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Writing Contest Submission Deadline is Today
March 21, 2023
Taxes Too Taxing?
Taxes Too Taxing?
March 21, 2023
Onyx Steele, sophomore, takes time in the Creativity Suite to sweetly create.
A Soothing Space
March 16, 2023
Interim President Mirta Martin, center, and Tim Tatum, Franklin County Supervisor from the Blue Ridge District, left, reveal the new logo for the 50th anniversary. BRI Director Bethany Worley stands behind the podium at right, while Vice President of Academic Affairs, Kevin Reilly, far right, looks on.
BRI Unveils New Logo for Birthday
March 2, 2023
Breanna Weaver, junior, donates blood.
Going Out for a Pint
February 17, 2023
Senior Adam Brook winds up for the throw.
Men’s Lacrosse Wins Big on the Road
March 30, 2023
It’s a Racket!
March 29, 2023
The new softball complex is dedicated to former Panther coach Vickie Van Kleeck.
Softball Complex Dedication Set
March 23, 2023
Clayton Michael, junior, readies himself to catch the ball.
Panther Baseball Swings and Wins
March 23, 2023
Breanna Weaver, junior, went 5-9 in two games last night with three RBIs and a pair of runs.
Panthers Softball Splits Win at Double-Header
March 23, 2023
Scout Lynch, sophmore, performs a song while painting a picture of Makaila Veney, sophmore
Spring Coffeehouse Tomorrow
March 22, 2023
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Writing Contest Submission Deadline is Today
March 21, 2023
Onyx Steele, sophomore, takes time in the Creativity Suite to sweetly create.
A Soothing Space
March 16, 2023
Sarah LaLiberte, senior, performs her self-written solo performance.
One-Woman Show
March 16, 2023
Andrea Velazquez-Juarez demonstrates tamale-making to students and faculty at the recent station takeover in the cafeteria.
Tamale Time!
March 13, 2023
BINGO Returns to Panthers Den
BINGO Returns to Panther’s Den
January 31, 2023
A Walk Down Literary Lane
A Walk Down Literary Lane
January 24, 2023
Veterans Day Observance Brings in 96 Graduate for Ceremony
Veterans Day Observance Brings in ’96 Graduate for Ceremony
November 18, 2022
Undead Poets Society Releases Video
Undead Poets Society Releases Video
November 16, 2022
David Saleeba, Director of Concert Band, leads in preparation for the performance. From left: Kristina Cossa, senior; Madison Cline, junior; Ryon Johnson, junior; DJ Dungee, junior; Will Davis, sophomore; Sarah Laliberte, senior; Benjamin Vanderhyde, junior; Ashley Patrick, junior; and David Saleeba, band director. Not pictured: Megan Allen, senior; and Julio Salazar, senior.
Fall Concert to Be Held in Vaughn Chapel
November 6, 2022
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
Gary Ingram is a 1977 graduate of Ferrum College.
Arthur Society Member Spotlight
August 12, 2022
Dalais Woods, class of 20, takes time out from his music for a quick photo.
Woods Breaks Into the Music Business
August 12, 2022
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Writing Contest Submission Deadline is Today

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March 21, 2023

[Video] Taxes Too Taxing?

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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
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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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