Shelby Waltrip
Hi, I am Shelby Waltrip. I am from Cedar Point, NC. I am planning on majoring in education. I am also a part of the volleyball team here at Ferrum!
Madison Cruz
I am Madison Cruz from Fairfax, Virginia. I am majoring in Health and Human Performance and plan to minor in coaching. I am a member of the Ferrum women’s soccer team. I love spending time outdoors. My hobbies outside of soccer include hiking, mountain and road biking, kayaking, and swimming.
Blue Ridge Institute & Museum Introduces “Friends of the BRIM” Membership Opportunities
7/11/2021 Homeschoolers' Day Camp, 2017. The Blue Ridge Institute and Museum (BRIM) of Ferrum College is pleased to announce a new membership initiative, called "Friends of the BRIM." “This is our first ever membership campaign,” said BRIM Director Bethany Worley. “These membership opportunities are an exciting part of the BRIM’s future. This is [...]
Ferrum College Celebrates 30% Increase in Giving; Finishes Year with Over $2.5 Million Raised
7/9/2021 Photo by Stephen "West" Nuttycombe, Jr. '18 Ferrum College raised over $2.5 million this fiscal year (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021), surpassing last year's total by more than $600,000. In addition to the increase in overall fundraising, the College is also celebrating an uptick in its Arthur Society members, its leadership [...]
Ferrum College Alumni Are Back in Action – and B.Y.O.E.
7/8/2021 Ferrum alumni enjoyed a Washington Nationals game (2018). After more than a year of solitude due to COVID-19, Ferrum College alumni are now able to safely gather and reconnect per updated CDC guidance for fully vaccinated individuals. “Ferrum alums are ready to get back together,” said Director of Alumni and Family Programs [...]
Ferrum College Opens Campus to Public, Announces Fall 2021 Plans
7/8/2021 Ferrum College is pleased to announce that its campus is once again open to the public. This reopening comes after the May 2021 guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which updated COVID-19 safety protocols for vaccinated individuals. While the College is not requiring students, faculty, or staff to receive the vaccination [...]
Ferrum Foundations Experience Makes “Transition to College Life Less Daunting”
7/7/2021 The following article was written by Director of Academic Outreach and Athletics Initiatives Tom Steele, who also directs the Ferrum Foundations program. A group of Ferrum Foundations students. Having a strong academic foundation is a cornerstone of success in college. The Ferrum Foundations program provides academic strategies that will ensure success at Ferrum College [...]
Anna Rymer
Hi! My name is Anna Rymer and I am a freshman here at Ferrum. I’m from a small town called China Grove, located in rural North Carolina. I’m undecided on my future career goals, but I’m considering possibly majoring in Education, Criminal Justice, or Business. I am a member of the volleyball team and Boone [...]
Aubrey Billings
I am from Roanoke, Va., and am majoring in Health and Human Performance. I am a member of the Ferrum women’s soccer team. In May 2023, I used my honors travel scholarship to take a course it Italy.
Saryn Pennell
Hi, my name is Saryn Pennell. I am from Hickory, NC. I am a freshman this year and will be playing volleyball for Ferrum. I plan on joining many clubs. I am majoring in nursing and have not decided on a minor yet.