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A sign directs attendees to the location of the grand reopening of the Farmers Market.
Fresh and Fun Featured at Farmer’s Market Reopening
April 22, 2024
Earth Day Jam hosted at the BRIM from 3:00-8:30 p.m.
Monday Night Jam Goes Green
April 22, 2024
Bob Pohlad, left, and Ferrum Forward Chair Jennie West help with the unveiling of the Villages new historical marker
Marker Makes History
April 15, 2024
Michael Hamm, junior, Jamaari Blackburn, freshman, and Joe Bissue, senior, mulch inside the campus center with their track and field teammates.
Day of Service
April 15, 2024
The map of Conference Carolinas starting in the 2025-26 school year.
College Goes D-II
April 11, 2024
Gabriel Alavarez, sophomore, sends the ball to the opposing side of the court.
Tennis Closes Spring Season
April 22, 2024
Sophomore outfielder Emily Hooper went 2-4 with an rbi in softballs 7-2 win against Averett.
Softball Stays in the Playoff Hunt
April 18, 2024
From left to right, riders Ashly Cutliff, freshman; Abby McGuire, sophomore; and Kolby Snow, sophomore; comprise the equestrian team.
Small Program, Big Dreams
April 11, 2024
Riley Young, freshman, hit the go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth inning of softballs win over Bridgewater.
Softball 3-7 in ODAC Play
April 11, 2024
Tripoom Jala, sophomore, and Kevin Nester, junior, face their opponents in a doubles match.
Tennis Bounces Back
April 11, 2024
The sun gleams into the pavilion as Monday nights jam session commences.
Jamming the Night Away
April 19, 2024
Seniors TK Baker, left, and Ashley Patrick played the roles of Joseph and the Narrator, respectively.
Whimsical Joseph Musical Hits the Mark
April 19, 2024
Around the World in One Room
April 10, 2024
Punt looks off in the distance as the sun rises.
Horsin’ Around
April 4, 2024
The revamped LEaP Studio is open from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
LEaPing Into Progress
April 4, 2024
Theatre Department Begins Joseph Production
Theatre Department Begins ‘Joseph’ Production
March 22, 2024
Rayshawn Dixons hand is raised after a another victorious match.
Championship Ambitions On and Off the Mat
February 22, 2024
Senior Brodie Johnson, right, and Coach Dan Caston retrieve their discs from the basket and head to the next hole.
Disc Go Dis Way
February 22, 2024
Stuart Werner, junior, and Django Burgess, freshman, perform their set with Werner on the mandolin and Burgess on the keyboard.
Students Show Love for Coffee House
February 20, 2024
BSU Hosts Black Excellence Sunday
BSU Hosts Black Excellence Sunday
February 16, 2024
Brad Dalton, 77 Restaurant owner, speaks with customers about travel baseball.
Nothing Screams Local Like the 77 Restaurant
November 16, 2023
Former Panther Deshone Hicks (right) drives to the basket for a layup against his defender in a game for the Finland Raider Basket pro team.
Dropping Dimes and Draining Threes
November 1, 2023
Head Football Coach Cleive Adams was appointed the new Athletic Director Monday.
Adams Appointed Athletic Director
October 11, 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
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New Ferrum College students package 50,000 meals for those in need during the Harvest Packs service project on Sat., Aug. 12, as part of Connection Weekend 2023.

[Photo] 50,000 Meals Packed by Freshman During Harvest Pack

Darwin Randolph II, Staff Writer
August 29, 2023
Senior Madison Cline worked at Busch Gardens for her summer internship.

[Photo] Ferrum College Senior Spends Summer Interning for Busch Gardens Horticulture Department

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

[Photo] Ferrum College Hosts Expo for New and Returning Students

Compiled by Staff
August 22, 2023
Haley Woodward, junior, right, uses a chop saw while Tony Clarke, construction site supervisor for Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley, oversees the work.

[Photo] Team-Building and Home-Building

Compiled by Staff
August 11, 2023
Use the QR code to submit writing for prizes.

[Photo] Writing Contest Submission Deadline is Today

Compiled by Staff
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

By Tina Hanlon, Special to the Iron Blade
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

Compiled by Staff
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

Jazmin Scarberry, Staff Writer
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

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor
February 10, 2023
The calendar above shows this weeks activities schedule.

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

Compiled by Staff
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

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

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

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

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor
February 1, 2023
Mirta Martin became interim president on Jan. 2.

[Photo] Interim President Chosen

Courtesy of the Office of Marketing and Communications
January 10, 2023
League play for IM basketball begins soon. Interested participants are encouraged to register immediatley.

[Photo] 5v5 Intramural Basketball Registration Opens

Compiled by Staff
January 25, 2023
Autumn Wingfield, freshman, writes her good on the whiteboard.

[Photo] ‘Tell Me Something Good’

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor
January 26, 2023
The above photo gives a glimpse to this weeks activities.

[Photo] Student Life Announces Weekly Activities

Compiled by Staff
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

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor
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

Refentse Maselwa and Staff
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

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

[Photo] Winter Break Shuttle Transportation Offered

Compiled by Staff
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

Compiled by Staff
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

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

[Photo] Theatre Department to Perform Antigone Now

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

[Photo] Norton Outdoors Adventures Adds Activity

Compiled by Staff
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

Abigail McGovern, Staff Writer
October 13, 2022
The replica of the Henry David Thoreau cabin on Waldon Pond burned over the summer. Police suspect arson.

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

Lindsey M. Foster, Editor
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

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

[Photo] A Vision and Two goals

Refentse Maselwa, Staff Writer
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

Compiled by Staff
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

Courtesy of the Office of Marketing and Communications
August 12, 2022
Gary Ingram is a 1977 graduate of Ferrum College.

[Photo] Arthur Society Member Spotlight

Courtesy of the Office of Marketing and Communications
August 12, 2022
Dalais Woods, class of 20, takes time out from his music for a quick photo.

[Photo] Woods Breaks Into the Music Business

Courtesy of the Office of Marketing and Communications
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

Compiled by Staff
August 10, 2022
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