Jan
10
New appointments for Kennedy, Brand
Dr. Christopher M. Kennedy and Ms. LaTasha D. Brand have new positions at Francis Marion University. Kennedy has been appointed the Director of the Honors Program and Brand has been named Vice President for Student Life. Kennedy joined the faculty of Francis Marion in 2006. In 2012, he became Chair of the History Department. He […]
Jan
08
FMU Classes Cancelled Tomorrow
Due to tomorrow's winter storm and the projection of heavy rain, high winds, hail, and flooding throughout the region, FMU classes are cancelled tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9. Only essential personnel should report. The University will reopen and classes begin on Wednesday, January 10.
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Jan
08
FMU to host annual MLK celebration January 11
Francis Marion University will host its 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on campus Thursday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Chapman Auditorium. This year’s keynote speaker will be Senator Mia McLeod. The program will be emceed by members of the FMU Student Government Association and the Campus Activities Board. The event [...]
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Dec
19
From Undecided to Prospective Doctoral Student: Madison Cox’s Journey in Psychology at FMU
In 2017, Madison Cox, then an undergraduate student at Francis Marion, had no clue what she wanted to major in. Now, six years later, Cox is graduating with her master’s in clinical psychology and will enter the university’s newest doctoral program, the Doctorate of Psychology, next year. Cox, a native of Florence, will receive [...]
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Dec
18
19-year-old double major graduates from FMU with prestigious experience and lofty goals
Computer science and math double major Austin Freeman received his diploma at FMU's commencement ceremonies this weekend. At just 19 years old, Freeman is getting an early jumpstart to what promises to be a prosperous career in the computer science industry. The Florence native first became interested in FMU after participating in the dual [...]
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Dec
16
FMU celebrates graduates at Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies
Francis Marion University celebrated the accomplishments of its Fall 2023 graduating class in two commencement ceremonies held in the Smith University Center. Over 200 degrees were awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, with 96% of the graduating class comprised of residents from South Carolina. This commencement also marked the fiftieth FMU Commencement for President Fred [...]
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Dec
12
Here Come (More!) Docs
FMU is launching two new doctoral programs in the next year, a further sign of the university’s burgeoning academic prowess.
Dec
11
FMU to hold two fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies
Francis Marion University will hold commencement ceremonies on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16 for its fall 2023 graduating class. Two ceremonies will be held in the Smith University Center and include graduates from the university’s four academic schools and colleges. Each graduate will be allowed ten guests, and a ticket is required for [...]
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Dec
06
Dec
06
Letter from the President
After years of planning and hard work, the university has arrived at a good place, but a different place from where it was 25 years ago.
Nov
29
You Can Do It, You Can Do It…
If he ever needs any confirmation of that, he can just pick up his plaque and take a look.