The Patriot

Upcoming Blood Drive & Patriots for Public Health

August 29, 2025

The "Peanuts® x The American Red Cross" collaboration are teaming up with the Patriots for Public Health student organization to host an upcoming blood drive for Francis Marion University. Scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 3rd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the "bloodmobile" will be located on the lawn in front...

FMU Art Club to Welcome Members Tomorrow

Gabriel Smith, Editor-In-Chief

August 26, 2025

Francis Marion University's Art Club is set to welcome members this Wednesday, Aug. 26th at room 213 of the Fine Arts Center (FAC). Folks are scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. with Art Club President Hallie Burke to host their meeting. Any potential student who has a passion for art are welcome to attend...

Honors Welcomes Students Into Fall

Gabriel Smith, Editor-In-Chief

August 21, 2025

As students scatter throughout campus to locate classes, Francis Marion University Honors welcomes folks back into the fold with their new opportunities. Honors orientation, hosted by Director of Honors, Dr. Christopher Kennedy, was held at the Lowrimore Auditorium from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m....

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Feature

Student Spotlight: Daelin Tripp

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer

April 18, 2024

Senior English major, Daelin Tripp, recently won the English award for graduating seniors. In addition, Tripp is Editor-in-Chief for the school’s literary journal, Snow...

Student Spotlight: Keevon Fullard

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer

March 17, 2024

Senior history major Keevon Fullard is president of two prominent organizations on campus: the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Campus...

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Biology Social Happening Tomorrow

Gabriel Smith, Editor-in-Chief • September 2, 2025

A "Student Social," hosted by a committee made up of FMU's biology, environmental science and environmental studies degree programs, is scheduled to happen tomorrow from noon...

Upcoming Blood Drive & Patriots for Public Health

Gabriel Smith, Editor-In-Chief • August 29, 2025

The "Peanuts® x The American Red Cross" collaboration are teaming up with the Patriots for Public Health student organization to host an upcoming blood drive for Francis...

FMU Art Club to Welcome Members Tomorrow

Gabriel Smith, Editor-In-Chief • August 26, 2025

Francis Marion University's Art Club is set to welcome members this Wednesday, Aug. 26th at room 213 of the Fine Arts Center (FAC). Folks are scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. with...

Sports

Athlete Spotlight: Alyssa Poston

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer

April 18, 2024

Alyssa Poston, sophomore healthcare administration major, was recently named to the 2024 Tucci/NFCA DII Pitcher of the Year watch list. On top of being added to the...

Athlete Spotlight: Martin Barbera

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer

March 17, 2024

Junior sports marketing major Martin Barbera recently recorded his 50th career match win against Georgia College at the beginning of February this year. A native of...

Student Body Celebrates Annual Homecoming

Andrew Brain, Editor-in-Chief

March 17, 2024

Students, alumni, staff and faculty alike celebrated FMU’s annual Homecoming with a host of events sponsored and hosted by Student Life, the Student Government Association...

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