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
For the 2008-2009 school year, Francis Marion hosted various cultural and educational events on campus for students as well as Florence natives.
In 1970, FMU opened its doors at its current location with a principal focus of providing an excellent undergraduate education in the liberal arts to South Carolinians. Over the years, the university has embraced its mission, with 95 percent of its student population from within the state.
South Carolina State Senator and 2010 gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen said Tuesday that better leadership is needed in the state while discussing his desire to unseat current Gov. Mark Sanford Speaking in front of a small audience at Francis Marion University, Sheheen said that the way to make things happen in government is "…through leadership, and this state has seen a surprising lack of that in recent years."
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.
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.
Francis Marion University has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report magazine as one of the south's top 100 master's level universities for the ninth year in a row.
The Senior Art Exhibit Opening Tuesday night drew a large number of people to see the show. "I was surprised and pleased to see that the community came out and supported our students more than in the past," said Professor of Graphic Design Greg Fry. "I think overall this is the largest turn out (we've ever had).
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.
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. The FMU men also defeated SCSU 3-0 in doubles competition.
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."
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.
The University Programming Board successfully hosted their annual Spring Fest on the Smith University Center lawn on Wednesday, April 8.
The Spirit of the Students
The Face of FMU