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Caroline Kelley, sophomore, presents on the impact of living arrangements on college students during the poster sessions.
Students Participate in Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference
April 14, 2026
A blood drive sign sitting in front of the fitness center.
Blood Drive Exceeds Goal
April 7, 2026
This photo, taken form the college Instagram page, shows a Ferrum employee making sure the campus is ready for students.
Snow Week Forces College to Pivot
February 10, 2026
A flier posted at the local Dairy Queen advertises discounts for Ferrum students.
Ferrum Student Discount Offered at Local Dairy Queen
February 10, 2026
Ferrum Forward Committee discusses important business during its monthly meeting.
Ferrum Forward Holds January Meeting
February 5, 2026
Grad student Hannah Huffman prepares for a forehand return during a match.
Women’s Tennis Faces Tough Week of Competition
April 16, 2026
First-year Carlos Menendez posts a personal-best in the 1500-meter race.
Panthers Mark Top-10 Finishes
April 16, 2026
First-year Omar Martinez swings the ball back to his opponent.
Men’s Tennis faces back-to-back losses
April 14, 2026
First-years Seth Truett (left) and Carlos Menendez run in the men's 800-meter race.
Track and Field Athletes Add Personal and Season-Bests to Their Records
April 9, 2026
Senior Deontae Lawson finishes 3rd in the men's long jump event.
Track and Field Teams Boast Podium Finishes
April 2, 2026
Norton Outdoor Adventures will be hosting a kayaking trip to Philpott Lake on Sun., April 19 from 1-5 p.m.
Norton Outdoors Releases April Schedule
April 9, 2026
The cast and crew run through a few final touches during dress rehearsals for "The Music Man".
Cast and Crew Ready for “Music Man” Opening Night
March 17, 2026
Players sit around the D&D table as JB Von Preysing continues the story and campaign.
The Adventure Continues: Von Preysing’s Campaign Goes On
March 17, 2026
Aaron Fagan, left and Patrick Dacey answer questions in the Blue Ride Mountain Room after reading their work to the audience.
Authors Conduct Public Reading
March 10, 2026
Sophomore Tyjee Covington adjusts sound levels for his show 'Heart-Wave Radio'.
Student Radio Shows Begin
February 24, 2026
Professor Todd Fredericksen's environmental science classes caught and observed birds by Adam's Lake last Friday.
A Bird in the Hand…
March 26, 2026
Quad Talk
September 16, 2025
Library Talk
September 16, 2025
The largest incoming class in almost a decade attends the annual convocation to kick off the fall semester.
Ferrum Rising
September 4, 2025
Billy Wagner makes history as the first D-III collegiate baseball player to get into the MLB Hall of Fame.
Billy Wagner Enters MLB Hall of Fame
January 25, 2025
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Students Participate in Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference
Danielle Wilburn, Assistant Editor • April 14, 2026
Blood Drive Exceeds Goal
Ayden Plautz • April 7, 2026
Snow Week Forces College to Pivot
Zander Slough, Sports Editor • February 10, 2026
Ferrum Student Discount Offered at Local Dairy Queen
Olivia Holland, Staff Writer • February 10, 2026
Ferrum Forward Holds January Meeting
Ayden Plautz, Staff Writer • February 5, 2026
Sports
Women’s Tennis Faces Tough Week of Competition
Danielle Wilburn, Assistant Editor • April 16, 2026
Panthers Mark Top-10 Finishes
Olivia Holland, Staff Writer • April 16, 2026
Men’s Tennis faces back-to-back losses
Danielle Wilburn, Assistant Editor • April 14, 2026
Track and Field Athletes Add Personal and Season-Bests to Their Records
Olivia Holland, Staff Writer • April 9, 2026
Track and Field Teams Boast Podium Finishes
Olivia Holland, Staff Writer • April 2, 2026
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Friends of Ferrum Park is hosting an Opening Day Celebration on April 17 from 3-7 p.m. to kick off the 2026 season of the Ferrum Farm and Craft Market.

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From left, Gage Shelton, Rachel Blankenship-Tucker, Sophia Fonseca, and Emily Blankenship-Tucker harmonize together as a barbershop quartet during The Music Man.

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First-years Seth Truett (left) and Carlos Menendez run in the men's 800-meter race.

Track and Field Athletes Add Personal and Season-Bests to Their Records

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Grad student Hannah Huffman prepares for a forehand return during a match.
Sports
Women’s Tennis Faces Tough Week of Competition
Danielle Wilburn, Assistant Editor • April 16, 2026

Women’s tennis faced a tough three-match stretch this past week, competing in back-to-back contests before closing at home. Ferrum opened...

First-year Carlos Menendez posts a personal-best in the 1500-meter race.
Panthers Mark Top-10 Finishes
Olivia Holland, Staff Writer • April 16, 2026
First-year Omar Martinez swings the ball back to his opponent.
Men’s Tennis faces back-to-back losses
Danielle Wilburn, Assistant Editor • April 14, 2026
First-years Seth Truett (left) and Carlos Menendez run in the men's 800-meter race.
Track and Field Athletes Add Personal and Season-Bests to Their Records
Olivia Holland, Staff Writer • April 9, 2026
Senior Deontae Lawson finishes 3rd in the men's long jump event.
Track and Field Teams Boast Podium Finishes
Olivia Holland, Staff Writer • April 2, 2026
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A Bird in the Hand…
Grace Weaver, Editor • March 26, 2026

Professor Todd Fredericksen's environmental science classes caught birds by Adam's Lake last Friday. The experiential learning activity began...

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