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FMU’s Got Talent, Majors, Minors and Collaterals Fair, John Vincent appearance plus additional events upcoming

Francis Marion University students will have several opportunities to participate in academic, health, entertainment and arts ...
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AI Debate sparks curiosity among students and faculty at FMU

A debate on AI and its prevalence in modern society was a focal talking point Wednesday evening, as students and faculty alike joined in on the discussion. Taking place in Harris Auditorium in the ...
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FMU Constitution Day program examines ALPR use and privacy in Florence

More than 50 Francis Marion University students and faculty gathered Sept. 17 in Harris Auditorium at the School of Business ...
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Grace Cribb Wins 2026 Miss FMU Scholarship Pageant

Grace Cribb is crowned Miss FMU 2026 as a result of winning the Miss FMU Scholarship Pageant in Chapmin Auditorium (April 9, 2026). (Photo by: Gabriel Corbitt) Grace Cribb was crowned Miss FMU on ...
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The Riot Podcast Ep. 3: Men’s Baseball with special guest Head Coach Jeff Jefferson

In this episode of the Riot podcast, host Daniel Barcena and co-host Henry Swicord sit down with Francis Marion University baseball coach Jeff Jefferson to discuss the Patriots’ strong fall, standout ...
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FMU’s Snow Island Review Unveils 35th Volume

More than 50 students, staff and faculty gathered at the Founder’s Hall lawn on Monday to celebrate the release of Snow Island Review Volume 35, featuring art and literary works by Francis Marion ...
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Study Sesh at FMU offers tutoring, yoga and stress relief before exams

More than 30 students gathered at the Honors Center this week for a Study Sesh, a collaborative event held from 4 to 7 p.m. by the Office of Student Life and the Campus Activities Board (CAB), aimed ...
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Sylvester Stallone shares advice at NSLS’s Final Speaker Broadcast of the fall semester

More than 10 Francis Marion University students gathered in the Lowrimore Auditorium on the evening of Nov. 5th as the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) hosted its final fall speaker ...
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FMU Forum Examines War in Iran With Students and Faculty

Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography Dillion S. Tatum and Associate Professor of Political Science Tobias Lemke hosted more than 45 ...
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Professor Spotlight: Dr. William Bolt – Historian tackles the future with the past

Assistant professor of history Dr. William Bolt is very passionate about his field of study embraces his position at Francis Marion University (FMU). Bolt graduated from both the University of Buffalo ...
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Engineering program introduces new lab

Beginning in the spring 2022 semester, FMU’s Physics and Engineering department will offer a brand-new lab course for seniors in the mechanical engineering program. The new Thermo-Fluids lab resides ...
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The subtle wisdom of “South Park”

Have you ever heard of South Park? No? Okay, I’ll explain (but you’re missing out on a lot of laughs). The production is an animated series that portrays the lives of four American elementary students ...