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Ferrum College will add new majors; signs another articulation agreement
From a low point in enrollment following the pandemic from around 650 undergraduates to over a thousand today, the President of Ferrum College says the “blue collar school,” is geared towards people that are often already working and “doing things,” – and several recent announcements are prime examples. The small private Franklin County school will add an engineering degree for the Fall 2027 semester says school President Dr. Mirta Martin, who became the 13th President at Ferrum in 2023, after serving in an interim role before that. Two new master’s programs in education and athletic training will soon be offered as well. Earlier this month Ferrum signed new articulation agreements with Patrick and Henry Community College, for those that want to finish their 4-year criminal justice or teaching education majors. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
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Hollins University Adds Five Faculty Members
Hollins University, the liberal arts educational institution for women in Roanoke, Virginia, has announced the addition of several new faculty members. is a visiting assistant professor of history. She is a historian of American commemorative culture and conducts research on how everyday Americans use monuments and memorials to situate themselves in American history. Her current book project, Laying Claim to History: America’s World War I Memorials, focuses on the thousands of World War I memorials Americans built during the interwar years across the country and how they gave voice to communities.
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$1 Million DOE Award to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation has awarded a $1,000,000 grant to Virginia Tech. The funding will support Virginia Tech in leading efforts to grow a skilled workforce required to produce, process, recover and recycle critical minerals on American soil. Virginia Tech is one of 16 schools nationwide to receive this funding.
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NRCC Discovery Day offers a closer look at college opportunities
New River Community College (NRCC) invites prospective students and their families to explore the possibilities of higher education during NRCC Discovery Day on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the college’s campus in Dublin. Whether preparing for college, considering a career change, or looking for...
The Carroll News
Cavaliers hold off Radford in first-place District duel on Senior Night
The Carroll County football Cavaliers hosted the Radford Bobcats for a Senior Night clash of titans on Friday, October 23, the final game of the regular season at Tommy Thompson Field. Both teams entered the contest unbeaten in league play with a valuable prize for the victors: a commanding lead in the Three Rivers District standings with only two games to go. And it came down to the type of do-or-die moment every player and fan lives for. After the Cavs jumped out to a 26-7 advantage, Radford came storming back within three and forced a critical fourth down at the opposing 40-yard line in the final two minutes. Head coach Seth Greer never even hesitated to leave his offense on the field and the player he turned to was one of his senior leaders, Ayden Dickerson. “We knew we were gonna be in a dogfight this week,” said Greer. “We knew they’re explosive and we knew it was a poor matchup for us with some of the injuries we’ve had in the secondary. We knew this thing would come down to the end and I told Ayden before the game, I said ‘At some point in this football game
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WSET
Push for the postseason heats up: Get latest Football Friday Week 9 scores, highlights
(WSET) — The high school football regular season is quickly coming to a close. The playoffs are only three weeks away! That means every game matters as teams push for the postseason. Get the latest Football Friday Week 9 scores and highlights. FRIDAY. LCA 36 Brookville 8. Liberty 0...
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Football Recap: Patrick Henry Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger
Patrick Henry extended their winning streak to seven on Friday, bumping them up to 7-1. They were the clear victors by a 49-28 margin over the Cave Spring Knights. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by 21 points or more this season.
WVNS
Parent of Woodrow student who walked out voices concerns
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A concerned parent of one of the Woodrow Wilson High School students who walked out of class over concerns about a new bathroom policy is frustrated with the lack of communication from both the school and Raleigh County Schools. The walkout occured on October 19th at the school in Beckley. Renee […]
The West Virginia Daily News
Greenbrier East Standout Neena McClintic Announces Division I Commitment to Miami University
LEWISBURG- Greenbrier East High School distance running standout Neena McClintic is taking her talents to the next level, announcing her commitment to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she will continue her academic and athletic career while competing in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) at the NCAA Division I level. McClintic’s decision follows a recruiting process that […] The post Greenbrier East Standout Neena McClintic Announces Division I Commitment to Miami University appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
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Roanoke College dedicates new $60 million McConnon Discovery Center
ROANOKE, Va. – On Thursday, Roanoke College celebrated the dedication of its new $60 million McConnon Discovery Center, a state-of-the-art STEM facility. Officials say the new facility is filled with teaching labs, classrooms and collaboration spaces. The world-class building creates more opportunities for students to engage in hands-on learning...
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Altavista blanks Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy for big home win
ALTAVISTA, Va. (WSET) — Altavista’s defense and ground game proved too much for Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy on the road, as the Colonels rolled to a dominant win. Altavista added to its lead in the fourth quarter when Damarius Tanner took the snap and fought his way...
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Basketball, Community Take Center Stage at Chance Harman Preseason Showcase
FLOYD, Va. – Oak Hill Academy edged Hargrave Military Academy 102-101 in a thriller during the annual Chance Harman Memorial Scholarship Fund Preseason Showcase. The matchup featured two basketball programs that have long supported the Harman family and the Chance Harman Memorial Fund, which honors Chance Harman’s memory while helping provide scholarship opportunities for students.
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McConnon Discovery Center, the new STEM facility at Roanoke College, is formally dedicated
The McConnon Discovery Center is a new STEM facility at Roanoke College that houses a number of teaching labs, classrooms and co-lab spaces for students; it debuted at the start of the Fall semester. This afternoon they will officially dedicate the 60 million dollar, 32,000 square foot space that is connected to another campus building by an elevated breezeway. More than 1000 supporters donated for the new STEM building; the largest single gift in Roanoke College history – 20 million dollars – came from RC alum Shaun McConnon, a cybersecurity expert. Its a better environment says Karin Saoub, Dean of the school of health sciences and sustainability – and a professor of mathematics:
WVNS
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine hosting “Dancing with the D.O.s”
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine will be putting on their dancing shoes for their next big scholarship fundraiser. On November 7th, 2026, the school will be hosting “Dancing with the D.O.s”. Three teams will compete to see who has the best dance moves, all made up of D.O.s., which […]
WVNS
Students at Woodrow Wilson High School walk out over bathroom use policy
UPDATE: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 @ 5:04 a.m. | BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — As an update to the walkout, Woodrow Wilson High School issued a statement on their social media. The post read, “We want to make our families aware that a student demonstration occurred today regarding existing school protocols. Woodrow Wilson High School values […]
WSLS
Blacksburg volleyball tops Hidden Valley 3-2 in hard-fought battle
ROANOKE, Va. – The high school volleyball regular season wraps up for many local teams this week. In the River Ridge district, Blacksburg paid a visit to Hidden Valley. The Bruins defeated the Titans 3-1 in late September. It appeared Hidden Valley would return the favor Tuesday night after jumping to a 2-0 match lead. But the Bruins fought back to force a decisive tiebreaker fifth set. That’s when Blacksburg outlasted Hidden Valley for the 3-2 victory.