Rob and Shannon Ardis Pay it Forward
Rob and Shannon Ardis’ lives were forever altered when they received scholarships to Francis Marion University.
New gift from longtime FMU donors to increase scholarship opportunities for First Generation education majors
Dr. Sompong and Mrs. Suwanee Kraikit of Florence recently continued their strong commitment to providing scholarship opportunities to Francis Marion University students by providing a substantial gift to the FMU Education Foundation. For more than two decades, the Kraikits have been generous donors to the university, establishing scholarships that have benefitted generations of students. […]
Building Blocks
A coming wave of construction will position the University for years to come.
Carolina Wildlands Foundation
Francis Marion University biology student Clay Tiller saw new things in October while conducting field research at Southern 8ths Farm in Chesterfield, S.C.
The Professor
Dr. Lynn Croshaw had plans to be a medical doctor, but a Rotary Club Fellowship in 1963 turned Croshaw’s focus to education.
The Developer
Kathleen Lazar Baskin and her daughters are thankful to play a part in the education of students studying in FMU’s School of Business through this endowment in memory of her late husband.
Rachel Hodges International Fund
A unique, new educational fund was unveiled in the spring of 2021 that is already changing the world for some Francis Marion University students.
Darla Moore & FMU
City native and philanthropist Darla Moore and Francis Marion University has blossomed in recent years, bringing forth fruit that has created opportunities for the region and the state.
Letter from the Executive Director
Each and every day, I have the honor of hearing stories from so many of our current students and alumni who have been able to attend college at Francis Marion University due to the generous support from donors to the FMU Education Foundation.
Letter from the President
Your gifts provide scholarship opportunities for deserving students, funding to enhance our academic facilities, and endowed support for our faculty.