FMU Focus Fa24

A look at recent events across campus and in the FMU community.

After 24 seasons as FMU’s baseball coach, Art Inabinet is settling into retirement.

FMU has long had one of South Carolina’s most beautiful campuses. Now, it looks even better.

New First College program is a unique dual enrollment partnership between FMU and the Florence 1 school district.

Between internships, cross country, and campus life, FMU senior Tyson Jackson has stayed busy as he prepares for the road ahead.

Paisley Hanna has always loved learning. Now she’s preparing to share some of that love with others.

Evan Dyne (’06) and Bryant Massey (’05) both studied business at Francis Marion University. After that, their careers took off.

Debbie Pollock-Berry was always a “people person.” Now she’s the Chief People Officer for a Michelle Obama startup.

Kim Booker (’24) always got the job done on the field or court. Who’s surprised she finally finished her college degree?

Francis Marion University welcomed the first class of students to its new Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) program this fall.

Francis Marion University is set to expand with two major construction projects in 2025, enhancing its academic offerings and supporting regional needs.

FMU’s new criminal justice major will supply needed manpower for the region’s law enforcement organizations, and a promising future for graduates.