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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.

🐾 Forged at Ferrum: Ashton Lambeth ’20, ’21, ’25 is making history!A former Ferrum College student-athlete and three-tim...
09/10/2026

🐾 Forged at Ferrum: Ashton Lambeth ’20, ’21, ’25 is making history!

A former Ferrum College student-athlete and three-time alumna, Ashton is the first graduate of Ferrum College’s M.S. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology program to receive approval from the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Resident in Counseling.

Her journey from student-athlete to graduate and now counseling professional is a powerful example of what it means to be . 💛🖤

Read Ashton’s story: https://www.ferrum.edu/news/forged-at-ferrum-ashton-lambeth-makes-history-as-graduate-first-psychology-graduate-resident-in-counseling/

🌊 Celebrating 40 years of science, service, and collaboration!Dr. Dana Ghioca-Robrecht, Data Scientist and Aquatic Ecolo...
09/09/2026

🌊 Celebrating 40 years of science, service, and collaboration!

Dr. Dana Ghioca-Robrecht, Data Scientist and Aquatic Ecologist, will report on her sabbatical project in the spring semester of 2026, analyzing 40 years of data from the Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Program. All are welcome to attend for free.

🗓️ September 11
🕦 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
📍Garber Hall, Room 106

The program is celebrating its 40th year of collaboration among Ferrum College science faculty, staff, students, and community volunteers. Dr. Delia Heck is the project director in 2026 and Dr. Ghioca-Robrecht is chair of the School of Sciences and Agriculture.

For information, go to https://ow.ly/U3kS50ZLEl2

📸: Bob Pohlad

🐾THANK YOU, Ferrum College Panther Community! 🖤💛You showed up, showed your Panther Pride, and took the 40 West Challenge...
09/08/2026

🐾THANK YOU, Ferrum College Panther Community! 🖤💛

You showed up, showed your Panther Pride, and took the 40 West Challenge Launch-A-Thon past the goal!

🎯Goal: $225,000
🏆 Actual: $229,118

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this incredible show of support possible. The Panther community’s excitement and generosity send a clear message of encouragement to our student-athletes: we believe in you, and we’re behind you!

Your donations will provide tremendous support as our teams compete throughout the year, giving our student-athletes the resources they need to pursue success on and off the field.

Couldn’t participate in the 40 West Challenge Launch-A-Thon? It’s not too late to support the Panthers! You can still make a gift to Ferrum College Athletics this year: https://www.ferrum.edu/athletic-giving/

Thank you for supporting our Ferrum College student-athletes! 🐾🖤💛

🚨We’re Just $17,000 Away From Our $225,000 Goal—and We’ve Extended the Launch-A-Thon Through Today!🏆There’s still time t...
09/07/2026

🚨We’re Just $17,000 Away From Our $225,000 Goal—and We’ve Extended the Launch-A-Thon Through Today!🏆

There’s still time to make a difference for Ferrum College’s student-athletes. Give by the end of the day today and help us cross the finish line! No gift is too big or too small. Every gift helps us reach the goal. Show your Panther Pride and help us reach our $225,000 goal.

Show our student- athletes your support by going to https://ow.ly/F45Q50ZKoHs

Your support will help provide team gear, training, travel (including food, lodging, and transportation), apparel, and other competition-related costs, giving our student-athletes the resources they need to compete at their best.🖤💛

The 40 West Challenge Launch-a-Thon is nearing the finish line: $55,000 still needed to meet the goal. We’re in the fina...
09/05/2026

The 40 West Challenge Launch-a-Thon is nearing the finish line: $55,000 still needed to meet the goal.

We’re in the final stretch, and there’s still time to make an impact! To all who have participated in the Athletics 40 West Challenge Launch-A-Thon, thank you! Your gift is making a difference for our student-athletes and helping support their journey.

If you have not yet participated, tomorrow is your last chance to join the competition and help our student-athletes exceed their $225,000 goal. The Launch-A-Thon kicked off on August 27 and ends tomorrow, September 6. Show your Panther Pride and support the Panthers as they continue their second year in NCAA Division II!

Show our student- athletes your support by going to https://ow.ly/UTUH50ZJCTK

Your support will help provide team gear, training, travel (including food, lodging, and transportation), apparel, and other competition-related costs, giving our student-athletes the resources they need to compete at their best.🖤💛

🏆Ferrum College Named One of Three Finalists for Roanoke Region’s 2026 Business of the Year Award!Ferrum College has bee...
09/03/2026

🏆Ferrum College Named One of Three Finalists for Roanoke Region’s 2026 Business of the Year Award!

Ferrum College has been named one of three finalists for the 2026 Regional Business of the Year Award, presented by the Roanoke Regional Chamber. The award recognizes established organizations that demonstrate excellence in leadership, innovation, economic impact, and service to the Roanoke region.

The recognition reflects Ferrum College’s continued momentum and transformation as the institution advances enrollment growth, expands academic opportunities, strengthens athletics, enhances financial sustainability, and deepens its commitment to serving students and the broader Southwest Virginia community. 🖤💛

To read more about this award, go to https://ow.ly/UoMO50ZIXTm

📸: Roanoke Regional Chamber

🌊 Science Seminar: Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality ProgramThe Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Program is marking its...
09/02/2026

🌊 Science Seminar: Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Program

The Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Program is marking its 40th year of collaboration among Ferrum College science faculty, staff, students, and community volunteers. In 2026, Dr. Delia Heck serves as project director.

🗓️ September 4
🕦 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
📍Garber Hall, Room 106

This summer’s student interns included Dashawn Nichting, Gracie Edwards, Dew Adams, and Ashly Cutcliff.

Be on the lookout for next week's science seminar, where Dr. Dana Ghioca-Robrecht, Data Scientist and Aquatic Ecologist, will report on her sabbatical project analyzing 40 years of data.

🚨⏱️The clock is ticking!To all who have participated in the Athletics 40 West Challenge Launch-A-Thon, thank you! Your g...
09/02/2026

🚨⏱️The clock is ticking!

To all who have participated in the Athletics 40 West Challenge Launch-A-Thon, thank you! Your gift is making a difference for our student-athletes and helping fuel their success.

If you have not yet participated, there is still time to join the competition and help our student-athletes exceed their $225,000 goal. This exciting event kicked off on August 27 and will continue through September 6. Show your support for the Panthers as they continue their second year in NCAA Division II, and help us reach the finish line!

Show our student- athletes your support by going to: https://ow.ly/gXho50ZHH7u

Your support will help provide team gear, training, travel (including food, lodging, and transportation), apparel, and other competition-related costs, giving our student-athletes the resources they need to compete at their best.🖤💛

🚜🌾Alumni & Friends Breakfast We welcome alumni & friends home to Ferrum College during the 53rd Blue Ridge Folklife Fest...
09/01/2026

🚜🌾Alumni & Friends Breakfast

We welcome alumni & friends home to Ferrum College during the 53rd Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show.

🗓️Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰9:45 am to 10:30 am
📍Ferrum College, Franklin Dining Hall

Pre-registration is required if you plan to attend the alumni breakfast at $10.00 per person, which includes tax.

For alumni breakfast registration, go to https://ow.ly/fy2Y50ZHIXM

Please contact the Alumni Office at 540.365.4216 or [email protected] if you have any questions, have dietary restrictions, or need special accommodations.

🏆2026 Ferrum College Sports Hall of FameThe 2026 Ferrum College Sports Hall of Fame inductees will be formally honored d...
08/31/2026

🏆2026 Ferrum College Sports Hall of Fame

The 2026 Ferrum College Sports Hall of Fame inductees will be formally honored during an on-campus Hall of Fame Ceremony on the morning of Saturday, September 5.

Later that day, they will be recognized at halftime of Ferrum’s home football game against Emory & Henry University, with kickoff at 2:00 p.m. at W. B. Adams Stadium.

🗓️ September 5, 2026
⏰ Program: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
📍 Blue Ridge Mountain Room, Upper Franklin Hall

For more information about attending this year’s Sports Hall of Fame ceremony and to register, go to https://ow.ly/psWq50ZHuz4

🚨Registration closes Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

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