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Ferrum College Receives Virginia Department of Education Grant for Partnership Laboratory School with Franklin County Public Schools

FERRUM, VA, July 31, 2023 – Ferrum College announced today receipt of a Partnership Laboratory School Planning Grant of $199,517.00 from the Virginia Department of Education. The focus of the proposed laboratory school initiative is career readiness and workforce development for Franklin County with content areas to address health and emergency services and technical trades. [...]

Ferrum College Receives Virginia Department of Education Grant for Partnership Laboratory School with Franklin County Public Schools2023-07-31T14:27:29+00:00

Second Graduating Class of Nurses Recognized During Pinning Ceremony

FERRUM, VA, May 8, 2023 – On May 5, 2023, the second annual nursing pinning ceremony took place at Ferrum College’s Vaughn Chapel. Following the invocation by Pastor Jeff Hairston and pledge of allegiance by Carl Cline, Jr., Ferrum College President Mirta Martin gave opening remarks congratulating all of the program graduates, and reflecting on [...]

Second Graduating Class of Nurses Recognized During Pinning Ceremony2023-05-31T14:38:46+00:00

Over 200 Students to Receive Degrees During 107th Commencement on May 6

FERRUM, VA, April 26, 2023 – Ferrum College will celebrate its 107th graduating class during a commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, 2023 in W. B. Adams Stadium on campus. The College is expecting 196 undergraduate students and twelve graduate students to walk the commencement stage to receive their diplomas during the ceremony that will begin [...]

Over 200 Students to Receive Degrees During 107th Commencement on May 62023-05-04T14:55:05+00:00

Students, Faculty and Staff Honored During Annual Awards Ceremony

FERRUM, VA, April 18, 2023 – The campus community celebrated Ferrum College students, faculty and staff during its annual Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 14, 2023 in Vaughn Chapel. Following the invocation and welcome by Ferrum College President Mirta Martin, Martin was joined by Athletics Director John Sutyak for the presentation of the President's Cup award [...]

Students, Faculty and Staff Honored During Annual Awards Ceremony2023-04-18T18:35:48+00:00

Theatre Arts Invited To Participate in SML Gives Event on March 15

FERRUM, VA (January 31, 2023) – The Ferrum College Department of Theatre Arts is participating in this year's SML Gives, an online giving event on March 15 that offers more than 20 Franklin County and Bedford nonprofits the opportunity to fundraise, gain exposure and build relationships. "Our collective goal is to raise over $100,000, with [...]

Theatre Arts Invited To Participate in SML Gives Event on March 152023-01-31T18:19:12+00:00

Ferrum College Teacher Education Program Receives CAEP Accreditation

FERRUM, VA (December 15, 2022) - Ferrum College was recently granted accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for its Teacher Education program with no stipulations or areas for improvement through 2029. CAEP accreditation assures future teacher ed majors at Ferrum will graduate prepared to teach effectively.  According to the accrediting [...]

Ferrum College Teacher Education Program Receives CAEP Accreditation2023-01-05T16:56:28+00:00

First-year Student-athlete Stands Out for More Than His Athletic Ability

FERRUM, VA (December 11, 2022) – First-year student-athlete and Ferrum College baseball team member Steven Ritchie stands out on the field for more than his athletic ability. Ritchie, a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, purchased a customized pink glove three years ago near Mother’s Day. The glove, which is embroidered with “Mom” on the back, honors [...]

First-year Student-athlete Stands Out for More Than His Athletic Ability2023-01-05T16:58:00+00:00

Ferrum College Welcomes Mirta Martin as Interim President

FERRUM, VA (December 16, 2022) – Ferrum College will welcome Dr. Mirta Martin to the campus community as interim president, beginning January 2, 2023. In her role, Martin will focus on recruitment and retention; strengthening the identity and brand of the College; and supporting faculty, staff and student success. A native of Havana, Cuba, and [...]

Ferrum College Welcomes Mirta Martin as Interim President2022-12-19T12:55:37+00:00

Former Women’s Basketball Coach Donna Doonan Remembered During Tribute Event

FERRUM, VA (December 4, 2022) – A group of Ferrum College women's basketball alumnae and friends recently gathered at Swartz Gym to celebrate the life and legacy of Donna Doonan who spent 29 years as head coach of Women’s Basketball Coach for the Panthers. Doonan passed away in October 2021 after a private battle with cancer. [...]

Former Women’s Basketball Coach Donna Doonan Remembered During Tribute Event2022-12-19T17:21:45+00:00

Ferrum College Celebrates Donors After Giving Tuesday Success

Ferrum College celebrated Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 by inviting donors to help “Create The Future” for Ferrum students by making a gift of any size to the Ferrum Fund to support student scholarships. The College ended the day with gifts totaling $119,000 from more than 100 donors. “The show of support was [...]

Ferrum College Celebrates Donors After Giving Tuesday Success2023-04-11T16:21:05+00:00

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