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FMU’s Got Talent 2026: First Showcase

The Patriot

Nine Francis Marion University students took the stage Sept. 29 in Chapman Auditorium for the first FMU’s Got Talent showcase of the 2026 fall semester, featuring performances ranging from dance and contemporary music to classical piano and original songwriting. The showcase, hosted by FMU’s Campus Activities Board (CAB), ran from 6 to 8 p.m. and...

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

The Patriot

Francis Marion University students will have several opportunities to participate in academic, health, entertainment and arts programming this week, with additional events scheduled later this upcoming October. The week begins with the first FMU’s Got Talent showcase tomorrow at 6 p.m. in Chapman Auditorium. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) sponsored compet

FMU Constitution Day program examines ALPR use and privacy in Florence

The Patriot

More than 50 Francis Marion University students and faculty gathered Sept. 17 in Harris Auditorium at the School of Business and Education for a Constitution Day presentation examining the privacy, security and constitutional questions surrounding automated license plate reader cameras. Kyle J. Morgan, assistant professor of political science at FMU, deliver

FMU students create vision boards at Campus Activities Board event

The Patriot

More than 40 students gathered Sept. 3 at 5 p.m. in the Francis Marion University Honors Center for a vision board-making event hosted through a collaboration between the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and the Offices of Student Life. Students were provided with materials to create their boards, along with snacks throughout the event. Groups were...

FMU student activities, academic programs and events scheduled on campus this week

The Patriot

Francis Marion University students will have several opportunities to participate in campus activities, academic programs and special events this week, with events scheduled through Sunday. The week includes a Student Media Association (SMA) interest meeting, International Coffee Hour, an Adulting 101 workshop, FMU’s Got Talent auditions, a Patriot Scholars

FMU Art Club holds first meeting of the semester, discusses upcoming events

The Patriot

More than 15 students attended the Francis Marion University Art Club’s first meeting of the semester from 5 to 6:15 p.m., Sept. 10 in Room 213 inside the Hyman Fine Arts Center, where members discussed the upcoming juried art exhibition, Fine Arts Day activities and several proposed workshops. Among those present were Art Club President...

FMU Greek organizations host American Red Cross blood drive, College Democrats Charter organize for fall

The Patriot

Francis Marion University’s Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., with support from the Xi Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., hosted an American Red Cross blood drive Sept. 2 beside Lot H, across from The Grille. The drive collected more than 30 donations and gave students and members of the...

FMU Pre-Vet Club plans fall projects, volunteer opportunities and animal events

The Patriot

More than 25 students attended the Francis Marion University Pre-Vet Club’s first meeting of the semester at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 8 in Room 205 of the Leatherman Science Facility (LSF), where members discussed ideas for the fall semester, including volunteer opportunities, service projects and educational activities. The club is led this semester by President Noa

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