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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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[Photo] Writing Contest Submission Deadline is Today

March 21, 2023
R. Rex Stephenson will help resurrect the dinner theatre with his adaptation of Mark Twain.

[Photo] Stephenson to Perform as Mark Twain

March 13, 2023
Braden Homsey, senior, celebrates after qualifying for the national tournament to be held this weekend at the Berglund Center in Roanoke.

[Photo] Heading to Nationals

February 28, 2023
The memorial garden at Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount memorializes passed students with simple, understated stone markers.

[Photo] Editorial: It’s Time for a Student Memorial Garden on Campus

February 25, 2023
Rahquan Payne, junior, displays his QEP prize.

[Photo] Attendance Counts

February 16, 2023
Boone Honor Students attend the Railyard Dawgs Hockey Game. Pictured left to right: Scout Lynch, freshman; Laurynn Hackett, senior; Sarah Crawford, junior; Emma Brubaker, senior; Lacey Flanagan, senior; Jenna Lambert, senior; Nathan Girardi, senior; and Ryan Gobble, senior.

[Photo] Dinner and Hockey

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

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

February 6, 2023
The Paint & Sip Party will be this Friday at 8 p.m. in the Panthers Den.

[Photo] Paint & Sip Mocktails to Hit Panther’s Den

February 1, 2023
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[Photo] Activities Office Announces Weekly Events Jan. 31-Feb. 5

January 31, 2023
This years Winter Formal, to be held Feb. 18, will be a Masquerade.

[Photo] Masque-Up! But for a Different Reason

February 1, 2023
Mirta Martin became interim president on Jan. 2.

[Photo] Interim President Chosen

January 10, 2023
League play for IM basketball begins soon. Interested participants are encouraged to register immediatley.

[Photo] 5v5 Intramural Basketball Registration Opens

January 25, 2023
The Tell Me Something Good project gained more attention with another full board of goods.

[Photo] ‘Tell Me Something Good’

January 26, 2023
The above photo gives a glimpse to this weeks activities.

[Photo] Student Life Announces Weekly Activities

January 23, 2023
Abigail McGovern, Ferrum graduate, poses for a pic in Key West, FL on a family vacation in 2021.

[Photo] McGovern Writes Her Future

January 17, 2023
From back left: Kelsey Poku, senior; J’Sean Dupuy, senior; Rah’Quan Payne, junior; Zion Wade, senior; Julian Morgan, junior; Joshua Jordan, sophomore; Jalen Gray-Palemore, senior; Hasani Rivera, sophomore; Bryson Lempeckski, sophomore; Cai’re Gibson, freshman. (Front) Refentse Maselwa, sophomore; behind her are Gabby Hernandez-Escobar, freshman; Olivia Turner, sophomore; Kiana Somerville, junior.

[Photo] Campus Groups Aid with Backpack Program

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.

[Photo] Ribbon Cutting Set for Nature’s Writers Trail

November 14, 2022
The Ferrum Express is a free service offered to students.

[Photo] Winter Break Shuttle Transportation Offered

October 24, 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.

[Photo] Ferrum College Faculty and Students Complete Training

October 24, 2022
The flyer above was circulated towards students to give awareness to the Career Closet and Panther Pantry.

[Photo] Career Closet and Panther Pantry Reopens

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

[Photo] Theatre Department to Perform Antigone Now

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

[Photo] Norton Outdoors Adventures Adds Activity

October 18, 2022
Students in ECT 312, Protected Area Management, participated in collecting acorns for future proliferation. Front row from left: JaQuice Sydnor, Tommy Jackson, Alex Reed, Willow Cooper. Back row from left: Trent Proctor, Michael Spraggins, Cullen Nash-Cleek, Jazmin Scarberry, Emma Loughrey, Joey Provence, A.J. Gaskin.

[Photo] Ecotourism Program Creates Course for Change

October 13, 2022
All that remains of the Thoreau cabin is the charred chimney.

[Photo] E-Term Remake of Henry David Thoreau’s Cabin Burns

October 4, 2022
Brown comptetes at the State Fair in Richmond.

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Brown handles a heifer at the Virginia State Fair.

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John Brown, freshman, works with a dairy cow during a recent competition in Massachusetts. Brown placed second out of 14 states.

[Photo] No Bull

October 4, 2022
Brown competes in Massachusetts.

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One of the activities Norton Outdoors offers this week is mountain biking.

[Photo] Norton Outdoors Announces Activities for 9/27-9/29

September 27, 2022
Mackenzie Humphrys, freshman, scored two goals in her debut field hockey performance for the Panthers.

[Photo] A Vision and Two goals

September 27, 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.

[Photo] Norton Outdoors Announces Activities for the Week

September 12, 2022
Bryan Slater, Class of 82, has had a whos-who history in politics.

[Photo] Bryan Slater Tapped to Be Virginia’s Secretary of Labor

August 12, 2022
Gary Ingram is a 1977 graduate of Ferrum College.

[Photo] Arthur Society Member Spotlight

August 12, 2022
Dalais Woods music has gained attention and airplay.

[Photo] Woods Breaks Into the Music Business

August 12, 2022
From left, Zach Smiley, freshman; Noah Smiley, freshman; Connor Sides, junior; and Kenneth Lokie, freshman, take their selfie at a volleyball game to earn points.

[Photo] The Whole FAM Damily

August 10, 2022
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