Francis Marion Alumni Association

Exciting news for our Patriot Alumni

FMU Athletics unveils revamped 2026-27 Swamp Fox Club - Francis Marion University FLORENCE, SC – The Francis Marion University Department of Athletics proudly announces the revitalization of its esteemed booster club and official fundraising arm, the Swamp Fox Club, under a new identity designed to elevate the donor experience and foster deeper engagement with the P*e Dee commu...

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After more than 40 years of serving Francis Marion University, Associate Athletic Director Michael Hawkins ('85) has retired. From unforgettable championships to lifelong friendships, read about the career of one of FMU's most dedicated Patriots.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.fmarion.edu/hes-red-whiteblue-mr-fmu/

Even the Swamp Fox needs a tropical getaway! 🌴☀️ Frank is officially on island time, trading the campus brick for resort bliss and a colorful sip. How are you spending your summer, Patriots? 🦊🍹

Look at all of these cool opportunities to expand your mind this fall. It's just once a week, and the knowledge lasts a lifetime. Link in post.

Evening College returns with ten courses this fall! Courses begin the week of August 24 and meet weekly for 11 weeks.

This semester's offerings include:
• Revolutionary War Battles in S.C. taught by Dr. Will Bolt
• 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections taught by Dr. David White and Dr. Jason Kirby
• Palmetto Predators: Serial Killers and Other Criminal Behavior in South Carolina taught by Dr. Beckie Flannagan
• Songwriting & Recording Workshop taught by Dr. Brandon Goff
• Modern Homesteading taught by Dr. Greg Pryor
• South Carolina on the Silver Screen taught by Dr. Shawn Smolen-Morton
• Photography: Make Not Take Better Photos taught by Professor Julie Mixon
• FMU: History and Stories taught by Dr. Carlanna Hendrick
• Business Writing for the Professional taught by Dr. Christine Masters-Wheeler
• Exploring the Potential of AI taught by Dr. Johnathan Munn

The FMU Evening College program is for professional and personal development. Evening College credits are not applicable to degree programs. All courses are taught by existing or former faculty of the university. President and Mrs. Carter are sponsoring these courses as an outreach to the community. Therefore, students can pay an enrollment fee of $10 per course.

To register, go to www.fmarion.edu/eveningcollege.

Fighting the British is hard work, but fighting the South Carolina humidity? That’s the real battle. 🥵🦅 Stay cool Like and Share if you agree!

Our favorite mascot will climb to new heights to show future Patriots why FMU is the place to be. If you know a high schooler or transfer student who is still weighing their college options, take Frankie’s advice—tell them to check out Francis Marion University!

Hey Patriot Alumni and friends! 🦊 Just in time for , we’ve finalized a historic new addition to the University that the Swamp Fox himself would be proud of.

FMU has officially assumed ownership and stewardship of the expansive Duck Ponds property! Stretching along more than eight miles of Great P*e Dee River frontage (from the U.S. Highway 301 bridge north to the Wachovia Hills area), this addition brings FMU's total land holdings to nearly 9,300 acres—making us one of the largest university campuses in the state! 🌲🌊

Duck Ponds will serve as a living laboratory for education, research, conservation, and recreation for generations to come, beautifully complementing our existing Freshwater Ecology Center.

"This is a remarkable tract of land and an extraordinary addition to the university,” says FMU President Fred Carter. “Duck Ponds will serve as a living laboratory for students, faculty, and the community. It will complement our existing Freshwater Ecology Center by offering more extensive opportunities for fieldwork, research, and recreation..."

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In celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial (America 250), Alumni Advisory Board Member David Rast '89 visited the final resting place of our university’s namesake, Revolutionary War hero General Francis Marion, to lay a commemorative wreath.

As we look toward 250 years of American independence, we are proud to honor the legacy of the Swamp Fox that shapes our community today. 🦊✨

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Patriot Alumni, let's use our voice to tell others what we believe. Links below to vote for favorite University, Venue, and Art Gallery. Let our light shine with your votes. University: https://scnow.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2026/ #/gallery/543281544 Venue: https://scnow.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2026/ #/gallery/543281352/ Gallery: https://scnow.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2026/ #/gallery/543281341/

Well now its time for the men. Patriot Baseball finished 7th in the country for the year. Let's give them love by a big Like and Share.

FMU Baseball ranked #7 in final national rankings - Francis Marion University FLORENCE, SC – Following a historic season and the first-ever trip to Super Regionals, the Francis Marion University baseball program is ranked in all three major national polls, including as high as 7th in the final D2 Baseball and American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) rankings. FMU finish...