FMU Announces Fall 2026 Evening College Courses
Francis Marion University will offer ten courses as part of its Fall 2026 Evening College program. Courses begin the week of August 24 and meet weekly for 11 weeks. Registration is now open. This semester’s offerings include: The FMU Evening College program is for professional and personal development. Evening College credits are not applicable to […]
Francis Marion University Assumes Ownership of Historic Duck Ponds Property
Francis Marion University has officially assumed ownership and stewardship of the expansive Duck Ponds property, an extraordinary 8,355-acre tract along the Great Pee Dee River that will serve as a living laboratory for education, research, conservation, and recreation for generations to come. The property, known locally as Duck Ponds, stretches along more than eight miles […]
FMU Trustees Extend President Carter’s Contract, Honor Longtime Faculty Member
The Francis Marion University Board of Trustees held its quarterly meeting Thursday afternoon on the university’s campus. During the meeting, the Trustees unanimously extended President Fred Carter’s current contract by two years to last until July 2031. They also named the university’s biological station in Ecuador in honor of longtime faculty member Travis Knowles. Trustee […]
President Carter’s Memorial Day Remarks
On May 25, 2026, FMU President Luther F. Carter was invited to speak at the Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Florence National Cemetery. Colonel Carter had previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for 30 years. During this time, he commanded an infantry company, a landing support company, and […]
FMU Releases Spring 2026 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists
Francis Marion University named 391 full-time students and 38 part-time students to its President’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. In addition, 501 full-time students and 66 part-time students made the Dean’s List for the fall semester. Students named to the President’s List have earned a GPA of 3.75 or higher for the semester. Dean’s […]
FMU Education Foundation receives $32,500 grant from Power:Ed to help SC students retain their merit scholarships
The Francis Marion University Education Foundation has been awarded a $32,500 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the expansion of FMU’s Summer Success program to help approximately 35 students from South Carolina retain their merit scholarships. Funding will cover up to four credit hours of summer tuition and fees […]
FMU Graduate McCray Poston Prepares for Career in Engineering
A lifetime connection to Francis Marion University has come full circle for McCray Poston. From attending summer camps on campus as a child to enrolling in dual enrollment courses in high school, Poston’s path to graduation has been years in the making. Now, the Pamplico, South Carolina, native has earned his Bachelor of Science in […]
Building a Future in Criminal Justice: Naiya Cherry’s FMU Experience
For Naiya Cherry, a sociology major on the criminal justice track with a minor in psychology, college has been more than a pursuit of a degree – it has been a deliberate journey shaped by academic curiosity, initiative, and a commitment to growth beyond her comfort zone. Her time at Francis Marion University reflects a […]
FMU Graduate Niklas Plath Turns Undergraduate Research into Graduate Opportunity
Niklas Plath, a native of Albstadt, Germany, arrived at Francis Marion University in August 2022 ready to embrace a journey defined by curiosity, discipline, and a willingness to pursue opportunity far from home. A biology major and dedicated tennis player, Plath came to Florence with years of commitment in both academics and athletics. His path […]
FMU celebrates Spring 2026 graduates, awards honorary degrees
Francis Marion University celebrated its Spring 2026 graduates in ceremonies held Friday evening and Saturday morning in the Smith University Center on campus. A total of 342 students received degrees, including 275 undergraduates and 67 graduate students. South Carolina residents comprised 89 percent of the graduating class – the highest in-state graduation percentage among South […]
FMU to Hold Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies May 8-9
Francis Marion University will hold commencement ceremonies for its Spring 2026 graduating class on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. Both ceremonies will take place in the Smith University Center on campus and will include graduates from the university’s four academic schools and college. Each graduate will be allowed ten guests, and tickets are […]
FMU Faculty Recognized at 2025-2026 Awards Ceremony
Francis Marion University recognized four faculty members for their outstanding work during the university’s annual faculty awards night at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence. Dr. Allison Munn, Associate Professor of Nursing, was awarded the Charlene Wages Shared Governance Award by the university’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors. This award […]