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Founded in 1913, Ferrum College provides life-long learning and outstanding career and graduate school preparation in a setting of rich natural beauty. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwestern Virginia, Ferrum is a four-year primarily residential college with easy access to the major metropolitan areas of Roanoke, Virginia (35 miles to the north) and Greensboro, North C

arolina (70 miles to the south) where shopping, social, dining and entertainment opportunities abound. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers and state parks, Ferrum also boasts a wide variety of venues for outdoor adventure and recreation. Ferrum offers more than 30 areas of study ranging from business and environmental science to teacher education and criminal justice, small class sizes, and a dedicated faculty. The Ferrum experience is rich with opportunities for internships, hands-on learning, international and domestic travel, scholars programs, personal development, and service to the community.

06/18/2026

Ferrum College changed her life.

Day’Ana Mackey, from Newark, NJ, is a rising sophomore double-majoring in Criminal Justice and Sports Management. She credits Ferrum College with helping her overcome challenges, find her confidence, and continue pursuing her dreams.

In her own words:
“Ferrum College has had a major impact on my life by bringing out a better and different side of me. I’ve become much more outgoing, dedicated, and interested in being involved with my school – something I never imagined for myself before meeting the mentors and staff members who encouraged and supported me.”

Your support provides financial aid, student-focused programs, success coaching, and the caring campus community that helps students thrive.

We’re just $30,000 away from reaching our Ferrum Fund goal—and every gift made by June 30 helps open doors for students like Day’Ana Mackey.

If you've already given, thank you for making stories like Day’Ana’s possible. If you haven’t yet, there’s still time to make a difference.

Make your gift today: https://ow.ly/eVe550ZcVtA

06/16/2026

Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Program Through the Years

As the Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Monitoring Program prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary this fall, we'll be sharing photos and memories from four decades of research, discovery, and environmental stewardship.

We're starting with the program's newest student scientists: Dashawn Nichting, Gracie Edwards, Ashly Cutcliff, and Dew Adams. This summer, they are conducting vital water-quality testing and carrying forward a tradition of hands-on scientific research that has helped monitor and protect Smith Mountain Lake for 40 years.

Stay tuned as we look back at the people, projects, and milestones that have shaped this enduring Ferrum College program.

06/13/2026

We're honored to be recognized as one of the 12 Most Beautiful College Campuses in Virginia by "Dogwood"!

Thank you to Aila Boyd for highlighting Ferrum College's natural beauty, environmental legacy, and the distinctive character of our 700-acre campus. From the wildlife around Adams Lake to the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets that paint our skies, Ferrum offers a learning environment unlike any other.

As one of the nation's first colleges to offer an environmental studies program, we're proud that our commitment to connecting education with the natural world continues to impress visitors and students alike.

This stunning sunset over Adams Lake, captured by Dr. Tina Hanlon, is just one example of the beauty our students, faculty, staff, and visitors experience every day.

Have a favorite Ferrum College campus view? Share it in the comments! 🖤💛

🔗: Read more at https://ow.ly/PqP650ZbgB0

06/12/2026

🐴🌾 SAVE THE DATE! 🐴🌾

Join us on October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Ferrum College Blue Ridge Folklife Festival & Arts & Crafts Show!

Celebrate the rich heritage of the Blue Ridge with a day full of tradition, creativity, and family fun. Enjoy regional folk music, traditional crafts, tractors, c**n dog competitions, delicious food vendors, a children's fun area, and much more. New this year, discover arts and crafts that blend modern creativity with techniques passed down through generations.

As the longest-running folklife festival in western Virginia, this beloved event offers something for everyone. Mark your calendar and make plans to spend the day with us on the campus of Ferrum College!

Learn more: https://www.ferrum.edu/brim/blue-ridge-folklife-festival/

06/10/2026

🎶 Discover the music behind Mark Twain! 📚

Join Ferrum College Professor of English Lana Whited for a fascinating lifelong learning program exploring Mark Twain’s passion for music on Tuesday, June 16, at the Phoebe Needles Center. The program will feature live musical performances by Fair and Austin Robey of the beloved local band The Robeys.

📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ Check-in: 9:30 a.m. | Program: 10:00 a.m. | Lunch: 12:00 p.m.
📍 Phoebe Needles Center, Callaway, VA

For more information and directions for registering, go to https://www.ferrum.edu/news/ferrum-college-professor-to-present-lifelong-learning-program-on-mark-twain-and-music/

We hope to see you there! 🎵

06/08/2026

🎵 Come make music with us TONIGHT! 🎵

Every Monday at 7 p.m., Ferrum College hosts the Monday Music Jam, a FREE weekly celebration of authentic old-time and bluegrass music right here on The Crooked Road!

Whether you want to pick along, sing your heart out, kick up your heels dancing, or just sit back and soak in the sounds, everyone is welcome. 🪕🎶

📍 Weather permitting: Leo Scott Pavilion (across Rt. 40 from the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum) | Indoors: Grousbeck Hall on campus
🪑 Chairs and accessible parking available.

Follow our page for weekly location updates: facebook.com/ferrumcollegeappalachianmusic

See you tonight! 🌿

📸: Dr. Bob Pohlad

06/06/2026

🔨 Build your future this summer at Ferrum College!

Ferrum College is partnering with Build Smart Institute, the Franklin County Office of Economic Development, Procon, Inc., and Virginia Housing to offer TWO FREE hands-on summer camps this July for high school students interested in construction, engineering, design, and skilled trades. 🦺🏗️

🔹 Concrete Week | July 6-13
Explore the world of concrete construction through hands-on projects, real tools, jobsite safety training, and career exploration in the construction industry.

🔹 Carpentry Week | July 13-17
Learn basic carpentry skills, workplace safety, and craftsmanship while working alongside industry professionals.

Both camps offer students the opportunity to gain real-world experience, build confidence, and explore exciting career paths in the skilled trades. Spots are limited!

For more info and to register, go to https://ow.ly/R1o550Z7Zjv

06/03/2026

The Black Hats came together once again to honor a legendary Panther. 🏈⛳

Ferrum College Football celebrated the 16th Annual Hank Norton Memorial Golf Tournament on May 30 at Botetourt Golf & Swim Country Club. With 107 participants, generations of Ferrum football alumni, friends, and supporters enjoyed a day of fellowship, friendly competition, and remembrance while honoring the life and lasting legacy of Coach Hank Norton.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this cherished tradition another success.

To read more and see photos, go to https://www.ferrum.edu/news/ferrum-college-football-celebrates-black-hats-tradition-and-brotherhood-at-16th-annual-hank-norton-memorial-golf-tournament

06/02/2026

Ferrum College saved him.

Zeke Keel, a wrestling champion in high school, needed financial aid in order to attend college. He received a scholarship to a larger university but did not feel at home there. He felt lost and lacking the support he needed for success. He was ready to give up on college and quit his wrestling career – until he discovered Ferrum College. Zeke shared that transferring was the best decision he has made.

Zeke was named Most Outstanding Wrestler at the 2026 NCWA Mid-Atlantic Conference Wrestling Championships in early March and became Ferrum College’s first-ever national champion at the 2026 NCWA National Championships on March 28 in Louisiana. It would not have been an option without the financial aid he is receiving.

In his own words:
“It has been amazing coming to a place where I feel genuinely supported.” Needless to say, receiving the financial aid he needed and coming to Ferrum College have kept his wrestling career and dreams alive.

If you’ve already made a gift this fiscal year, thank you! You are a part of stories like Zeke’s.

We need your urgent help to open more doors. Will you help open the door for another student today?

Read More and Make Your Gift Today: https://ow.ly/jPKp50Z6F1B

📸: Gabby Mendoza,

05/30/2026

Coming to an end on the Panther Trail:

This spring, Ferrum College launched a free Personal Training Program at the Fitness Center, co-sponsored by the Health and Human Performance Program and the Employee Wellness Program through Human Resources.

The initiative gives Health and Human Performance interns valuable hands-on experience while helping students, faculty, and staff build confidence in the gym, set fitness goals, and create sustainable workout routines for long-term wellness. 🏋️‍♀️✨

To read more about the program, go to https://ow.ly/ntzx50Z5nSU

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