FMU Focus Magazine Fall/Winter 2025 Edition

Fall / Winter 2025

Hard-charging Murray Hartzler has led FMU’s athletic department for 25 years, with compassion and competence that put everyone at ease. Now he’s stepping down.

Hard hats continue to be appropriate headgear at Francis Marion University.

Andy Londo, the first director of FMU’s new forestry program, is at home in the great outdoors.

Professor Rusty Ward built a fine career in the classroom and as a researcher, but where he’s really shined is when service “opportunities” knocked on his door.

The art of academic storytelling is alive and well at FMU.

FMU adding new International Study Centers, creating more options for study abroad.

Admissions Director Evrik Gary (’13, ’18) recently sat down with the Vice President of Communications, Anna Todd (’06, ’08), to provide an overview of the admissions process for incoming students.

A new internship partnership between Francis Marion University and the Pee Dee Land Trust is already paying dividends.

FMU student Hannah Fuson is juggling her academic responsibilities while also operating her own flower shop.

Tyler Pate (’14) is busy carving out his own path in the field of graphic design, including those pesky mental blocks.

Francis Marion University Alumnus Cody McKenzie (’16) is living his dream as Crew Chief for the #31 Chevrolet with NASCAR’s Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport.

Hope Mullinax’s climb up the supply chain management ladder began – with children in tow – at FMU.

FMU’s Evening College has flourished as it brings higher education to the community it serves.

A look at recent events across campus and in the FMU community.

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