Monthly Archives: May 2018

Ferrum College Expands Band Program with New Director of Bands, Dr. Sixto Montesinos

In the fall of 2018, Ferrum College will launch an expanded band program that will allow all students to continue their musical education at the College. Led by new director of bands, Dr. Sixto Montesinos, the Ferrum College Band Program will be all-inclusive and will feature: Ferrum College Marching Band: The Sound of Panther Pride, will be [...]

Ferrum College Expands Band Program with New Director of Bands, Dr. Sixto Montesinos2018-10-12T14:32:10+00:00

Ferrum College Selects Akademos for New Online Bookstore Service

Ferrum College has selected Akademos as its online bookstore provider to help students obtain significant savings on course materials. The College, founded in 1913, offers nationally recognized bachelor’s degree programs ranging from business and environmental science to teacher education and criminal justice.  Ferrum College will launch its online bookstore beginning Fall Semester 2018. Seamless integration [...]

Ferrum College Selects Akademos for New Online Bookstore Service2018-05-23T16:54:05+00:00

Paul L. Harris, Jr. ’65 Awarded Benjamin M. Beckham Medallion

Paul L. Harris, Jr. ’65, was awarded the Benjamin M. Beckham Medallion, the College’s highest alumni honor, during commencement on Saturday, May 5. Named after the College’s first president, Dr. Benjamin M. Beckham, the Medallion is awarded to an alumnus or alumna who exemplify in an exceptional manner the Ferrum motto, “Not Self, But Others.” [...]

Paul L. Harris, Jr. ’65 Awarded Benjamin M. Beckham Medallion2018-05-07T15:43:03+00:00

Ferrum College Celebrates 102nd Commencement – 187 Graduates Received Their Degrees

Ferrum College celebrated its 102nd graduating class on Saturday, May 5, 2018 under overcast skies in Hart International Plaza. 187 graduates received their diplomas during the commencement exercises, which included the presentation of student, faculty and alumni awards and a keynote address by Ferrum College President David Johns. Provost Aimé Sposato opened the commencement ceremony to welcome [...]

Ferrum College Celebrates 102nd Commencement – 187 Graduates Received Their Degrees2018-05-07T15:49:23+00:00

Sarah Shuford ’18 Found Her Place and Her Passion for Photography at Ferrum College

Sarah Shuford '18 found her place and her passion for photography at Ferrum College. She was featured in an article by Casey Fabris that appeared in the May 4, 2018 edition of The Roanoke Times, which can be read here. Sarah took numerous photographs of members of the Ferrum College Class of 2018. See some [...]

Sarah Shuford ’18 Found Her Place and Her Passion for Photography at Ferrum College2023-04-26T15:52:50+00:00

187 Graduates to Receive Diplomas as Ferrum College Celebrates 102nd Annual Commencement

Ferrum College will award degrees to 187 graduates when it celebrates its 102nd annual commencement on Saturday, May 5, 2018. The ceremony, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Hart International Plaza in the center of campus, will include the presentation of student, faculty and alumni awards. Among the award recipients of the day will be alumnus [...]

187 Graduates to Receive Diplomas as Ferrum College Celebrates 102nd Annual Commencement2018-05-04T22:06:12+00:00