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Francis Marion University honored four of its distinguished alumni at its annual Alumni Awards ceremony on Thursday, March 6. Debbie Pollock-Berry (’88) of Ashburn, VA, was recognized as the university’s 2025 Outstanding Alumnus. Pollock-Berry has over 25 years of experience as a global and domestic Human Resources Executive with an extensive background leading culture transformation […]

Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees held its quarterly meeting on Thursday afternoon at The Cottage on FMU’s campus. During the meeting, the Board approved a new undergraduate program, the naming of an atrium and garden, and a utility easement. The new Bachelor of Social Work degree program will address the growing workforce demand for […]

In the fall of 2014, a group of people got together to ensure their children and others with physical and mental challenges had a chance to do what just about every other kid in America gets to do – play baseball. And thus, the Miracle League of Florence County was born. The League was awarded […]

Debbie Wall, an athlete, coach, and passionate community leader, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Marion Medallion Award, an honor that recognizes those who dedicate themselves to bettering the lives of others. The award, which was established in 2012 by Francis Marion University and The Morning News, highlights individuals who have made a […]

The 14th annual Marion Medallion awards ceremony was held at the FMU Performing Arts Center on February 27, 2025. Debbie Wall, founder of the SC Senior Sports Classic, and the Miracle League of Florence County were this year’s recipients. Debbie Wall has dedicated much of her life to inspiring others through sport. In 1985, she […]

Francis Marion University will host the thirteenth annual South Carolina Chamber Music Festival Monday, February 24 through Friday, February 28. All performances with the exception of Wednesday’s concert will be held in the FMU Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre. Wednesday evening’s event will be at FMU’s Gately Gallery in downtown Florence. This year’s program […]

On Thursday evening, the Francis Marion University African American Faculty and Staff Coalition (AAFSC) marked thirty years at its annual scholarship reception held at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence. During the event, Dr. Kiley Molinari, assistant professor of anthropology at FMU, received the FMU AAFSC’s Diversity Award. The AAFSC Diversity Award is […]

Dr. Scott Kaufman, professor of history at Francis Marion University, will present a program entitled “Remembering Jimmy Carter” at the Carter Center’s Porter Auditorium on Tuesday, February 11 at 4pm in downtown Florence. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last December, was a president whose record has been a matter of debate. Some argue that […]

Francis Marion University’s tax accounting students are offering free tax return preparation through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The program begins January 29 and runs through April 9. The service will be available every Wednesday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, by appointment only. There are 13 appointment slots per hour. Appointments […]

Francis Marion University named 453 full-time students and 33 part-time students to its President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. In addition, 552 full-time students and 43 part-time students made the Dean’s List for the fall semester. Students named to the President’s List have earned a GPA of 3.75 or higher for the semester. Dean’s […]

Francis Marion University will host its 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on campus Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Chapman Auditorium. This year’s keynote speaker will be Florence Mayor Lethonia Barnes. The program will be emceed by members of the FMU Student Government Association and the Campus Activities Board. The event […]

For Florence native Hayleigh Watrous, becoming a teacher has always been a lifelong dream. On Saturday morning, that dream became a reality as the Early Childhood Education major received her degree. Adding to the excitement, Watrous recently accepted a position teaching kindergarten at Pate Elementary School in Darlington – a meaningful milestone, as it is […]