Ferrum College’s Student Newspaper Launches a New Website to Reach Broader Audiences The clacking of keyboards. Giddy laughter. Nervous tension filled the newsroom the morning of the website launch, as reporters awaited the start of the next chapter for their paper. The Iron Blade, Ferrum College’s student run newspaper, has been publishing for 67 years, [...]
Ferrum College alumna and former Boone Honors Program member Suzie Maines ’21 double majored in Spanish and International Studies. A native of Winchester, Virginia, Maines currently works in Madrid, Spain, through the North American Language And Culture Program (NALCAP). Since January 2022, Maines has taught English to public high school students in Madrid and helped [...]
FERRUM, VA (September 21, 2022) – Ferrum College recently welcomed Alex Southworth-Molchan to the campus community as director of Human Resources. In addition to traditional human resources responsibilities such as recruiting and administration, in her new role Southworth-Molchan will help shape a new vision for human resources in a time when societal expectations about work [...]
FERRUM, VA (September 15, 2022) – Ferrum College Arthur, 1913, and Beckham Giving Society members gathered on Saturday, September 10, 2022, to celebrate the impact of the $3.2 million the College received during the 2021–2022 fiscal year. Donors enjoyed a luncheon, a keynote address from President David Johns, and met two students—Makayla Fincanon and JaQuice [...]
Hello! My name is Anna Milliron, and I am from Roanoke, Virginia. I am majoring in psychology and I plan to attend grad school and become a licensed counselor. I am also on the women's soccer team, and I enjoy working out, painting, seeing friends and family, and outdoor activities.
Ferrum College is pleased to announce this year’s three annual alumni awards: Young Alumni, Distinguished Alumni and Beckham Medallion. The awards are part of a tradition begun with recognition of several college founders and leaders from the 1920s. Winners are nominated by alumni, faculty, or staff, vetted by the Nominations Committee of the Alumni Board [...]
My name is Monet Malek, I am a freshman Pre-Professional Health: Pre-Med major here at Ferrum. With my degree, I intend to pursue a career in neurological sciences. I'm a born and raised Virginian; originally from VA Beach but have resided in Roanoke for the past 15 years. In addition to being a member of Ferrum's Boone Honors [...]
My name is Carley Dye and I am from Lebanon, Virginia. My major is currently undecided, but I’m exploring all the different academic possibilities I can. I enjoy spending time with my friends, listening to music, and occasionally reading fiction novels.
My name is Erin Harden, and I am from Clifton Forge, Virginia. I am a biology major and hope to pursue a career as a lab technician. At Ferrum, I am on the Women's basketball team. In my free time, I enjoy reading YA fiction novels or hanging out with my friends.
My name is Kennedy Hernandez Velasquez. I am from Sanford, North Carolina. I am a student-athlete and part of the football team here at Ferrum College. My major is Health & Human Performance. I enjoy fishing on my free time, and I love spending time with my friends and family.
