The Latest News

Jul
05

Giving to the Foundation

Various ways you can support the future of FMU students.

By Breanna Lisenby | Donors
DETAIL
Jul
05

A Growing Legacy

Overall campaign and giving total for January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2022.

By Breanna Lisenby | Donors
DETAIL
Jun
28

Rob and Shannon Ardis Pay it Forward

Rob and Shannon Ardis’ lives were forever altered when they received scholarships to Francis Marion University.

By Breanna Lisenby | Donors
DETAIL
Jun
28

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.    […]

By Anna Strom | News
DETAIL
Jun
28

Building Blocks

A coming wave of construction will position the University for years to come.

By Breanna Lisenby | Biology . Donors
DETAIL
Jun
28

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.

By Breanna Lisenby | Biology . Donors
DETAIL
Jun
28

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.

By Breanna Lisenby | Biology . Donors
DETAIL
Jun
28

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.

By Breanna Lisenby | Donors
DETAIL
Jun
27

In Honor

FMU dedicates scholarship in honor of longtime Board of Trustees member, Frank Elmore.

By Breanna Lisenby | Donors
DETAIL
Jun
27

The Fixer

Kelly was seventeen when she arrived at FMU. She didn’t know anyone on campus, but she quickly made lasting friendships.

By Breanna Lisenby | Donors
DETAIL
Jun
27

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.

By Breanna Lisenby | Donors
DETAIL
Jun
27

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.

By Breanna Lisenby | Donors
DETAIL