A global HR career, launched at FMU
Debbie Pollock-Berry was always a “people person.” Now she’s the Chief People Officer for a Michelle Obama startup.
An All-American Spirit
Kim Booker (’24) always got the job done on the field or court. Who’s surprised she finally finished her college degree?
OTD : Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Francis Marion University welcomed the first class of students to its new Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) program this fall.
What’s Next?
Francis Marion University is set to expand with two major construction projects in 2025, enhancing its academic offerings and supporting regional needs.
More Justice is a good thing
FMU’s new criminal justice major will supply needed manpower for the region’s law enforcement organizations, and a promising future for graduates.
A Perfect Fit
Alums Randy Dozier (’77) and Robert E. Lee (’87) made their mark on the university and the world.
FMU to hold Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
Francis Marion University will hold commencement ceremonies for its Fall 2024 graduating class on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14. Both ceremonies will be held in the Smith University Center and include graduates from the university’s four academic schools and college. Each graduate will be allowed twelve guests, and a ticket is required for […]
FMU Announces Spring 2025 Evening College
Francis Marion will offer six courses as part of its spring Evening College program. Registration for Evening College courses is open now. Courses begin the week of January 27 and meet once per week for eleven weeks. This semester’s offerings include: The FMU Evening College program is for professional and personal development. Evening College credits […]
FMU Board of Trustees approves naming of facilities, holiday bonus
The Francis Marion University Board of Trustees held its quarterly meeting at The Cottage on FMU’s campus Thursday afternoon. During the meeting, the naming of facilities in the School of Business/School of Education Building, a utility easement, and holiday bonus were approved. The Dr. Cynthia Nixon Atrium in the School of Business/School of Education Building […]
FMU to host 2024 Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival
Francis Marion will host the 17th annual Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival on campus November 7-8. This year’s authors include Jamila Minnicks, Santiago García, Franny Choi, and Jo Angela Edwins. The two-day festival features panel discussions, lectures, book signings and more. All events are free and open to the public and will be held […]
FMU’s Speech-Language Pathology Program Ranked Second in the State
Francis Marion University’s Master of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program has earned the distinction of being ranked second among SLP programs in South Carolina by Research.com, a premier university ranking platform that assists students in making informed educational choices. Research.com’s 2024 rankings were compiled based on a deep analysis of numerous data points gathered from sources […]