Francis Marion University's American Chemical Society

10/12/2026

Memorial Service for Travis W. Ragsdale

College Park Baptist Church invites family, friends, and members of the community to join us for a memorial service honoring the life of Travis W. Ragsdale.

We will gather for a time of remembrance, reflection, and prayer as we honor his memory and offer support and comfort to those who mourn.

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: College Park Baptist Church
1501 3rd Loop Road

We welcome all who wish to attend and join us in remembering Travis W. Ragsdale.

“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4 (KJV)

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07/31/2026

On behalf of his family and the university, I would like to invite everyone to a Remembrance and Celebration honoring Dr. LeRoy "Pete" Peterson. The celebration will be on Wednesday, September 2, at 5:00 pm in Chapman Auditorium, with a reception to follow in the School of Business and Education.

We hope you will be able to join us to celebrate his years at FMU as a student and 36 years as an educator.

Obituary information can be found at

View Dr. Leroy Peterson Jr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/16/2026

We lost one of the pillars of our department yesterday. 💔 So many years, so many students whose lives he touched.

Celebrate the life of Travis W. Ragsdale and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

05/10/2026

Congratulations to Jamison Lynch, our newest chemistry Alumni. Also a shout out to Dr. Peterson on his 2nd time as mace bearer and bio major Ryan Dixon who spent a lot of time in the chem department.🎓

04/25/2026

A couple of our Chemistry research posters from FMU’s Research and Exhibition Day - Sydnee Floyd and Trinity Harrell.

04/25/2026

Congratulations to our Outstanding Senior Chemists, Jamison Lynch and Sydnee Floyd, who received recognition at FMU’s Academic Awards last week!

04/25/2026

We celebrated the retirement of our lab manager, Mrs. Herbert today. She will be missed in the department but she has traveling to do. Best wishes and thanks for all of your hard work and caring over the years!

04/07/2026

Alum and former ACS member Marisai McCrimmon dropped by the Chemistry lab for a visit after some on campus teacher training at FMU a few weeks ago. 💗

04/07/2026

We toured the new P*e Dee Region SLED office that officially opened across from FMU less than a year ago. Many thanks to Captain Wood and Lt. Gause for showing us around and answering many questions.