Sam Chappell
Sam Chappell is a December 2020 graduate of Ferrum College, having earned a degree in environmental science. Sam hails from Hardy, Va., and likes working on cars and boats in his spare time. schappell@ferrum.edu
Ferrum College & BRIM to Preserve Adams Collection of Appalachian Folklore with CIC Grant
5/28/2021 The Blue Ridge Institute & Museum at Ferrum College Ferrum College has been named one of twenty-four Council of Independent College (CIC) institutions to participate in “Humanities Research for the Public Good” in 2021-22, a national initiative promoting student research and public engagement. This initiative focuses on showcasing library and museum collections [...]
Ferrum’s Madden-McAfee Named Academic All-America
5/26/2021 The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) has announced its 2020-21 Men’s Basketball Academic All-America Team and Ferrum College’s Kajuan Madden-McAfee has been named to the second team. This is Madden-McAfee’s first such honor. Two weeks ago, he was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District V first team, which advanced him to the [...]
Ferrum Welcomes Senior Director of Strategic Communications, Dean of Innovation & Opportunity
5/25/2021 On June 1, 2021, Ferrum College will welcome Lydia and Justin Kitts to its campus family. Lydia will serve as the College’s senior director of Strategic Communications and Justin has been named dean of Innovation and Opportunity. “I'm excited to join a community where good people are doing good things - guiding our students, [...]
Students Donate Over $5K in Labor, Alumnus Offered a Job Due to E-Term Experience
5/24/2021 EPD 202 students sit on the steps they built leading to the Dr. Carolyn Thomas memorial bench during the three week May 2021 E-Term. Dr. Bob Pohlad photo. During a three-week Environmental Planning and Development (EPD-202) Experiential Term (E-Term), led by Professor of Environmental Science Delia Heck and Professor Emeritus of Biology [...]
Ferrum College Sponsors Workshop Porch Stage at FloydFest21~Odyssey
5/19/2021 The Ferrum College Workshop Porch Stage at FloydFest, circa 2016. Across-the-Way Productions, Inc. has announced that FloydFest will take place this year, in person, from July 21 - 25, 2021. Ferrum College is excited to once again partner with the festival to sponsor the Workshop Front Porch and bring festival-goers a variety [...]
First Graduate Degree Students Make History on May 1, 2021
5/12/2021 On May 1, 2021, eight graduate degree students were honored during Ferrum College’s 105th commencement ceremony. These students are the first graduate degree recipients in the institution’s history. “It was such a joy and honor to be able to call the names and watch our first graduate students be hooded on stage at this year's [...]
Ferrum College Hosts A Variety of Summer Camps in 2021
5/12/2021 Ferrum College is pleased to once again host a variety of summer camps on campus this year. *This camp is full.* The Blue Ridge Institute and Museum is hosting its annual Homeschoolers’ Pioneer Day Camp on June 3, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Children ages 5 to 14 are invited to join [...]
Professional Writing Class Studies Local Child Advocacy Center, Effects of Casinos
5/12/2021 A few of the virtual ENG 461: Professional Writing students were able to pose for a photo. From left to right: Chelsea Zizzi, Ashley Dalton, Dr. Allison Harl, Bella Bettilyon, and Shela Muriel. Last semester, ENG 461: Professional Writing students collaborated with the Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center (SVCAC) to write two professional [...]
Religion Professor Eric Vanden Eykel Named General Editor to JIBS
5/10/2021 Associate Professor of Religion Eric Vanden Eykel has been named a general editor to the Journal for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies (JIBS). According to the JIBS’ website, the journal “is a peer-reviewed, open access journal [meaning that it can be read at no cost] dedicated to publishing cutting edge articles that embody interdisciplinary, social justice-oriented, [...]