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Founded in 1913, Ferrum College provides life-long learning and outstanding career and graduate school preparation in a setting of rich natural beauty. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwestern Virginia, Ferrum is a four-year primarily residential college with easy access to the major metropolitan areas of Roanoke, Virginia (35 miles to the north) and Greensboro, North Carolina (70 miles to the south) where shopping, social, dining and entertainment opportunities abound. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers and state parks, Ferrum also boasts a wide variety of venues for outdoor adventure and recreation. Ferrum offers more than 30 areas of study ranging from business and environmental science to teacher education and criminal justice, small class sizes, and a dedicated faculty. The Ferrum experience is rich with opportunities for internships, hands-on learning, international and domestic travel, scholars programs, personal development, and service to the community.

📚 Ferrum Community Book Club – Meet Author Amanda CockrellJoin the Ferrum book club October 19 for a discussion of “Are ...
10/11/2026

📚 Ferrum Community Book Club – Meet Author Amanda Cockrell

Join the Ferrum book club October 19 for a discussion of “Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? A Novel of the Hollywood Blacklist” by Amanda Cockrell, who will join us for the conversation!

Set against the backdrop of Hollywood’s Golden Age and the Red Scare, Cockrell’s latest novel explores the devastating impact of the Hollywood blacklist through the story of a legendary actress, a controversial will, and long-buried secrets.

📍 Location: Magnolia Room, upstairs in Franklin Hall’s dining hall
🕠 Time: Gather around 5:30 p.m. for dinner and discussion

All are welcome. Participants obtain their own copies of the book through a library or bookseller.

For more information, go to https://www.ferrum.edu/event/ferrum-community-book-club-visit-with-amanda-cockrell-and-her-latest-novel/

🐾 Save the Date: Homecoming Weekend 2026! 🖤💛Mark your calendars for October 30–November 1 and get ready for a weekend fu...
10/10/2026

🐾 Save the Date: Homecoming Weekend 2026! 🖤💛

Mark your calendars for October 30–November 1 and get ready for a weekend full of Panther Pride, reunions, and unforgettable memories at Ferrum College!

🎉 Celebrate the 50th reunion of the Class of 1976 and their induction into the Golden Panthers, along with the 60th reunion of the 1966 Ferrum Junior College Football Team and cheerleaders.

🏈 Enjoy athletic events, the traditional Homecoming football game, tailgating, a play about college history, social gatherings, and more!

🎩 Don’t miss the Black Hat Walk at 12 p.m. on October 31, as we celebrate Ferrum traditions and our Panther family!

Make plans to come home. We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾

For more information and to register, go to https://ow.ly/2jni50ZWw3n

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🎻🌾 The Blue Ridge Folklife Festival & Arts & Crafts Show is just over two weeks away!Ferrum College’s 53rd Blue Ridge Fo...
10/10/2026

🎻🌾 The Blue Ridge Folklife Festival & Arts & Crafts Show is just over two weeks away!

Ferrum College’s 53rd Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show returns on October 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering an enhanced festival experience for all ages.

This year, we’re especially excited to introduce new artisans, interactive experiences, an Agriculture Student Showcase, and expanded attractions and food options. In the new Arts & Crafts Show, more than 100 artisans will offer handmade jewelry, folk art, woodworking, pottery, textiles, and other unique creations.

Along with these new features, enjoy traditional demonstrations, handcrafted arts, family-friendly activities, music, storytelling, the Thunder in the Blue Ridge Car Show, horse pulls, c**n dog competitions, and other Appalachian traditions that make the festival a beloved annual event.

🎟️ Admission is FREE!
🚗 Parking: $20/family vehicle | $50/van or shuttle | $100/bus

Come discover what’s new as you celebrate the traditions of the Blue Ridge with the artisans, musicians, makers, and communities who keep them alive. We’ll see you at the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show!🐾

For information, go to https://ow.ly/gx9P50ZThQf

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Ferrum College 5K Color Walk/Run 2026🎨🏃‍♂️ Ferrum College’s Nursing, Social Work, and Teacher Education programs invite ...
10/09/2026

Ferrum College 5K Color Walk/Run 2026

🎨🏃‍♂️ Ferrum College’s Nursing, Social Work, and Teacher Education programs invite you to join us for our Ferrum College 5K Color Walk/Run—raising awareness of child abuse and neglect in our community while having fun for a great cause!

✨ Event Beneficiary: Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center, whose mission is to promote the well-being of children through prevention, education, treatment, and advocacy.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Location: Ferrum College, in front of Schoolfield Hall
⏰ Registration: 7:45–8:15 a.m.
👕 Wear a white T-shirt and get ready to be splashed with color as you run or walk to support the mission!

To register and for more information, go to https://ow.ly/O8MM50ZWw6K

🐾Ferrum College Alumni Tour🖤💛Join us tonight at Paul’s Deli & Neighborhood Restaurant, 4345 New Town Avenue, Suite 100, ...
10/09/2026

🐾Ferrum College Alumni Tour🖤💛

Join us tonight at Paul’s Deli & Neighborhood Restaurant, 4345 New Town Avenue, Suite 100, Williamsburg, VA 23188. You will have the chance to engage directly with key members of the Ferrum College leadership team, including

Dr. Mirta Martin, President of Ferrum College
Mrs. Chris Watters, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Coach Cleive Adams ‘02, Vice President for Athletics
Corretta Patterson ‘97, Director of Alumni, Family Relations, and Annual Giving

This regional tour is designed to bring the spirit of Ferrum directly to you. It is the perfect opportunity to reconnect, share ideas, and network with fellow Panthers without having to make the long journey back to campus. This is your moment to hear exciting updates about the College, discuss the future of Ferrum, and catch up with old friends while meeting new members of our community.

Special thanks to Susan Jones Childers ‘81 & Clark Childers ‘80 for helping to coordinate this event! 🖤💛

For more information and to register, go to
https://ow.ly/whX250ZOTP1

🎓🇺🇸 Celebrating Jamarion Montford ’26Today, Ferrum College celebrated Jamarion Montford ’26 with a special commencement ...
10/08/2026

🎓🇺🇸 Celebrating Jamarion Montford ’26

Today, Ferrum College celebrated Jamarion Montford ’26 with a special commencement ceremony ahead of his upcoming overseas deployment in service to our country.
Montford graduated cm laude with a major in Psychology and a minor in Media and Communication. A member of the North Carolina Army National Guard, he will deploy as a Behavioral Health Technician with Charlie Company, 230th Brigade Support Battalion.

Family, teammates, faculty, staff, and the Panther community gathered to celebrate his academic achievements, athletic contributions, military service, and the character he has shown throughout his time at Ferrum.
Congratulations, Jamarion! We are proud to call you a Panther. 🖤💛🇺🇸 Ferrum Rising!
For more on this special moment and pictures, go to:
https://ow.ly/Bn0950ZW5wo

Today is National DAF Day.DAF Day is a nationwide effort encouraging donors to direct funds they have already made avail...
10/08/2026

Today is National DAF Day.

DAF Day is a nationwide effort encouraging donors to direct funds they have already made available through a sponsoring organization to charitable purposes they care about.

What is a DAF? https://ow.ly/PCu150ZVE4p

If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF), here are steps you can take for National DAF Day:

Recommend that your DAF sponsoring organization include Ferrum College in its charitable contributions.
After you have submitted your recommendation to your DAF sponsoring organization, let Ferrum College know you did so by following the link below. This will notify us to be on the lookout for the grant from your DAF sponsor.

https://ow.ly/wTmf50ZVE4r

Encourage your family and friends who have DAFs to also make a recommendation for Ferrum College.

If you do not have DAF, make a direct gift to Ferrum College at the link below. Thank you!

https://ow.ly/VcwV50ZVE4o

🎓🇺🇸 A special moment for a special Panther.Ferrum College will hold a special commencement ceremony for senior student-a...
10/05/2026

🎓🇺🇸 A special moment for a special Panther.

Ferrum College will hold a special commencement ceremony for senior student-athlete Jamarion Montford on Thursday, October 8, at 11:30 a.m. in Vaughn Chapel.

A Psychology major with a minor in Media and Communication, Jamarion is a senior defensive back in football from Newport, North Carolina, and a member of the North Carolina Army National Guard. He will soon deploy overseas as a Behavioral Health Technician with Charlie Company, 230th Brigade Support Battalion.

Join us in celebrating Jamarion as he earns his degree and prepares for his next chapter of service to our country. 🎓🇺🇸

Congratulations, Jamarion! We are proud to call you a Panther. 🖤💛

To read more of his story, go to:
https://ow.ly/NR4850ZUFEa

🐾Ferrum College Alumni Tour🖤💛Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Union Alehouse, located at...
10/04/2026

🐾Ferrum College Alumni Tour🖤💛

Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Union Alehouse, located at 2224 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 113, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454, for a special Virginia Beach Alumni Engagement Event, including:

Dr. Mirta Martin, President of Ferrum College
Mrs. Chris Watters, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Coach Cleive Adams ‘02, Vice President for Athletics
Corretta Patterson ‘97, Director of Alumni, Family Relations, and Annual Giving

This regional tour is designed to bring the spirit of Ferrum directly to you. It is the perfect opportunity to reconnect, share ideas, and network with fellow Panthers without having to make the long journey back to campus. This is your moment to hear exciting updates about the College, discuss the future of Ferrum, and catch up with old friends while meeting new members of our community.

Special thanks to Rob Nielsen ’98 and Brian Zyglocke ’01, ABOD Alumni Engagement Chair, for helping to coordinate this event! 🖤💛

For more information and to register, go to:
https://ow.ly/gRay50ZPIhY

Faith of Our FathersJoin us at the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre to learn more about the history of Ferrum College as we cel...
10/03/2026

Faith of Our Fathers

Join us at the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre to learn more about the history of Ferrum College as we celebrate a century in song during Homecoming Weekend.

One of the oldest buildings on campus, Schoolfield Hall was the original chapel, with a gymnasium and more, before it became home to the Sale Theatre, the Rex Stephenson Theatre, and the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre.

In this uplifting performance originally written by R. Rex Stephenson for the centenary of Schoolfield Hall in 2025, we’ll take a fun trip through scenes from Ferrum College history and the building’s first 101 years.

Friday, October 30, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 1, 2:00 p.m.

For more information and to reserve tickets, which is recommended but not required, go to https://ow.ly/TVbW50ZU7TC

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