Science 398 students will present their posters on Friday, April 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Garber Hall 100.
All are welcome to attend.
Photo from fall 2025 poster presentations.
The magazine staff will reveal the Spring 2026 issue of Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine, and contributors will read from their works and discuss their submissions. Contest winners will be announced, and refreshments will be served! Everyone is welcome.
The editor-in-chief is senior Mattie Green.
The advisor is Dr. Katherine Grimes.
Click here to read past issues of Chrysalis.
Photo of contributors from fall 2025 Chrysalis reveal
Photo below by Mattie Green from a past issue.
Come on out to the Rex Stephenson Theatre for an intimate evening of music and storytelling. Orchestra Appalachia will kick off the evening with their eclectic mix of old-time, bluegrass, and gospel, followed by a program of Appalachian ballads and tales from Germany, South Africa, Polynesia, Ireland and more. This event features student performers from Performing Arts 230: Storytelling in the Oral Tradition, and Music 137: Appalachian Vocal Styles, taught by Emily Blankenship-Tucker.
The program is free and open to the public, in the Rex Stephenson Theatre (lower level of Schoolfield Hall), on April 22 at 7 p.m.
Click here for more information about programs in Music and Theatre: Professional Stage Performance.
Interested in hearing more Appalachian music at Ferrum College? The Crooked Road Monday music jam occurs every Monday of the year from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Currently being held in Grousbeck Hall, it will move to the pavilion at the Blue Ridge Institute and Farm Museum on Rt. 40 on April 27, whenever weather permits. Anyone is welcome to come at any time during the jam to play an instrument, sing, dance, or just listen and enjoy. Follow Appalachian Music at Ferrum College in Facebook for updates and many photos.
What: Don’t miss one of the biggest events of the semester for the college community at Ferrum College. Spring Fling Festival is happening on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Franklin Hall quad will be filled with music from DJ Hammer, great food, inflatables, and a full lineup of clubs and organizations bringing the energy all afternoon.
With lunch provided by Metz Culinary Management, Kona Ice, giveaways, and something for everyone, it’s the perfect chance to take a break, connect with the community, and make the most of this beautiful weather together.
When & Where:
Saturday, April 18, 2026
11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Franklin Hall Quad
Commencement weekend May 1-2, 2026
Click here for information about commencement plans and ceremonies.
Click here for article about commencement speaker Dr. Belle S. Wheelan.
Pixels and Pages is multimedia storytelling exhibition that examines both the magic and the macabre found in the forests of Appalachia. Through a blend of photography, poetry, memoir, and digital design, Mattie Green explores the fragility and determination of life nestled in the mountains. The exhibition will be opened with a reception in the E. Taylor Greer Art Gallery, in Stanley Library at Ferrum College, on April 16, 2026, 4:30-6:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend for free.
In her art, Green is drawn to the way nature coexists with the often unnoticed and abandoned traces of humanity. She enjoys searching for the unseen and highlighting that in her work. Rain, rust, insects, and forests are commonly showcased, and an undercurrent of transformation and renewal frequently makes an appearance.
Mattie Green is an Appalachian artist and multi-disciplinary creative currently living in Rocky Mount, Virginia. As a self-proclaimed “Jill of All Skills,” she thrives on learning new tools and approaches to solve complex problems from every angle. You can find samples of her work @GreenfinchMedia on Facebook and Instagram.
Mattie will graduate on May 2 with her B.S. in Marketing and her B.A. in Graphic Design at Ferrum College. On campus, she serves as editor-in-chief for Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine, and president of the Art & Media Club. Additionally, she is a member of Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society) and the National Society of Leadership and Success.
After the opening reception on April 16, the exhibit can be viewed until May 1 during the following hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 3 – 11 p.m.
Join us at Ferrum College on Tuesday, April 7, for a thought-provoking and timely talk by award-winning journalist and author Kenneth R. Rosen, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Panthers Den at Franklin Hall. This engaging event will cover key issues in political science, journalism, geopolitics, and Arctic affairs, and is free and open to everyone. Rosen’s talk will also be live-streamed on the Ferrum College Facebook page.
Rosen is an internationally recognized narrative journalist whose work focuses on the human impact of global conflict and geopolitical changes. A recipient of the Kurt Schork Award and the Bayeux-Calvados Award for War
Correspondents—and a two-time finalist for the Livingston Award—his reporting has taken him across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Rosen’s work has appeared in major publications such as “The New Yorker,” “The New York Times,” “The Atlantic,” and “WIRED.” He is the author of three books, including his latest, “Polar War: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic,” which examines rising tensions and global power struggles in the Arctic.
Rosen divides his time between Western Massachusetts and Northern Italy with his wife and their three children.
Schedule one day to come in and get your application done, your financial aid finished, and everything else checked off the list. You’ll get your entire admission process completed in just a single day.
Ferrum Football invites alumni and supporters back to campus for the Spring Game on Saturday, April 11, at W.B. Adams Stadium. Check-in and registration begin at 12:00 p.m. at the Hank Norton Center. The alumni gathering will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Big Green Room, followed by the Black Hat Walk on Bassett Field at 3:00 p.m., and the Spring Game in Adams Stadium at 4:00 p.m. The event will bring former players together to reconnect with teammates, celebrate the proud tradition of Ferrum Football, and cheer on the next generation of Black Hats as they take the field.
The Football program will also present its prestigious Big Green Award for the 2025 season, honoring the player who best exemplifies the toughness, leadership, and commitment that define Ferrum Football.
Enjoy a tailgating atmosphere with food, beverages, and fellowship with fellow members of the Black Hat Brotherhood.
Parking will be behind the stadium. The tent with food and beverages will be behind the stadium, near the parking lot.
The Ferrum College community will gather to celebrate academic excellence and achievement during the annual Academic Awards Ceremony beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, in Vaughn Chapel.
This special event recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Ferrum College students, faculty, and staff across a range of areas, including academic achievement, leadership, service, and campus engagement. The ceremony reflects the spirit of Ferrum’s guiding motto, “Not Self, But Others,” and highlights the dedication, scholarship, and contributions that strengthen the College community.
Students, faculty, staff, and guests are invited to attend as the College honors those who exemplify excellence both in and beyond the classroom.
