BYHS seniors go out with a splash Jun 5, 2008
After graduation, Shumaker said she'll have one more opportunity to spend time letting loose with friends during senior week at Myrtle Beach, S.C., then it's on to Ferrum College. Other seniors said they would miss their closest friends, but were anxious to graduate, leave high school behind and join the working world. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Pair to join Panthers May 24, 2008
And their destination is the same, Ferrum College. Wagy, a 6-2, 180-pound linebacker, was a second team All-Central District linebacker and honorable mention at offensive guard. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
School lays out plans for next 12 years May 18, 2008
The closest colleges with agriculture programs include Virginia Tech and Ferrum College. Along with expanding offerings, the university hopes to expand in population, Thomas said. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
VHS offers free admission May 8, 2008
This exhibition, organized by the Blue Ridge Institute of Ferrum College, is believed to be the largest exhibit ever mounted on moonshining in the United States. Covering more than a century of moonshining in the mountains of Virginia, it tells the story of illegal alcohol distilling in defiance of the federal government's excise tax. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Washington Sunday: Vulcans, Johnson join 'Elite' company Mar 23, 2008
He ended up at Ferrum College in Virginia for the 2004-05 school year after then-coach Scott Shepherd's mother-in-law, a secretary at Beaver Falls High School, matched the player with the school. "I was teaching summer school and was in the office talking about what I was going to try to do for Kenny," Biega said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG West: Beaver Falls grad Johnson a good fit for California (Pa.) men's basketball team Mar 20, 2008
He ended up at Ferrum College in Virginia for the 2004-05 school year after then-coach Scott Shepherd's mother-in-law, a secretary at Beaver Falls High School, matched the player with the school. Johnson was an immediate success. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Colleges petition Congress for security aid Mar 8, 2008
On Feb. 23, college officials at Ferrum College in Virginia ordered a campus lockdown after a man was seen with a gun in a residence hall. The college is less than 50 miles from Virginia Tech. (USA Today)
Beyond the Hill Briefs Feb 28, 2008
Potential shooter causes Ferrum College to lock down ... A housekeeper at Ferrum College notified authorities Tuesday after seeing what she believed to be a young white male carrying a handgun, according to FC's weekly newspaper, The Iron Blade. (Daily Orange, NY)
Police search campus after lockdown Feb 27, 2008
Classes at Ferrum College were canceled for the rest of the week, and students were told they could leave early for spring break, which was to have begun after classes Friday, school spokeswoman Natalie Faunce said. Earlier Tuesday, Ferrum College President Jennifer Braaten activated an alert system and ordered the school locked down after a member of the housekeeping staff reported seeing a young man walk into a residence hall with a handgun, Franklin County Sheriff Ewell Hunt said at a news... (MSNBC -- Crime)
UPDATE - Lockdown Lifted At Ferrum College Feb 27, 2008
A daylong lockdown at Ferrum College has been lifted after police combed the campus after a housekeeper reported seeing a man with a handgun in a dormitory. School officials say students were told tonight that they could leave early for spring break, which was due to begin after classes Friday. (WTKR.com, VA)
Happening Now: Ferrum College Cancels Classes In Wake Of Gun Scare Feb 27, 2008
Classes at Ferrum College were canceled for the rest of the ... Earlier Tuesday, Ferrum College President Jennifer Braaten. (WTVR.com, VA)
Gun Report Triggers Campus Lockdown Feb 27, 2008
Area police and SWAT team officers search for a suspicious man seen on the campus of Ferrum College in Ferrum, Va ... Ferrum College, located south of Roanoke, Va ... A report of a suspicious man carrying a gun on the campus of Ferrum College in Ferrum, Va. (ABC News)
Goddard has 10 tackles, interception Nov 6, 2007
Bryan Haywood s touchdown in the fourth quarter gave North Carolina Wesleyan a 24-17 win in Saturday s game against Ferrum College. Haywood scored on a 1-yard run with 3:47 to play. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Copper scores touchdown in Saints’ win Oct 30, 2007
The Bishops (6-2, 5-0 USA South) return to action next Saturday in a 1 p.m. game at home against Ferrum College. WILSON. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Patrick Henry Community College joins National Junior College Athletic Association Sep 5, 2007
Ferrum College and Richard Bland College were both sanctioned by the NJCAA in the 70s and 80s, but neither is a member of the Virginia Community College System. Patrick Henry Community College, founded in 1962, has offered basketball and baseball as a club sport for many years, but has been working toward NJCAA status for the past several years. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Ecologists work to link kids with nature Aug 7, 2007
The symposium No child left indoors: Ecologists linking young people with nature co-organized by the Ecological Society of Americas Vice President for Education Margaret Lowman (New College of Florida) and Bob Pohlad (Ferrum College) will be held during the joint meeting of ESA and the Society for Ecological Restoration ... In addition to Louv (San Diego Union-Tribune) and Lowman, other panelists in the session are: Carlos De la Rosa (Catalina Island Conservancy), Carolyn Lee Thomas (Ferrum... (EurekAlert!)
Big Island Post keeps busy Jul 12, 2007
This Friday, the Islanders will travel to Ferrum College to play a very tough Rocky Mount Post 6. On Sunday, the team will host Covington Post 4, in a first-time meeting. (Bedford Bulletin, VA)
Harry Potter: Destined to be a classic? Jul 8, 2007
"I think a classic will reflect its time and place and still speak to people outside of that time and place," said M. Katherine Grimes of Virginia's Ferrum College, one of several scholars who weigh in on Rowling in The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter: Perspectives on a Literary Phenomenon ... Ferrum College Professor Grimes argues that the books are unique because they attract not just two but three distinct audiences. (AZCentral -- News)
Can Harry Potter die? Jul 6, 2007
there is this sort of pattern that the hero delivers people to the promised land but does not see it himself, said Lana Whited, professor of English at Ferrum College in Ferrum , Va. pointing out examples from King Arthur to Moses to Frodo. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Could Harry Potter die? It would make mythological sense Jul 6, 2007
there is this sort of pattern that the hero delivers people to the promised land but does not see it himself,'' said Lana Whited, professor of English at Ferrum College in Ferrum , Virginia, pointing out examples from King Arthur to Moses to Frodo. Greek mythology has plenty of examples, like Hercules, who was killed at the height of his strength, said Mary Lefkowitz, a retired classics professor who taught at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Post 217 out of the gate in Legion ball Jun 28, 2007
On Saturday, the squad travels to Ferrum College to play a double header against Rocky Mount (start time is 4:00 for the first game). On Tuesday, July 3, the team will be home again, this time playing arch rival Lynchburg-Post 16. (Bedford Bulletin, VA)
Three local students receive scholarships Jun 13, 2007
Mary Rimasse is a junior at Ferrum College. She is majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in forensics. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
An opportunity lost May 24, 2007
" Jones said. Jones coached at E.E. Smith in Fayetteville before going to Ferrum College in Virginia from 1982-84. He moved on to Elon in 1985 and molded that program into a Carolinas Conference and NAIA power, reaching the World Series in 1989. One of the Fightin' Christians' biggest rivals was an Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) team that featured pitcher Billy Godwin, now ECU's head coach. He left Elon in 1990 for a job as Georgia Tech's pitching coach and later worked as... (The Daily Reflector)
Sonnastine wins again, Devil Rays fall May 21, 2007
The Eagles, currently ranked fourth in the country, defeated host Ferrum College in the finals of the South Region tournament in extra innings this afternoon. Good luck the rest of the way. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Seven Polk Athletes Finalize Plans May 18, 2007
From Victory Christian, linebacker Reggie Moore and wide receiver/defensive back Sean Beckford have signed with Ferrum College in Virginia. Moore was first team All-State at linebacker and Beckford was first team All-State at defensive back. (The Ledger)
UMW awards emeritus titles to 3 today May 12, 2007
He has directed communications programs at Ferrum College, Wofford College and Shenandoah University, along with 20 years at UMW, earning the nation's top awards in marketing, communications and public relations. He is a specialist in helping colleges and universities gain national recognition and visibility through media relations. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Small colleges deal with counseling needs of students May 6, 2007
In a case involving Ferrum College in Virginia, the college was cited for rrors in judgment and communication by school personnel that contributed to the suicide of 19-year-old Michael Frentzel in 2000. Court records showed dean of student affairs David Newcombe, who met with Frentzel and after noticing the student had some self-inflicted scratches on his neck and bruising on his head from banging into a wall, made the student sign a statement declaring he wouldn't hurt himself. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Meredith announces he'll run for second term as supervisor, again as Independent Apr 18, 2007
He graduated from Fincastle High School in 1958 and graduated from Ferrum College and Lynchburg College. He says he was diligent in keeping an eye on the tax rate last year when the new real estate assessments went into effect. (Fincastle Herald, VA)
Read More... Mar 11, 2007
Similarly, a Virginia federal court recently found that Ferrum College had a legal "duty of care" to a student who hanged himself on campus after his girlfriend showed a letter in which he threatened suicide to a resident assistant and other college officials. (Salon Magazine ). (Disinformation)
Academy not for the Birds Mar 6, 2007
Miranda Carrasco had a team-high 14 points but the Ferrum College women s basketball team dropped the USA South tournament championship game to Christopher Newport last weekend, 77-53, in Newport News. The loss cost the Panthers a spot in the NCAA Division III basketball tournament. (Vinton Messenger, VA)
Dawson bridged gap from tragedy to rebirth Dec 23, 2006
- where they were trying to get the commitment of a Ferrum College linebacker - when a news bulletin came over the radio. "We knew it was serious, but it didn't sound devastating," Dawson said. (Marshall Sports -- Rivals.com)
AREA SCHEDULE Nov 17, 2006
Ferrum College at Elmira College (Jon Adamson), 3 p.m.. HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Jackson snags six receptions for ECSU Oct 30, 2006
Wesleyan (4-4, 3-2 USA South Conference) plays at Ferrum College on Saturday ... Wesleyan (4-4, 3-2 USA South Conference) plays at Ferrum College on Saturday. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Discovery Shop Fills a Need for Cancer Survivor Ora Smith Oct 18, 2006
Shop because it makes you feel good, is the statement Ferrum College President Jennifer Braaten used after purchasing merchandise at the Franklin Road store. What makes this store so popular and what makes Smith such a dedicated volunteer. (Salem Mainstreet Newspapers, VA)
Crannis appointed new BPD chief Oct 10, 2006
Crannis has an undergraduate degree in public administration from Ferrum College and a master's degree in public administration from Virginia Tech. She is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Professional Executive Leadership School. (News Messenger, VA)
September 25, 1971: Marshall-15 Xavier-13 Sep 26, 2006
Dawson had been recruiting Ferrum College by car and missed the tragic crash. The Herd varsity returned Felix Wright and Nate Ruffin at defensive back, as both missed the ECU trip with injuries. (Goherd.com)
• A nag of an ideaLife LEAVE HOME It's the first day of fall--have a ball, y'all A Sep 23, 2006
Then there's the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival, which takes place Oct. 28 at Ferrum College in Ferrum. This is kind of far away (168 miles), but it's billed as Virginia's largest celebration of authentic regional traditions. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Vikings have no horns, no Hickam Sep 22, 2006
For two, Jim Hickam is now wearing a black shirt and long pants on the sidelines of Ferrum College football games. Burt Torrence has taken over the reigns at Northside after the school administration pushed Hickam out of his job of 32 years. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Botetourt has its first home date this Friday; former NFL star will be on hand for coin toss Sep 14, 2006
And, former NFL star Chris Warren, a former teammate of Benson's at Ferrum College, will be on hand for the coin toss as the '06 home season officially begins. Now, Benson's only worry is that the offense shows up. (Fincastle Herald, VA)
The U-18 FASA Impact have impressive start Sep 12, 2006
On Aug. 25, the Impact played friendly matches against Averett University, Ferrum College and Sweet Briar College and came away with three impressive wins, not giving up a single goal while scoring 12 goals of their own. At the Sun Cup Showcase, the Impact scored nine goals while allowing only four. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Suicidal students challenge dorm evictions Sep 8, 2006
But that philosophy was undermined by two court rulings involving the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Ferrum College in Virginia. In both cases, judges ruled prior to out-of-court settlements that colleges might have a duty to prevent a suicide if the risk was foreseeable. (FOX59, IN)
• Sarah H. Hartnett Sep 7, 2006
She overcame polio and paralysis as a child and went on to graduate from Ferrum College, where she was elected to numerous honorary positions. She was the daughter of the late Walter Millner Hicks and Helen Stewart Hicks, and was the widow of Edward Hartnett. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
College Policies on Suicidal Students Under Legal Attack Sep 3, 2006
The prevailing legal theory had long been that adult students were responsible for their own behavior, but that philosophy was undermined by a pair of court rulings involving the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Ferrum College in Virginia. In both cases, judges ruled prior to out-of-court settlements that colleges might have a duty to prevent suicide if the risk was foreseeable. (Fox News)
Former Cavalier Grid Star Appears in Football Motion Picture that Opens Today Aug 26, 2006
Hammond lettered as a wide receiver in 1986 and a defensive back in 1987 for UVa after from Ferrum College. He had seven receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown in 1986. (Virginiasports.com)
Hoerner and Gnehm Rejoin Owls Aug 9, 2006
Gnehm would round out his resume with a one-semester stint at Gardner-Webb in the spring of 2000 and finally at Ferrum College in Ferrum, VA from fall 2000 to December 2001. Gnehm obtained a bachelor's degree in physical education from Averett in 1997. (Fausports.com)
Big Island Post 217 improves record to 9-2, 4-0 district Jun 29, 2006
Friday and Saturday, Post 217 traveled to Ferrum College to compete in the Ferrum Invitational. The team played five games in the round-robin tournament. (Bedford Bulletin, VA)
Vinton Post 80 opens sweeps Rocky Mount Jun 23, 2006
Vinton will open against Big Island at noon on Friday at Ferrum College. Games will be played at Ferrum and Naff Field in Rocky Mount. (Vinton Messenger, VA)
Colonial Beach High School senior awards Jun 18, 2006
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Kaine Signs Bill Creating Southside College Jun 16, 2006
Barry Dorsey, the institute's executive director, announced that the school will offer a pilot program beginning in the fall under alliances with Longwood, Radford and Averett universities, the University of Virginia and Ferrum College. The courses are in a half-dozen programs, and eight to ten more may be added next year. (WTKR.com, VA)
Former Virginia Player Approaching End Of AFL Career May 12, 2006
Hammond lettered as a wide receiver in 1986 and a defensive back in 1987 for UVa after transferring to Virginia from Ferrum College. He had seven receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown in 1986. (Virginiasports.com)
One by one, colleges with swim tests throw in the towel May 8, 2006
In 2003, Ferrum College in Virginia dropped its swim test. Colgate threw in the towel last year. (Herald Sun)
Coastal Carolina Apr 19, 2006
The Chanticleers were not even two years removed from a 1-20 season and had not had a winning season since Powers - about to start his second season as Coastal's head coach - was a junior at Ferrum College. And despite having aspirations of the team's first winning record since 1996, Powers sensed his team was hesitant to hear what might have sounded like lofty progress. (Myrtle Beach Online, FL -- Sports)
Braun keys on communication Apr 17, 2006
" Braun was born in Manassas and moved to Fredericksburg when he was a teenager. He graduated from Stafford High School, then earned a business degree from Ferrum College in 1989, and a master's degree in business administration from Strayer University in 2001. Braun's family organized the Fredericksburg International Scottish Highland Games and Irish Festival in the city for several years, and he says he's always liked the city's charm. Braun's job involves managing the various ways Cingular... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Colleges Forcing Out Troubled Students Mar 13, 2006
" His response has college administrators around the country taking notice: Nott sued the university and individuals involved. The school violated federal law protecting Americans with disabilities, the complaint argues. The law covers mental as well as physical impairments. In essence, it says the school betrayed him by sharing confidential treatment information and suspending him just when he most needed help. In court documents filed last week, the university's attorneys defended the actions... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
