Dear Panther Family, Some relationships begin in the classroom, others at the student union, on the field, or during a late-night study session in the library. No matter where your spark first ignited, your story is part of our shared Panther history. You’re invited to the Alumni Sweetheart Society Valentine's Event—a festive evening celebrating love, connection, […]
“The Work of Hands and Hearts” is an intimate, one-night literary event celebrating the dignity, struggle, and spirit of working people through poetry and fiction. Acclaimed poet Aaron Fagan and award-winning fiction writer Patrick Dacey will share selections from their work that explore labor, class, and the everyday beauty found in persistence. The reading will […]
In 1955, Emma “Grandma” Gatewood, a 67-year-old Ohio woman in Keds, carrying her things in a homemade sack, walked the entire Appalachian Trail. She hiked nearly 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. She was the first woman to complete a solo thru-hike and later did it again twice. Her story is about grit, stubborn hope, […]
Panthers in the Roanoke area, we’re coming to you! Join fellow Ferrum alumni for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at 419 West. This regional stop is all about bringing the Ferrum spirit closer to home—no long drive back to campus required. Date: March 3, 2026 Time: Registration: 5:00 - 5:30 pm | Meet […]
An Open Mike Night for the campus and community will be held on Wednesday, March 11 in Franklin Hall at Ferrum College, beginning at 7 p.m. “Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine“ invites students, faculty, and staff to read original poems and short stories, sing, or present other talents. “Chrysalis“ and other student groups host open […]
Celebrate 50 years of impact and community at the Ferrum College Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program’s 50th Anniversary Event and Alumni Gathering on March 13, 2026, in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room of Franklin Hall. The day begins with check-in and registration at 8:30 a.m., followed by ACES training from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. […]
Ferrum College softball is entering an exciting new era as we transition to NCAA Division II and Conference Carolinas — and we want YOU to be part of it! Join us Saturday, March 14, for Softball Alumni Day as the Panthers take on King University in a Conference Carolinas doubleheader! Reconnect with teammates, swap stories […]
The 16th annual Empty Bowls event at Ferrum College will be on March 15, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event funds Panther Packs food for Ferrum Elementary School children to take home throughout the school year. Any family with food insecurity can sign their children up to receive food every week. Throughout […]
By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. This production is directed by Emily Blankenship-Tucker, with a multigenerational cast of Ferrum College […]
We're thrilled to invite you to Ferrum College for our Black & Gold Open House - a special event designed just for prospective students! Spend the day exploring campus, meeting faculty and students, taking a guided tour, and learning what life at Ferrum is all about. Plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch in our award-winning dining […]
Join us on Friday, March 20, for A Celebration of Legacy and Competition at Ferrum College! Alumni, supporters, and current student-athletes will take the court together for an afternoon of connection, competition, and Panther pride. Burrows Skeens Tennis Courts Registration: 3:30 p.m. Play begins: 4:00 p.m. As Ferrum Athletics moves into NCAA Division II, we’re […]
Ferrum College will host Agripalooza: Where Technology Meets Tradition on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in celebration of National Agriculture Day. Presented in partnership with the Virginia Small Business Development Center, Greater Roanoke & NRV, and Franklin County, Virginia, the in-person conference will bring together farmers, entrepreneurs, and community partners to explore innovation and opportunity in […]
