Alumni Magazine

Kyer, who is also the recipient of FMU’s J. Lorin Mason Distinguished Professor Award, says earning Trustees’ Research Scholar status validated his career choice and made him feel part of a great company of scholars.

Great teaching is not a bad thing for which to be known, but there was always more at FMU.

Traveling wasn’t just an educational experience. It helped shape my growth into the person I am today and the person I want to be for the rest of my life.

Cat wrangling was not in the job description, not for a college president nor a first lady. The Carters took it on anyway.

I mean, I work my (tail) off to do the very best I can for my students, for the university, in all the stuff I do.

FMU’s Psychology program has a long-standing reputation for excellence in the region and state, with the Specialist in School Psychology program ranking fourth in the nation.

A knock on the current generation is that they just won’t get involved in politics.
Don’t count FMU’s Garrett Swanson in that crowd.

“To have started my career in this community, and to be circled back at another level … I am thrilled to be able to share my passion for occupational therapy through helping educate students who will graduate and make a difference in our community.”

FMU’s Evening College brings learning and unique course offerings to the community.

Most college athletes try to stay out of the way of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the governing board for athletics at most American colleges. Cullen Dore, a cross country runner at Francis Marion University, decided it was better to run right at it.

“…I decided to go in the direction I felt my heart was leading me. And that was coaching.”

The latest addition to Francis Marion University’s athletic program is officially off the ground.
Both literally and figuratively.
Acrobatics and tumbling became the 15th varsity sport this fall.