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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dr. Hari Rajagopalan, professor of management, has been named FMU’s J. Lorin Mason Distinguished Professor for the 2025-2026 academic year. The announcement was made during an awards ceremony held at the FMU Performing Arts Center Thursday evening. The annual award, named in honor of a former chairman of the FMU Board of Trustees, is the […]

Francis Marion University hosted its annual Academic Awards ceremony on campus Monday evening. Students from all areas of study were recognized for academic excellence. The awards are selected by appointed committees and faculty of each academic department. FMU presented five university-wide awards recognizing overall academic performance across all disciplines. Additionally, awards were presented within the […]

Dr. Rebecca Flannagan, professor emeritus, delivered the 17th annual William C. Moran Address at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence on Thursday. The Moran Address, presented annually, provides a platform for retiring or recently retired faculty to reflect on their academic journeys and share insights from their fields and life experiences. Flannagan’s address, […]