Ferrum College Alumni

08/25/2026

“Adventures in the Galapagos”

Professor Emeritus Bob Pohlad will present “Adventures in the Galapagos” at the Friday science seminar on August 28.

📍Location: Garber Hall 106, Ferrum College (enter from Hart Plaza or the side door by the lake, or near the greenhouse and walk through the lower floor of Garber).
⏰ Date & Time: August 28, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.
🎟️ All are welcome to attend for free.

In December of 2025, Dr. Pohlad traveled with a group of friends, including Ferrum College faculty, staff, and family members, through the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador. He will summarize their travel adventure with photos and stories of this amazing group of islands filled with unique animals and plants.

Photo Credit: Dr Bob Pohlad

08/24/2026

Save the date🐾

Ferrum College is excited to announce the upcoming Athletics 40 West Challenge Launch-A-Thon! Mark your calendar for the evening of August 27 and get ready to show your Panther Pride. As Ferrum College enters its second year of NCAA Division II and Conference Carolinas competition, we invite you to be part of this exciting new chapter for Ferrum Athletics.

Cheer on the Panther teams and support them on their journey!
Your gift will show our student-athletes that you have confidence in them and help fund team gear, travel (including food, lodging, and transportation), apparel, and other competition costs.

Watch for communications about the 40 West Challenge Launch-A-Thon, kicking off at 7:30 p.m. on August 27, including the link to use to make your gift of support.

Help us reach $225,000 with this Launch-A-Thon. Your Panther Pride will help our student-athletes reach new heights. No gift is too large or too small. The future of Ferrum Athletics starts now! 🖤💛

08/22/2026

📚 Boone Honors Program Pinning Ceremony

The Boone Honors Program at Ferrum College began its activities for 2026-27 with a pinning ceremony on campus, led by Director Dr. Dan Caston and Assistant Director Dr. Nancy Brubaker.

The honors students learned about leadership opportunities, tutoring jobs available on campus, and a new online dashboard designed to track honors program requirements. They got new pins and photos, as well as enjoying refreshments and conversation.

For more photos, go to https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2NY9

08/21/2026

08/14/2026

🐾 YOU’RE INVITED! 🐾

Ferrum College alumni, friends, and family in the Smith Mountain Lake area are invited to join us for an evening of fellowship and Panther pride! 🖤💛

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 5:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 The Copper Kettle Co., Moneta, VA

Enjoy dinner, networking, conversation, and a Q&A with Ferrum College leadership and members of the Alumni Board.

To register, go to https://ow.ly/pMMK50ZzwfV

Space is limited, so register ASAP. We look forward to seeing you! 🐾

08/13/2026

🐾Ferrum College Club Fair🐾

Hey Panthers! Come find your people at the Club Fair, with displays by over 15 active clubs and organizations.

🗓️ August 18
🕖 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
📍 Panthers Den

Stop by and join a new club, or just get to know your peers!🖤💛

08/11/2026

🐾 Welcome Home, Panthers! 🖤💛

Ferrum College welcomed new students on August 7, 2026, as the 2026–2027 academic year officially began! New Panthers kicked off Connection Weekend with the New Student Induction Ceremony in Vaughn Chapel and concluded their weekend on Monday, August 10 with a college-wide convocation and its annual Light of Knowledge Ceremony.

Together, these traditions marked important moments in Ferrum College history as our newest Panthers officially began their Ferrum journey. 🖤💛

Welcome home, Panthers! We’re so glad you’re here. 🐾

For more photos, go to https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD28LS

08/05/2026

🏆 Meet the newest members of the Ferrum College Sports Hall of Fame!

Ferrum College is proud to announce its 2026 Sports Hall of Fame class, honoring seven former student-athletes whose accomplishments reflect the College's tradition of athletic excellence and community leadership.

This year's class includes three football players, two baseball players, one softball player, and one women's lacrosse player. 🖤💛

To read more about the inductees and to register for the HOF ceremony, go to https://ow.ly/ORWe50ZwIFk

08/01/2026

🎉 Class of 1976, it's time to come home!

Your 50th Reunion is happening during Ferrum College Homecoming 2026, October 30-November 1, and we have a special weekend planned just for you.
On Friday, October 30, join fellow alumni for the Ferrum Alumni Gathering, where we'll celebrate

🖤 The Class of 1976 50th Reunion
💛 Your induction into the Golden Panthers
🖤 All Golden Panthers
💛 The 60th reunion of the 1966 Ferrum Junior College Football Team, Mascot, and Cheerleaders (National Runner-Up)

We can't wait to welcome you home! 🐾

For more details and registration info, go to https://ow.ly/rP6n50Zv1f9

07/27/2026

🎉 Ferrum College is proud to welcome Matthew C. E. Hubbard, Regional President for Southwest Virginia at C&F Bank, to the Ferrum College Board of Trustees.

With more than 17 years of commercial banking leadership, Hubbard brings extensive expertise in financial strategy, business development, and community leadership. His commitment to strengthening businesses and communities across Southwest Virginia will be a tremendous asset as Ferrum College continues to advance its mission and serve the region.

Please join us in welcoming Matthew Hubbard to the Ferrum College family! 🖤💛

For more information, go to https://ow.ly/eyVu50ZsmyZ