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.
FMU staff members recognized at annual Staff Awards
Francis Marion University recognized four employees for their outstanding service during the annual FMU Staff Awards luncheon held at the Freshwater Ecology Complex Thursday. Jennifer Floyd received the John J. Kispert Leadership Award, Carla Rogers was awarded the Marvin Lynch Humanitarian Award, and Lorraine Burnett and Dennis Sullen were named winners of the two Outstanding […]
FMU Board of Trustees names facilities, adopts 2023-24 budget, and approves faculty and staff pay hikes
On Thursday, Francis Marion University held its annual staff awards ceremony followed by the quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees. During the meeting, the naming of three campus facilities for long-time university faculty members and the university’s operating budget for the FY 2023-2024 were approved. Three areas within the University Honors Center will be […]
New Florence Behavioral Health Initiative represents first-of-its-kind collaboration
Governor McMaster, South Carolina House Speaker Murrell Smith, Florence Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin and a collaboration of health care organizations and university leaders today announced a historic, collaborative investment in South Carolina’s behavioral health system in Florence. The governor, speaker and mayor were joined by leaders from the South Carolina Department of Health and Human […]
McNair Scholars Perspectives: Making Connections while Abroad
Written by Ronisha Genwright (McNair Scholar) Hallo(hello) everyone! I have been studying at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in Schmalkalden, Germany for 2 months, and I have loved my experience working here! I am a Computer Science student at Francis Marion University, and as a student at Schmalkalden University I have been able to participate […]
FMU hosts Juneteenth Celebration
Francis Marion University will host a celebration of Juneteenth this Saturday, June 17 at the Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence. The event, Juneteenth: A Conversation About Our Past, Present and Future, begins at 1:30 p.m. and includes a discussion panel, Q&A session and reception. Additionally, the Traveling Civil Rights Museum will be open to […]
FMU announces McNair and Darla Moore Scholars for the 2023-2024 school year
Francis Marion University has named the recipients of two of its most prestigious scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year. The McNair Scholarship is FMU’s highest academic scholarship award and is highly competitive. It is based not only on scholarship, but on community involvement. The University seeks to award the scholarship to students who desire to […]
The Peak of Vallee’s Coaching
The 2023 softball season, head coach Stacey Vallee’s 19th campaign at Francis Marion University, turned out to be the most offensive of her career – and that should be taken in a positive way. The Patriots posted a 42-13 record, came within one game of winning the Conference Carolinas regular-season title, captured the conference tournament title, […]