The Ferrum College English program is hosting a reading by Cameron MacKenzie titled “Mythic Revolution: Pancho Villa and Historical Fiction” on September 25, 2018 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the main floor of the Stanley Library in the LeAP Studio. The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the reading, provided [...]
Ferrum College students are actively involved in scientific research activities to support the development of new technologies for national defense. This summer, Rachel Bentz (Amelia, Va.), Caitlin Hodges (Moneta, Va.), and Jared Williamson (Hardy, Va.) worked under the supervision of Dr. Jason Powell to synthesize new compounds and test their potential use as components in [...]
Tuesday, September 11, 5:00 PM Hurricane Florence - Statement from President Johns The College will dismiss early tomorrow with all classes ending at 1:55 pm. Classes will not meet on campus Thursday or Friday. Likewise, all athletic practices and games will be canceled from tomorrow through the end of the weekend. The Provost will [...]
Ferrum College’s generosity was highlighted during the first football game of the season against Emory & Henry College. The game, which was scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on September 1, was delayed until 7 that evening due to lightning in the area. Mike Ferguson, director of dining services at the College, called his team [...]
Ferrum College held a campus-wide vocal competition, Oh, Say You Can Sing?, to find students, faculty,and/or staff to sing the national anthem prior to many of the home athletic events on the schedule. Eight students and one staff member were selected - check out the performance schedule for each singer below! Mariah [...]
We are excited to announce the appointment of new faculty and staff members to Ferrum College! James Cabiness Executive Director of Academic Resources James Cabiness originates from Richmond, Virginia. Cabiness holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Averett University in Danville, Virginia. He is currently working [...]
Hello, hello! My name is Joshua Sanders, and I graduated in May 2018 with a B.S. in Chemistry. I was very active on campus, involved in marching band, handbell choir, the Admissions Ambassador program, chemistry club (holding a variety of officer positions), and, of course, the Boone Honors Program! I was also an [...]
Explorer, extreme adventurer, speaker, and documentarian, Sean Burch, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Opening Convocation on Monday, August 27, 2018, at Ferrum College. The event, which is open to the entire campus community, will be held in Swartz Gym on campus beginning at 10 a.m. Classes will follow the special Midday Special [...]
Former professional football player, Collegiate All-American, Ferrum College Hall of Fame Inductee, and Fairfax High School Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, Nathan "Nate" Daniels '99 will be the keynote speaker at this year’s New Student Convocation on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at Ferrum College. The event in Vaughn Chapel will begin at 1:30 p.m. Nate [...]
Vanessa Torres, Class of 2012 Studies at Ferrum: B.A. Spanish, minor in Journalism and English Study Away: Summer in Alicante, Spain Currently: Marketing Specialist at C-SPAN One of the biggest requirements I had when searching for a college to attend, was having the opportunity to study abroad. I loved Ferrum and was so excited [...]
