Francis Marion Alumni Association

06/22/2026

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. 🦊✨

🛑 Let’s show our Patriot pride! Drop a 👍, leave a comment, and hit SHARE to help us spread this tribute far and wide!

06/12/2026

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/

06/12/2026

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.

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...

06/11/2026

How about finishing in the Top Ten in the nation? These ladies are perennial power. Cannot wait until next year. Let's give them some love. Like and Share

FLORENCE, SC – The Francis Marion University softball program is ranked 10th in the final National Fast-Pitch Coaches Association (NFCA)/GoRout NCAA Division II Top 25 poll of the 2026 season. It marks the second consecutive year the Patriots have concluded the season in the top 10 overall.

06/08/2026

How about these Patriots?

FLORENCE, SC – Francis Marion University graduate student Ryan Hunter, redshirt senior Robbie Jordan, and graduate student Jenna Walling were among a dozen student-athletes announced by Conference Carolinas as its Spring Scholar-Athlete of the Year Present by Hudl. Hunter garnered the accolade in ...

06/02/2026

From Undergrad to Doctorate: FMU Delivers. Look at how far we’ve come. 📈 FMU is providing pathways for students at every stage of their career journey, and this infographic shows how.

From 75+ undergraduate options for foundational growth to 15 graduate programs (MBA, Clinical Psychology, M.Ed., Visual Arts) designed to help you specialize and advance, to 3 elite doctoral programs for the highest level of expertise.

🚀 Help us reach the next generation! If you are proud of how your alma mater is shaping the future, hit that SHARE button and tell a local student to give FMU a serious look.

Are YOU ready to level up? Visit www.FMarion.edu to explore our grad school programs.

06/02/2026

From Undergrad to Doctorate: FMU Delivers. Look at how far we’ve come. 📈 FMU is providing pathways for students at every stage of their career journey, and this shows how. Are YOU ready to level up? Visit www.FMarion.edu to explore our grad school programs.

06/01/2026

End of an era, but the legacy lives on! ✨Since 1981, Michael Hawkins ’85 has been an essential part of the fabric here at Francis Marion University. Today is his official first day of retirement after an incredible career as both a student and an employee.

While he might be off the clock, he’s not going far—keep an eye out for him cheering on the Patriots at games and catching up around campus! 🔴🔵

Help us celebrate a job well done:
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05/26/2026

Big things are happening, FMU Alumni! 🦊✨. Your Alumni Advisory Board has been working hard behind the scenes. After an incredible past year, they’ve officially locked in an even bigger, better 2026-27 lineup of events and engagement opportunities!

We’ll be dropping the big announcements soon, but today, we want to celebrate the amazing volunteers who make it all happen. They give their time, energy, and passion to keep our Patriot family connected.

Drop a ❤️ and SHARE this post to show them some love and appreciation! 👇