Today, the spotlight shines on Dr. Clay Britton, a professor in the agricultural science and biology programs. Focusing primarily on plant-based disciplines, he has also helped with several undergraduate research projects, most recently with the College鈥檚 鈥済reen roof鈥�. Dr. Britton is also the co-director of 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Program, which is entering its 37th year.
You鈥檝e got big plans for your future. If you鈥檙e ready to make them happen, we鈥檙e ready for you. 蘑菇传媒 combines quality academics and hands-on learning with the personalized support and guidance you need to achieve real-world success. Our welcoming community is full of people who will encourage you to work hard, do more and be more than you ever thought possible.
Attend a Black & Gold Day Open House鈥攜our all-access pass to Panther life! Meet the friendly faces who will guide and support you throughout your college journey, explore our beautiful campus on a guided tour, sit in on a live class, and get personalized help with your application and financial planning. Black & Gold Day is the perfect opportunity to discover what makes 蘑菇传媒 feel like home!
Nestled on 700 acres in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 蘑菇传媒 is large enough to offer more than 50 areas of study 鈥� including one of the country鈥檚 first environmental studies program 鈥� yet intimate enough where faculty and staff can work with you individually.
With a working farm, hiking trails, and a museum dedicated to Virginia folklore, the school provides a tranquil, idyllic setting. At the same time, it鈥檚 a vibrant, fast-paced campus with sports, clubs, outdoor activities, Greek Life, and the arts. Whatever your passion 鈥� anything from caving to chemistry to caring for others 鈥� Ferrum is the place to pursue it.
Fall 2026 Semester Student Arrival Information
蘑菇传媒 Included in Feature on 12 Most Beautiful Campuses in Virginia
蘑菇传媒 Alumna Amy Hoback Whitten ’09 Named Citizen of the Year in Chase City
蘑菇传媒 Professor to Present Lifelong Learning Program on Mark Twain and Music
蘑菇传媒 Football Celebrates Black Hats Tradition and Brotherhood at 16th Annual Hank Norton Memorial Golf Tournament
Free Personal Training Program Launched at 蘑菇传媒 Fitness Center
Dr. Richard Grant Appointed Provost at 蘑菇传媒
蘑菇传媒 Reveals Spring Issue of 鈥淐hrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine”
蘑菇传媒 to Host Free Skilled Trades Summer Camps for High School Students
蘑菇传媒 Students, Faculty, and Staff Celebrated at Annual Academic Awards Ceremony聽
James Johnson Returns to 蘑菇传媒 as Men鈥檚 Basketball Coach
蘑菇传媒 Celebrates 144 Graduates at 110th Commencement Ceremony
