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The Patriot

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor

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Registrar Ann Williams found her purpose through helping students.

Staff Spotlight: Ann Williams

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
April 28, 2022

New coexist club paves way for all-inclusive community

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
April 1, 2022
Henry Holland, a junior at FMU, said he enjoyed how broad and practical mechanical engineering is.

Student Spotlight: Henry Holland

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
February 11, 2022

Childhood friends display first collaborative art exhibit

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
February 11, 2022
Freshman center, Jonah Pierce, goes up for the dunk against Falcons.

Men’s basketball secures the win against Pfeiffer University Falcons

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
December 9, 2021
Recent graduate, Kenneth Swaringer, continues to strive for medical school while he works as a pharmacy technician at MUSC.

Recent Graduate Spotlight: Kenneth Swaringer

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
December 9, 2021
Junior mass communication major, Melanie Dozier, poses with the prize for her altar during the Dia de los Muertos celebration.

Students create altars to celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
December 9, 2021
Assistant professor of nursing, Tiffany Phillips, enjoys spending her free time with her family and helping out at her local church.

Professor Spotlight: Tiffany Phillips

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
October 28, 2021
Senior marketing and economics double major, Abhay Patel, holds a passion for acting and hopes to find more opportunities to grow his skills.

Student Spotlight: Abhay Patel

Lesley Willard, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
After graduating in spring of 2021, Liz Elliot teaches kids in second grade at Lake City Early Childhood Center.

Alumna Spotlight: Liz Elliot

Lesley Willard , Assistant Editor
October 4, 2021
Homeschooled since the start, Elyanna Bauer is excited to experience conventional class settings and make a name for herself.

Student Spotlight: Elyanna Bauer  

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

Professor Spotlight: Gregory Pryor

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
September 13, 2021
Robert "Harper" Jackson, junior environmental science major, journeys toward the career of his dreams.

Student Spotlight: Harper Jackson

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
September 13, 2021

FMU takes a shot against COVID-19

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
September 13, 2021

CASA hosts virtual Career Fair amid COVID-19 challenges

Lesley Willard, Copy Editor
April 18, 2021

Embrace the winds of change

Lesley Willard, Copy Editor
April 18, 2021
Caroline Floyd has overcome multiple obstacles after complications from a childhood car accident.

Student Spotlight: Caroline Floyd

Lesley Willard, Copy Editor
April 18, 2021
Le’Darrieus Dunlap is pursuing a career in healthcare so that he can continue helping others.

Student Spotlight: Le’Darrieus Dunlap

Lesley Willard, Staff Writer
March 18, 2021

FMU adds pause days

Lesley Willard, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021

Not so social media

Lesley Willard, Staff Writer
October 22, 2020
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