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

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

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

Francis Marion University’s Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., with support from the Xi Omicron Chapter ...
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FMU organizations announce upcoming meetings and events for the next two weeks

Several FMU campus organizations will hold meetings this week and next, giving students opportunities to get involved in academic, political, creative and media-focused groups on campus. FMU Pre-Vet ...
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First Friday draws more than 1,200 to close Welcome Week

Francis Marion University closed out Welcome Week with more than 1,200 attendees at First Friday on Aug. 28, filling the Griffin Athletic Complex with student organizations, food, live entertainment ...
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Arts International Festival Celebrates Global Cultures at FMU

On Saturday, students around campus, among others, swarmed to the UC front lawn from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a unique and celebratory experience of culture and diversity in the Arts International ...
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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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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 ...