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Bait and Switch
September 22, 2023
Foreground, Mary Turner, left; Don Vineyard, right; and Rebecca Saunders, far right; steady the sign while Ed Saunders (behind the sign) fastens hardware to it.
Ferrum Forward Updates Both Ends of Village
September 19, 2023
Bethany Worley, Director of Blue Ridge Institute and Museum presents details of the 50-year anniversary of the Folk Life Festival in Ferrum.
Ferrum Forward’s Annual Meeting Covers New Change and Old Tradition
September 16, 2023
Seth Deaton kicks one of his two field goal attempts in the Week 1 loss at Muskingum.
Black Hats Look for First Win in Home Opener
September 8, 2023
Tynair Anderson receives her Aladdin Food Services scholarship last year with Michael Ferguson (left), and Levi Briggs (right).
Aladdin Food Services Offer Scholarship to Student Employees
September 1, 2023
Women’s Soccer Battles Hard in ODAC Loss
September 25, 2023
Women’s Soccer Takes Close One Over EMU
September 22, 2023
Thabelo Nemulodi, junior, dribbles the ball with no defender in sight.
Ready To Take On Medicine
September 19, 2023
Students participate in disc golf at the colleges practice tee.
Norton Outddors Announces Events/Activities
September 15, 2023
Women’s Soccer Edges Out Meredith
September 15, 2023
Thabelo Nemulodi, junior, dribbles the ball with no defender in sight.
Ready To Take On Medicine
September 19, 2023
Students participate in disc golf at the colleges practice tee.
Norton Outddors Announces Events/Activities
September 15, 2023
Scout Lynch, sophomore, performs a song and paints a picture of Makaila Veney, junior, at a previous coffee house.
Coffee House Slated for Tonight
September 13, 2023
From left, Rachel Blankenship-Tucker; Professor Emily Blankenship-Tucker; and Rex Stephenson, professor emeritus; perform a Jack Tales story at the Ag Fair.
Franklin County Agricultural Fair Host Jack Tales Players and Orchestra Appalachia
September 8, 2023
Theatre Department Performs Steel Magnolias
Theatre Department Performs ‘Steel Magnolias’
September 8, 2023
Students Engage in Ferrum Friday Activities
Students Engage in Ferrum Friday Activities
September 15, 2023
English Department Releases Promo Video
English Department Releases Promo Video
September 13, 2023
Undead Poets Society, Chrysalis, Iron Blade to Sponsor Coffee House
Undead Poets Society, ‘Chrysalis’, ‘Iron Blade’ to Sponsor Coffee House
September 5, 2023
Students, Staff Gather for Annual Convocation
Students, Staff Gather for Annual Convocation
August 22, 2023
Disc Golf Course Has Grand Re-Opening
Disc Golf Course Has Grand Re-Opening
August 10, 2023
Alumni Dylan Irby
Alumni Dylan Irby Becomes Environmental Scientist After Graduating
September 8, 2023
Rex Stephenson, Emeritus professor of Drama, cuts ribbon to open the Rex Theatre.
From Flex to Rex
April 26, 2023
Softball Complex Dedicated
April 19, 2023
Abigail McGovern, Ferrum graduate, poses for a pic in Key West, FL on a family vacation in 2021.
McGovern Writes Her Future
January 17, 2023
Bryan Slater, Class of 82, has had a whos-who history in politics.
Bryan Slater Tapped to Be Virginia’s Secretary of Labor
August 12, 2022
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Women’s Soccer Battles Hard in ODAC Loss

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September 25, 2023

Women’s Soccer Takes Close One Over EMU

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September 22, 2023

Bait and Switch

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September 22, 2023
Foreground, Mary Turner, left; Don Vineyard, right; and Rebecca Saunders, far right; steady the sign while Ed Saunders (behind the sign) fastens hardware to it.

Ferrum Forward Updates Both Ends of Village

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September 19, 2023

[Video] Students Engage in Ferrum Friday Activities

September 15, 2023

Women’s Soccer Edges Out Meredith

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September 15, 2023
Payton Rausch, (12) sophomore, heads the ball for one of his three goals on the night.

Men’s Soccer Rolls Over Mary Baldwin

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September 14, 2023

English Department Releases Promo Video

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September 13, 2023
Scout Lynch, sophomore, performs a song and paints a picture of Makaila Veney, junior, at a previous coffee house.

Coffee House Slated for Tonight

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September 13, 2023
Jamie Adams, junior, scored the lone goal for the Panthers Saturday.

Women’s Soccer Plays to Tie on the Road

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September 11, 2023
Ashlynn Mitcham, junior, netted her first career hat trick for the Panthers on Sunday.

Women’s Soccer Routes Pfeiffer

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September 6, 2023
Jamie Adams, junior, scored the lone goal for the Panthers Saturday.

Women’s Soccer Wins Season Opener

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September 2, 2023
Chrysalis is seeking submissions for the fall 2023 edition. Submissions are due by Sept. 4.

‘Chrysalis’ Submissions Due Sept. 4

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August 31, 2023
Jessie Howison, freshman, edges out a Salem College player to win the ball.

Women’s Soccer Routes Salem 7-1

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August 29, 2023
Coordinator of Residence Life Lacey Matthews, left and sophomore Kolby Snow at the 2023 Ferrum College Expo

Ferrum College Hosts Expo for New and Returning Students

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August 22, 2023
Freshman take part in Day of Service projects Sunday.

Incoming Freshman Participate in Day of Service Projects to Finish Off Connections Weekend

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August 22, 2023
The Connection Leaders and the Class of 2027 pose for a photo on the steps of the Sale Theatre.

Connection Weekend Brings New and Returning Students Together

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August 18, 2023
The womens soccer team takes time for a photo after spending the day on a service project for Habitat for Humanity.

Team-Building and Home-Building

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August 11, 2023
From left, Truvy (played by Theatre Arts Professdor, Rebecca Crocker), styles Shelbys (played by TJ Baker, senior) hair, while Clairee (English Professor Lana Whited) looks on.

Production of ‘Steel Magnolias’ Set to Begin Aug. 24 and Run Through Aug. 27

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August 10, 2023

[Video] Disc Golf Course Has Grand Re-Opening

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August 10, 2023
From left, Brian Bingham, Recreation Leadership Professor Dan Caston, Kyle Hayhurst, and Seijin Campbell stand at the entrance to the colleges disc golf course.

Disc Golf Tournament Set for Aug. 12

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August 1, 2023
Use the QR code to submit writing for prizes.

Writing Contest Submission Deadline is Today

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March 21, 2023

[Video] Taxes Too Taxing?

Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
Braden Homsey, senior, celebrates after qualifying for the national tournament to be held this weekend at the Berglund Center in Roanoke.

Heading to Nationals

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February 28, 2023
Panthers Swim to the End

Panthers Swim to the End

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February 16, 2023
Activities Announced for Feb. 13-19

Activities Announced for Feb. 13-19

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February 11, 2023
Students Encouraged to Make Spring Break Travel Plans Soon

Students Encouraged to Make Spring Break Travel Plans Soon

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February 10, 2023
Wilson Goes 2-2 at Limestone Open

Wilson Goes 2-2 at Limestone Open

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February 10, 2023
The calendar above shows this weeks activities schedule.

Student Activities Announces Events for the Week of Feb. 6-12

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February 6, 2023
Activities Office Announces Weekly Events Jan. 31-Feb. 5

Activities Office Announces Weekly Events Jan. 31-Feb. 5

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January 31, 2023
Tahli Oden, junior, works the ball against Roanoke College.

Maroons Down Panthers

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January 26, 2023
League play for IM basketball begins soon. Interested participants are encouraged to register immediatley.

5v5 Intramural Basketball Registration Opens

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January 25, 2023
Spring Semester 2023s Inquiring Minds presentation schedule has been released. (Images used with permission)

Library Announces Spring Inquiring Minds Schedule

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January 23, 2023
The above photo gives a glimpse to this weeks activities.

Student Life Announces Weekly Activities

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January 23, 2023
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Time is Running Out

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January 20, 2023
The above graphic shows each days activities for the Week of Jan. 15-21.

Student Activities Posts Weekly Events for Jan. 16-21

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January 16, 2023

Veterans Day Observance Brings in ’96 Graduate for Ceremony

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November 18, 2022

Undead Poets Society Releases Video

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November 16, 2022
Sophomore Greyson Crouch churns up some grass en route to the finish line.

Men’s XC Competes at NCAA Regional

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November 15, 2022
Erin Harden wrestles to steal ball back from the opposing team.

Women’s Basketball Falls to Maryville 57-45

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November 15, 2022
Ariona Holiz, freshman, and Genesis Pineiro, senior, ran in Regional competition this past weekend.

Ferrum Women’s Cross Country Compete at NCAA Regional

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November 15, 2022
Joyner Named All-ODAC in Volleyball

Joyner Named All-ODAC in Volleyball

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November 15, 2022
Elijah Martin, senior, goes 5-0 with two pins and winning the 157-pound title.

Dixon, Martin Win Titles at Cougar Open

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November 15, 2022
At left, Hailu Grimes-Whited, senior, and Dan Caston, Professor of Recreation and Leadership, install one of 26 posts needed for the Natures Writers Trail.

Ribbon Cutting Set for Nature’s Writers Trail

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November 14, 2022
David L. Johns is stepping down as the 12th President of Ferrum College.

Johns Announces Resignation

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November 3, 2022
Marina Powell, sophomore, performs a reading at the first coffee house in September.

Coffee House Set for Thursday

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October 25, 2022
Pictured are students in the senior Community Health nursing class that completed training. From left: Michael Lopez, senior; Megan Allen, senior; Crystal Songer, trainer; Skyler Swaney, senior; Autumn Overfelt, senior; Jenna Lambert, senior; Pam Chitwood, trainer; Caitlin Reaves, senior; Kavion Hayes, senior; John Phillips, Assistant Professor; and Kat Heredia, trainer.

Ferrum College Faculty and Students Complete Training

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October 24, 2022
The Ferrum Express is a free service offered to students.

Winter Break Shuttle Transportation Offered

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October 24, 2022
Sandy Pagans, Coordinator of Student and Family Support, goes through clothing in the Career Closet.

Career Closet and Panther Pantry Reopens

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October 20, 2022
Scan the QR code above to submit to the contest.

A Night of Terrors

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October 20, 2022
The above poster contains performance times and a QR code for tickets.

Theatre Department to Perform Antigone Now

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October 19, 2022
Norton Outdoors Adventures hosts activities each week.

Norton Outdoors Adventures Adds Activity

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October 18, 2022
A banner-making session is planned for tonight in the Panthers Den to support homecoming.

Banner Making Tonight In the Panther’s Den

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October 12, 2022
One of the activities Norton Outdoors offers this week is mountain biking.

Norton Outdoors Announces Activities for 9/27-9/29

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September 27, 2022

[Video] Mulch Ado About Beautification

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September 16, 2022
From left, Dan Caston, Associate Professor of Recreation and Leadership; Aaron Connover, Director of Norton Outdoor Adventures; and Chris Mayer, Associate Professor of Recreation and Leadership, promote weekly activities for Norton Outdoors.

Norton Outdoors Announces Activities for the Week

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September 12, 2022
Campus Reacts to Queens Death

Campus Reacts to Queen’s Death

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September 9, 2022

[Video] Lawn Jam

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September 6, 2022

[Video] Coach Adams Leads the Alma Mater

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August 22, 2022

[Video] Professor, Students Perform at Ice Cream Social

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August 18, 2022

[Video] Connection Leaders Welcome Faculty, Students

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August 18, 2022
This fall, the college has updated its Covid policy.

College Clarifies Covid Policies

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August 18, 2022

The Whole FAM Damily

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August 10, 2022
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