FERRUM, VA, September 22, 2023 – On Wednesday, September 20, Ferrum College held their annual Academic Majors Fair. Faculty from different programs gathered in the College's Blue Ridge Mountain Room to host freshman students and answer questions about areas of study. "We host an academic majors fair every fall semester. We target our Freshmen and [...]
FERRUM, VA, September 21, 2023 – On Thursday, September 21, Ferrum College's Agriculture Club celebrated "National Teach Agriculture Day." This event was a way for other students to learn more about Agriculture, the club's activities and studying Agriculture at the College. "We brought goats from the College farm to the quad for students, faculty and [...]
FERRUM, VA, September 21, 2023 – On September 11, Ferrum College President Dr. Mirta Martin and Vice President for Institutional Advancement Lisa Jamison Bowling welcomed Mr. Steve McDavid, president of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation, and Ms. Courtney Carlton, the foundation's Alumni Engagement specialist to the Ferrum College campus. Their visit was an opportunity to [...]
FERRUM, VA, September 20, 2023 – On Monday, September 18, Ferrum College’s Division of Nursing held a blood drive with the American Red Cross. A total of 28 people donated from faculty, staff, students, and community, including 10 first-timers. These donations will help save up to 78 lives. "Ferrum College Nursing hosts a blood drive each [...]
FERRUM, VA, September 20, 2023 – Ferrum College announces a partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University Health Services for a new paramedic program. Dr. Mirta Martin, president of Ferrum College, stated this partnership exemplifies the College's commitment to connecting higher education to workforce needs. “Ferrum College continues to explore opportunities to provide our students the vital [...]
FERRUM, VA, September 18, 2023 – On Friday, September 15, Ferrum College welcomed students from Franklin County High School's "Education for Employment - Start on Success" course to witness the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the College and Franklin County High School. Course instructor C.D. White '08 and school administrator Lisa Cook [...]
FERRUM, VA, September 14, 2023 – Hillary Klug is a talented self-taught dancing fiddler hailing from Fayetteville, Tennessee. Her unique performances involve her dancing on a wooden platform while simultaneously playing her violin. Her skills have also made her a National Buck Dancing Champion. This year, she will bring her flair to the 50th Blue [...]
FERRUM, VA, September 14, 2023 – Beth Simms, a 2009 Ferrum College graduate from Franklin County and current Alumni Board Vice President, has been appointed as the new county administrator for the Patrick County Board of Supervisors. Currently serving as the director of economic development, Simms has a diverse background in sales, teaching, and small business [...]
FERRUM, VA, September 13, 2023 – Ferrum College announces Bluegrass Brass as their new field performance band. The band will make their debut at Saturday's upcoming football game against La Grange with kick-off scheduled for noon. In addition to leading the student section in cheering on the Black Hats, Bluegrass Brass will showcase their talent [...]
FERRUM, VA, September 13, 2023 – After graduating from Ferrum College, Alexis McCargo '19 joined the United States Air Force and enrolled in physical therapy school. Despite the pandemic, McCargo persevered and continued pursuing her goals. “When everything lifted, I was able to get ready for PT School. Once I got in, I went through [...]
