Chandra Dorsey-Felton was named as FMU's director of athletics in spring 2026.
Dorsey-Felton brings 25 years of collegiate athletic leadership experience to the role and has served in key leadership positions within FMU Athletics. She was appointed Deputy Athletic Director for Student Success & Compliance on September 16, 2024, and later named Interim Director of Athletics on October 1, 2025, where she successfully led the department during a period of transition.
In her leadership roles at FMU, Dorsey-Felton has overseen 13 intercollegiate athletic programs, along with athletic compliance, student-athlete eligibility, and student-athlete development initiatives, ensuring the University’s programs operate within NAIA regulations and institutional policies while prioritizing academic success and student-athlete well-being.
Before joining FMU’s administration, Dorsey-Felton built an accomplished career as a Division I women’s basketball coach and administrator, serving at institutions including Tulane University, Texas State University, Wichita State University, McNeese State University, the University of Southern Mississippi, and the University of Tulsa. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for building competitive programs while maintaining strong academic success among student-athletes.
A former standout student-athlete at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Dorsey-Felton served as a team captain and earned Southeastern Conference All-Academic Honor Roll recognition. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Mississippi and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from St. Thomas University.
