John D. Brewer, Jr., Director of the Office of Insular Affairs, joins the International Perspectives speaker series
Francis Marion University’s International Programs hosted John D. Brewer, Jr., the Director of the Office of Insular Affairs at the United States Department of the Interior, on February 25th, 2026. Mr. Brewer is a native of Mars Bluff and graduate of Wilson High School, but his public service work has taken him all over the world. […]
Faculty Attend IAU Conference in Rwanda
Drs. Todd Coach, Erica Johnson, and Louis Venters attended the International Association of Universities (IAU) International Conference in Kigali, Rwanda this past October. The conference’s theme, “Building Trust in Higher Education,” brought together experts and leaders from higher education institutions from around the world. Dr. Todd Couch and Dr. Erica Johnson, both Co-Directors for the […]
International Perspectives Welcomes Dickson Monk
International Programs had the honor of hosting Dickson Monk, Executive Director of the Columbia World Affairs Council, this past Wednesday, January 29. Monk visited classes on campus Wednesday morning, including Business Writing and Principles of Marketing, before his keynote address, “Applying a Global Vision: International Opportunities and Public Diplomacy for Any Occasion.” Dickson Monk has […]
McNair Scholars Perspectives: Falling Into Place Abroad
Written by Sophia Rameizl (McNair Scholar) Hello from Cork! My name is Sophia Rameizl, and I am a sophomore McNair Scholar at Francis MarionUniversity studying Early Childhood Education and planning to graduate in the spring of 2026.One of the biggest reasons I was drawn to the McNair scholarship program was its opportunity tostudy abroad. I […]
International Perspectives continues to be a success in 2023-24
International Programs successfully hosted four speakers during the 2023-24 academic year for their International Perspectives speaker series. The speakers included KeAnjane’ Govan, former Peace Corps volunteer, Jordan Lane, immigration attorney, Jennet Robinson Alterman, women’s rights advocate in South Carolina, and Astou Aw, FM alumna at GE Healthcare. During their time at FMU, speakers stopped by […]
McNair Research Update: Students Use AI to Help Local Industries
The McNair Institute of Research and Service aims to cultivate connections between academic research and the local community. McNair Research Fellow, Dr. Ivan Dungan, and his student researchers have been an exceptional example of this in their work with AI and machine learning to better help industries predict customer needs and behaviors. During the summer […]
McNair Research Update: New Fellows for 2023-2024
The McNair Institute of Research and Service is pleased to welcome Dr. Caroliniana Padgett and Professor Lisa Pike as the 2023-2024 McNair Research Fellows. Dr. Padgett is an Associate Professor of Economics as well as the Area Coordinator of Economics. Professor Pike is an Associate Professor of Biology. The collaborative fellowship will further the mission […]
McNair Scholars Perspectives: Taking Opportunities & Adapting to Obstacles while Studying Abroad in Jena, Germany
Written by Luis Sanchez Chavez (McNair Scholar) Hello, my name is Luis Sanchez Chavez and I am a McNair Scholar at Francis Marion University. I am studying Mechanical Engineering and I plan to graduate with a Bachelors of Science in the Spring of 2024. To me being a McNair Scholar means being able to […]
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 […]
My Exchange Semester at FMU – by Andréa Bazin
Spring 2023 Exchange Students
(From Right to Left) – Andrea Bazin, Aissam Boudbagh, Chloe Marlow
Congratulations to Graduating McNair Scholars
Each year, The Robert E. McNair Scholarship is awarded to exceptional students from South Carolina. All McNair Scholars are given the opportunity to study abroad and participate in public service projects. They are also enrolled in the FMU Honors program, and complete an honors thesis as a part of their graduation requirements. This May, the McNair […]
FMU Faculty Recognized During Annual Awards Ceremony
Francis Marion University held its annual faculty awards night on Thursday at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence. During the event, members of FMU’s faculty were presented with awards for the 2022-2023 academic year.