Ferrum College

Homecoming 2026 is this weekend, Oct. 30–Nov. 1. Follow the links below for more info. Follow the link to watch a special Homecoming message from President Mirta Martin. ow.ly/yhKv5101TJ5 Visit ow.ly/E4yi5101TJ3 for the full Homecoming schedule. #FerrumRising

Students in Dr. Todd Fredericksen’s Fisheries and Wildlife Management class teamed up with George Palmer and Kevin Cox of the VA Dept. of Wildlife Resources for an electrofishing demonstration to assess fish populations. For more, go to: ow.ly/V8oT5101J20 #FerrumRising

The 53rd annual Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show at Ferrum College was on Saturday, October 2. To see many of the great moments that were captured at this year’s festival, go to flic.kr/s/aHBqjD8yZU #FerrumRising

Ferrum College Pink Out Stop by the campus store to pick up some Pink Ferrum College gear for this year's Pink Out on Sat. Oct 31, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the Homecoming schedule, go to ferrum.edu/homecoming-weeken… #FerrumRising

Homecoming 2026 is this weekend, Oct 30–Nov 1. We can't wait to welcome you home! Follow the link to watch a special Homecoming message from President Mirta Martin. vimeo.com/1239520043?share=c… #FerrumRising

Ferrum College alumni gathered at Union Alehouse in Virginia Beach on Thur. Oct. 15 to reconnect and strengthen their Panther ties. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to seeing our Panther family at Homecoming Weekend. ferrum.edu/event/homecoming-… #FerrumRising

🍂🎶 Ferrum College’s Blue Ridge Folklife Festival Earns Two Best of the Mountains Awards To read more about the award and festival information, including parking fees, go to ow.ly/j2XI5100iZY #FerrumRising

Join us Friday, October 23, for Ferrum College’s Senior Science Seminar Presentations! Hear from our senior students as they explore two fascinating topics in science and healthcare. To learn more, go to ferrum.edu/event/friday-scie… 📸: Bob Pohlad #FerrumRising

Ferrum College is excited to celebrate the impact of our donors and to recognize our 2026 alumni award recipients, who exemplify outstanding achievement in their lives and professions. For more information and to register, go to ow.ly/nqK150ZYxGC #FerrumRising

Billy Wagner ’94 returned to Tazewell, VA, for the dedication of Billy Wagner Park and unveiling of a statue honoring his baseball career. ow.ly/j27c50ZZLeA 📸Susan Reeves, Executive Assistant for the Town of Tazewell, and her husband, John. #FerrumRising

Presale tickets are now available for The Blue Ridge Folklife Festival & Arts & Crafts Show! Ferrum College’s 53rd Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show returns on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Click here for tickets: blue-ridge-institute-museum.… #FerrumRising

Ferrum College is excited to celebrate the impact of our donors and to recognize our 2026 alumni award recipients, who exemplify outstanding achievement in their lives and professions. Join us on October 31, 2026, 8–11 a.m. For more, go to ow.ly/Gpx650ZYxEF #FerrumRising

Big things are coming at Ferrum College! Beginning in fall 2027, Ferrum will launch two innovative academic programs designed to expand student opportunities and meet critical workforce needs across Virginia and beyond: To read more: ow.ly/vXni50ZYpz3 #FerrumRising

Ferrum College Receives $1.98 Million in First-Year Title III Funding to Launch Engineering Technology Program To read the full article, go to ow.ly/H4gh50ZYfo6 #FerrumRising #FerrumCollege #HigherEducation #EngineeringTechnology

🔬 Senior Science Seminar Presentations at Ferrum College! Join us Friday, October 16, at 11:30 a.m. in Garber Hall 106 as our senior science students share their research on three fascinating topics: For more info, go to ferrum.edu/event/friday-scie… 📸: Bob Pohlad #FerrumRising

Ferrum College and Patrick & Henry Community College have expanded their articulation agreements, creating new pathways for associate-degree students to earn a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or Teacher Education in as little as 2 years. ferrum.edu/news/ferrum-colle…

Join the Ferrum book club October 19 for a discussion of Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? A Novel of the Hollywood Blacklist by Amanda Cockrell, who will join us for the conversation! For more information, go to ferrum.edu/event/ferrum-comm… #FerrumRising

🐾 Save the Date: Homecoming Weekend 2026! 🖤💛 Mark your calendars for October 30–November 1 and get ready for a weekend full of Panther Pride, reunions, and unforgettable memories at Ferrum College! For more info and to register, go to ow.ly/B24750ZWw3p #FerrumRising

Ferrum College’s 53rd Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show returns on October 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering an enhanced festival experience for all ages. For information, go to ow.ly/gx9P50ZThQf #FerrumRising

Ferrum College 5K Color Walk/Run 2026 🎨🏃‍♂️ Ferrum College’s Nursing, Social Work, and Teacher Education programs invite you to join us for our Ferrum College 5K Color Walk/Run. To register and for more info, go to ow.ly/pCE150ZWw6H #FerrumRising