Ferrum College President Joins the Conversation on “Virginians of Interest” podcast
 FERRUM, VA, May 14, 2024 – Ferrum College President Dr. Mirta Martin was recently featured on the “Virginians of Interest” podcast in an episode titled “Resilience and Opportunity: Dr. Mirta Martin’s Journey to the Presidency of Ferrum College”.Dr. Martin had an engaging conversation with the hosts Carthan Currin and Brian Campbell where she shared her personal immigration story and how it provides her a foundation to relate to many of today’s students, especially those who are first generation college students and those who face financial challenges. She highlighted the innovative and exceptional opportunities at Ferrum College as well as the resources the College offers to fulfill its commitment to affordability such as the Panther Promise of free tuition to qualifying Virginia students. Dr. Martin also discussed the College’s recent announcement to join Division II athletics in Conference Carolinas. Listen to the full episode here.### |
| More About Ferrum College:Ferrum College is a private, United Methodist-affiliated, liberal arts institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Ferrum, VA. The Ferrum experience is rich with opportunities for internships; hands-on learning; research and study-abroad opportunities as a first-year student and beyond; and excellent financial aid and scholarship packages. Ferrum College is also the first and only higher education institution in Virginia to extend the Ferrum Promise, guaranteeing that students transferring to the College with an appropriate associate’s degree will graduate with a four-year degree within two years of transfer. This spring, Ferrum announced The Panther Promise offering free tuition to qualifying Virginia students. |