Fifth Time Was a Charm…and a Surprise
Alex Cox didn’t think he’d play another year of basketball at FMU, but he’s glad he did.
Marion Medallion Turns 10
Prestigious Award recognizes distinguished service in the Pee Dee region. The Marion Medallion is an award with some real heft to it.
Making Some Room In the Wild
FMU’s Wildsumaco Biological Station is ready to grow, opening the door to even more extraordinary educational opportunities.
FMU & the Health of the Community
Francis Marion University’s investment in the health of the Pee Dee community is as old as the college itself and as deep as the namesake river that runs through it.
Here Comes Coach Z
High Energy and hard work have paved the way for Jake Zehnder, FMU’s brand new men’s basketball coach. The Patriots’ future looks bright.
The Accidental Provost
Dr. Peter King didn’t grow up longing to be an academic, didn’t expect to live in America, and never imagined he’d become a university provost. Isn’t it great when a plan works out?
An Evening with Darla Moore
Darla Moore Scholars received a special treat when Darla Moore herself joined them for dinner and a unique, question-and-answer session in February.
Letter from the President
After years of planning and hard work, the university has arrived at a good place, but a different place from where it was 25 years ago.
Alumni Voices
Fond memories have always been a part of the FMU experience. Here are some recent thoughts from some of our alumni.
Drawn To Wildsumaco
Breathtaking vistas, up-close encounters with exotic wildlife, an interlude away from the ultra-connected life of modern America — it’s all there in the jungle surrounding the Sumaco volcano, and its power cannot help but transform a young life.
FMU’s Helping Hand for Non-Profits is Back
NPLI is back in action after COVID break. Twenty-one-year-old initiative supports non-profits across South Carolina.