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Holly Lynn Todd Crowned Miss FMU 2009

In keeping with a tradition almost as old as Francis Marion itself, Junior Holly Lynn Todd from Loris, SC was crowned Ms. FMU on April 2 … Post the First Comment

FMU grows and goads in 2008-2009 with multiple events

by Chelsea Brown in Campus

For the 2008-2009 school year, Francis Marion hosted various cultural and educational events on campus for students as well as Florence natives. … Post the First Comment

by Tony Gloster

Baseball battles back against Abbey

by David Metts in Sports

For the men's squad, Oshada Wijemanne defeated Ivan Milvojevic 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 in singles competition, while Dilshod Sharifi defeated Radek Pivonka 6-4, 6-2. They will be ending the regular season ranked at #10 and #22 respectively. … Post the First Comment

FMU Model UN garners award

by John Sweeney in Campus

Representatives from Francis Marion took home an Honorable Mention award at the annual National Model United Nations Conference in New York City, placing them in the top fifty of the over three-hundred universities competing from around the world. … Post the First Comment

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Endowment of funds goes to help mathematics scholars

in Campus

An endowed scholarship has been established at Francis Marion University in honor of a longtime professor in the department of mathematics, Roger "Bucky" Allen Jr.

Art's Alive blooms under sun

by John Sweeney in Campus

Under a beautiful April sun, Francis Marion's annual "Arts Alive Festival" was packed with entertainment for all ages, FMU students, graduates and faculty appearing in and working the successful event.

Tennis teams enter playoffs hot

by David Metts in Campus

Program provides out of country experience

in Campus

Between July 31 and August 11, 2009, the PfalzAkademie in Lambrecht, Germany will offer Francis Marion University students the opportunity to study in a two-week program entitled "This is Our Moment: History and Democracy in German-American Relations."

Honorary degree to be awarded at May graduation

in Campus

An endowed scholarship has been established at Francis Marion University in memory of Constance Cooper and Janet Spring in the fields of nursing and education, areas which meant a great deal to them.