FMU News

  The Open Space Institute (OSI), together with Florence County, Francis Marion University (FMU), the South Carolina Office of Resilience, South Carolina Conservation Bank, Darla Moore Foundation, and a coalition of additional government and local partners, have announced the formation of a partnership to secure nearly 8,500 acres for conservation in Florence County. Florence County […]

  Francis Marion University has once again been named one of the top Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. FMU has earned a place on this prestigious list for more than two decades, a consistent recognition of the University’s academic quality and value. This year, FMU was honored in five […]

Francis Marion University has been named to the Great Colleges to Work For® list for the thirteenth year in a row. Universities are recognized on this prestigious list based on survey results administered to employees. The results, released in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 199 […]

FMU’s Board of Trustees holds quarterly meeting, updates on programs Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees held its quarterly meeting and annual retreat on Thursday at the FMU Freshwater Ecology Complex. During the retreat, the Trustees reviewed the University’s current strategic plan and highlighted recent accomplishments. In the regular meeting, the Board heard reports from […]

Francis Marion tabs Monahan as new Director of Athletics Francis Marion University officials announced on Tuesday (Sept. 2) the appointment of Quin Monahan as the University’s new Director of Athletics.  Monahan will start officially in his new role on Oct. 13, and will replace retiring AD Murray Hartzler.  Monahan becomes the fourth director of athletics […]

FMU begins its 56th academic year with announcements on funding, scholarships, and new International Study Centers Francis Marion University has officially opened its fifty-sixth academic year, welcoming faculty back to campus with announcements on funding, scholarships, and the establishment of new International Study Centers (ISC). During Monday morning’s annual faculty welcome breakfast, FMU President Fred […]

Francis Marion University will offer two new courses, An Assessment of the Trump Presidency and The Swamp Fox in His Lair, free to the community as part of its Evening College program this fall. These courses are sponsored by Fred and Folly Carter as a public service offering in response to the overwhelming popularity of […]

  McLeod Health Partners in Nursing Education Program As a partner in nursing education for the region, McLeod Health has made a contribution of $75,000 to Francis Marion University to help maintain their nursing program. Nursing represents the nation’s largest health care profession and the largest single component of hospital staff. Additional nurses will be […]

FMU announces Fall 2025 Evening College Courses Francis Marion will offer six courses as part of its Fall 2025 Evening College program. Courses begin the week of August 25 and meet weekly for 11 weeks. Registration is now open. This semester’s offerings include:  California Demons: True Crime in the Land of Dreams taught by Dr. […]

Munn Named Dean of FMU’s School of Business Francis Marion University has named Dr. Johnathan Munn as the Dean of its School of Business.   Munn joined the faculty of FMU in 2008. He was appointed Associate Dean of the School of Business in 2016 and named the Henry Booker Sparrow Chair of Economics and Economics […]

FMU announces 2025-2026 McNair, Darla Moore Scholarship recipients Francis Marion University has named the 2025-2026 recipients of two of its most prestigious scholarships, the McNair Scholarship and the Darla Moore Scholarship.   The McNair Scholarship is FMU’s highest academic scholarship. This highly competitive scholarship is based not only on academic achievement, but also on community […]

FMU Staff Members Recognized at 2025 Staff Awards Event Francis Marion University recognized four employees for their outstanding service to the university during the annual FMU Staff Awards luncheon held on campus Thursday. Jennifer L. Cason received the John J. Kispert Leadership Award, Dean W. Blackburn was awarded the Marvin Lynch Humanitarian Award, and Stephanie […]