Ferrum is 'like a second family' KAREN DILLON Apr 30, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Updated Jun 4, 2022 0 1 of 3 Morganne Flinkstrom (second from right) was instantly drawn to Ferrum's campus as it was similar to her hometown of Radford, New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of Morganne Flinkstrom Morganne Flinkstrom will be one of 173 undergraduates participating in Ferrum's commencement ceremony on Saturday in Adams Stadium. Photo courtesy of Morganne Flinkstrom Morganne Flinkstrom (left) was a member of the women’s field hockey and wrestling teams during her tenure at Ferrum. 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