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Assistant professor of fine arts Delaney Me-Sun Shin is excited about the future of the fine arts program at FMU.

[Photo] PAC Continues Spotlight Series

Kaylee Hewitt, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
SGA executive board signs WelVista bill with President Luther Carter and Dr. Christopher Kennedy.

[Photo] Student Government Passes WelVista Bill

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Senior double major Taylor Tanner stands with her winning altar.

[Photo] Students Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Kaylee Hewitt, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
FM A'Glow pumpkin trail lit up with Halloween spirit.

[Photo] FMU Celebrates Halloween with FM A’Glow

Andrew Brain, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2023
Members of Herman's Hermits in their prime

[Photo] The British wonders Herman’s Hermits Performs at PAC

Kaylee Hewitt, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
TAOCATNA's poster to recruit new members.

[Photo] Organization Spotlight: TAOCATNA

Charles Roberson, Staff Writer
February 25, 2023
Dr. Rahul Renu, associate professor of mechanical engineering at FMU.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Rahul Renu

Julia Fulmer, Co-Editor
February 25, 2023
Frye’s positive and caring spirit will be missed by his students and colleagues .

[Photo] FMU remembers Howard J. Frye

MaKayla O’Neal, Layout Editor
December 8, 2022
Setzler never planned to use his PhD for teaching, but circumstances allowed him to recognize his passion for it.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Hubert Setzler III

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
April 28, 2022
FMU’s NMUN poses during conference and holds up a sign for their designated island country, the United Kingdom.

[Photo] NMUN represents UK at annual conference

Andrew Brain, Copy Editor
April 28, 2022
Recent graduate, Jared Morgan, poses with his friend after commencement, ready to embark on his journey to a creative living.

[Photo] Recent Graduate Spotlight: Jared Morgan

Melanie Dozier, Staff Writer
February 21, 2022
Leatherman

[Photo] Florence comes together at the PAC to remember Senator Leatherman

Andrew Brain, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
Steven Gately's legacy continues through his artwork.

[Photo] FMU bids farewell to professor of nearly 50 years

MaKayla O’Neal, Layout Editor
December 9, 2021
Junior mass communication major, Melanie Dozier, poses with the prize for her altar during the Dia de los Muertos celebration.

[Photo] Students create altars to celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
December 9, 2021
Kenneth Swaringer

[Photo] Recent Graduate Spotlight: Kenneth Swaringer

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
December 9, 2021
Hayli Keith, once a healthcare administration major, took a much different path for her career.

[Photo] Graduate Spotlight: Hayli Keith

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
October 28, 2021
Assistant professor of nursing, Tiffany Phillips, enjoys spending her free time with her family and helping out at her local church.

[Photo] AAFSC opens Cultural Conversations to the students

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
October 28, 2021
For sophomore business major Kaylee Gillespie, volleyball runs deep in her family.

[Photo] FMU Fine Arts Department performs “Songs for a New World”

Andrew Brain, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
Alvaro Zamora, junior marketing major, works to find success on the field and within the classroom.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Alvaro Zamora

Melanie Dozier , Staff Writer
October 4, 2021
After graduating in spring of 2021, Liz Elliot teaches kids in second grade at Lake City Early Childhood Center.

[Photo] Alumna Spotlight: Liz Elliot

Lesley Willard , Assistant Editor
October 4, 2021
Gregory Pryor, professor of biology, outlines his multi-faceted life in dazzling detail.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Gregory Pryor

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
September 13, 2021
Team Marie Curie shoots for the starts in hopes to land ahead of the competition.

[Photo] Launching into a new semester, bottle style

Julia Fulmer, Co-Editor
September 13, 2021
Honors program poses for picture at the end of annual welcoming event at the PAC.

[Photo] FMU hosts honors program annual reception

Julia Fulmer, Co-Editor
September 13, 2021
Rising senior forward Faith Allen ends challenging COVID-19 season on a high note and looks forward to the fall.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Faith Allen

Finn Millians, Copy Editor
April 18, 2021
In his eighteenth year as the head golf coach at FMU, Mark Gaynor works to further his impressive legacy.

[Photo] Coach Spotlight: Mark Gaynor

Finn Millians, Copy Editor
April 18, 2021
Jennifer Lyles, an FMU alumna, continues her research in biology while also teaching at her alma mater.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Jennifer Lyles

Cierra Graham, Staff Writer
April 18, 2021
Gary Edwards is committed to returning to his roots leading the FMU men’s basketball team to victory.

[Photo] Meet the Coaches: Gary Edwards

Finn Millians, Copy Editor
February 4, 2021
Luis Rincon, head coach of the FMU men’s soccer team, led the Patriots to a 16-5-1 season last year.

[Photo] Coach Spotlight: Luis Rincon

Finn Millians, Copy Editor
October 22, 2020
An installation from Adrian Rhodes' "Blood and Honey" exhibition.

[Photo] Blood and Honey: An exhibition that sticks with you

Finn Millians, Staff Writer
September 10, 2020
Baufield-Edwards shares the excitement of her athletes and likes to invest in her community.

[Photo] Coach Spotlight: Lauren Baufield-Edwards

Finn Millians, Staff Writer
September 10, 2020
Winston Hill started playing basketball when he was four.

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Winston Hill

Kei’Yona Jordon, Copy Editor
February 14, 2020
Triangle table with place-settings depicts twelve South Carolina women.

[Photo] Women given a place at the table

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2020
Crawley, part-time professor of Spanish, said her Spanish teacher inspired her to pursue a degree in Spanish.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Shay Crawley

DeAndrea Norman, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
Students dance the night away during silent disco.

[Photo] More than 400 students attend silent disco party

Kei’Yona Jordon, Copy Editor
February 14, 2020
Members of the Green Club pick up trash along the two-mile stretch of highway in front of FMU.

[Photo] FMU cleans community

Natalie Bowers, Copy Editor
November 15, 2019
The walkway for FMU "A'Glow."

[Photo] FMU is “A’Glow” with patriot pride

Kei’Yona Jordan, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
Arthur's favorite part about playing volleyball is when the game gets really intense and the team has to pull deep from within to finish strong.

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Kayla Arthur

Kei’Yona Jordon, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
Kershner, assistant professor of public health and director of healthcare administration, enjoys quality time with her family.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Sarah Kershner

Rita Abuaita, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
FMU students and faculty gather to hear veteran journalist Deborah Potter at news engagement day.

[Photo] Potter prices three c’s of journalism

Joshua Hardee, Assistant Editor
October 18, 2019
Almeida, assistant professor of political science, never thought to teach, however, he realized he enjoys it.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Richard Almeida

Natalie Bowers, Copy Editor
October 4, 2019
Tindall Hutchinson and Meredith Murphy pose with the "it's sweet to be greek" banner.

[Photo] NPC hosts sweet greek ice cream social

Natalie Bowers, Copy Editor
October 4, 2019
MSOC19 Sam Pollard IMG_8866

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Sam Pollard

DeAndrea Norman, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Stanley Eze was born in Nigeria and came to the US when he was 15 years old.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Stanley Eze

Rita Abuaita, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Students mingle and gather more information about student organizations.

[Photo] Students get involved

Charday Sparks, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
As a school psychologist, Hill-Chapman has been able to study and carry out research on interesting yet personal topics.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Crystal Hill-Chapman

Joshua Hardee, Assistant Editor
September 20, 2019
Lightning7

[Photo] Professors chase tornados, sustain injuries

Elizabeth Floyd, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
People gathered together, enjoying the festivities at the First Friday.

[Photo] Soaking up the fun at First Friday

Kei’yona Jordon, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Left to right: Ashley Krause, Hunter Britt, Janine Gordon, Avonlea Samuel, Michelle Carter, Assistant Professor of Geography Jennifer Titanski-Hooper, Marisa Littlefield, Assistant Professor of Political Science William Daniel and Connor Graham pose at the National Model United Nations conference. Not pictured: Lauren Fields.

[Photo] Students participate in NMUN

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2019
Member of Praise in Motion gather for a picture after their concert.

[Photo] PIM celebrates God through dance and mime

Michelle Carter, Staff Writer
April 19, 2019
Editor-in-Chief Kaitlyn Luna, Managing Editor Alex Turbeville and Assistant Editor Joshua Hardee accept the award for first place for general excellence.

[Photo] SCPA awards Patriot

The Patriot Staff
April 19, 2019
Brian Edwards, one of the winners of the 5K, poses with his daughter, Vivian Edwards.

[Photo] FMU Swim Club races for shelter pets

Elizabeth Floyd, Staff Writer
March 30, 2019
Associate Professor of Sociology Jessica Burke enjoys researching sociological problems in relationships.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Jessica Burke

Alex Turbeville, Managing Editor
March 1, 2019
Kate Ellard winds up to pitch.

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Kate Ellard

DeAndrea Norman, Staff Writer
February 16, 2019
May is a star student and all around athlete with high hopes for the upcoming season.

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Addie May

DeAndrea Norman, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
Gov. Henry McMaster and state Rep. James Smith debate ahead of the Nov. 6 elections.

[Photo] PAC Hosts First Gubernatorial Debate

Alex Turbeville, Co-Editor
October 27, 2018
Last year's students participating in NMUN activities representing the country of Kiribati at the 2017 NMUN Convention in New York City.

[Photo] FMU prepares for next NMUN Convention

Kaitlyn Luna, Copy Editor
October 5, 2018
A piece of Riding's abstract work influenced by her mother's dementia displayed in her gallery.

[Photo] Gallery display, artwork conveys human condition

Joshua Hardee, Copy Editor
October 5, 2018
Dianne Welsh and Pennie Burns, on behalf of their father Wilbur Owens, receive the 2018 Marion Medallions.

[Photo] Community members receive Marion Medallion for service

Sara Porter, Assistant Editor
March 8, 2018
Jazz Ensemble

[Photo] Jazz ensemble performs classic jazz pieces at PAC

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
January 18, 2018
Love/Sick

[Photo] Theatre students display challenges of romance

November 2, 2017
FMU senior Shaina Bazen models for a local business and hopes to continue working in the fashion industry after college

[Photo] Student pursues passion for the fashion industry

September 21, 2017
FMU's School of Health Sciences receives a 2-year federal grant worth more than $1 million that will improve the quality and availability of health care in rural areas in South Carolina

[Photo] FMU works to expand nursing program

September 21, 2017
President Carter

[Photo] Carter requests stipend for in-state student education

August 31, 2017
Washington DC Trip

[Photo] Students spend break in D.C.

Emily Wachter, Copy Editor
April 5, 2017
Women's March

[Photo] FMU faculty march for women’s rights: Eight professors take midnight bus to protest inequality

Lauren Owens, Assistant Editor
February 1, 2017
Gaye Douglas

[Photo] Professor leaves FMU to become psychiatric nurse

Lauren Owens, Assistant Editor
January 12, 2017
Nursing Center of Excellence

[Photo] Nursing program named Center of Excellence

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
September 22, 2016
CASA Logo

[Photo] CASA expands student resources: New advising, mentor programs underway

Catherine Hyman, Copy Editor
September 22, 2016
BCM Summer Missions

[Photo] Summer missionaries serve locally, abroad

Catherine Hyman, Copy Editor
September 21, 2016
Student Spotlight

[Photo] Student conquers language barrier, pursues degree

Lauren Owens, Content Editor
September 21, 2016
FMU Abbey Road

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Dr. Polly Haselden

Rebekah Davis, Assistant Editor
September 21, 2016
New Faculty Members

[Photo] FMU welcomes new professors: Faculty brings new experiences to classrooms

Leah Power, Staff Writer
September 19, 2016
Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, inducts seven new members into its ranks, including honorary initiate Florence Mayor Stephen Wukela. This ceremony was on of many inductions.

[Photo] FMU honors societies induct new members

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
FMU Honors Ambassadors visited Neuschwanstein Castle, the castle that inspired Disney’s Cinderella Castle.

[Photo] Honors Ambassadors take a German jaunt

Catherine Hyman, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016
Jonathan Rainey visits Russkiy Island while studying Russian in Vladivostok, Russia. Rainey has a passion for their history and enjoys living in a different country, he said.

[Photo] Grad furthers education in Russia

Lauren Owens, Content Editor
February 24, 2016
Kate Strickland, Chloe Shinn and Lexy Martin travel to New York City to see the community outreach art programs offered by the museusms to learn what they can do in Florence.

[Photo] Students travel to New York, research art museums

Catherine Hyman, Staff Writer
January 15, 2016
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[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Dr. Ronald Murphy

November 11, 2015
A Florence County resident crashes in the washout on Old River Road near FMU. Other road washouts prevent students’ commute to school.

[Photo] FMU students, faculty endure 1,000-year flood

Lauren Owens, Staff Writer
October 21, 2015
Students in University Life 100 volunteer at Help4Kids warehouse packing food for hungry children as a part of the course requirements.

[Photo] University life students learn about FMU services

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
September 30, 2015
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