Top Story FERRUM COLLEGE Former Virginia Secretary of Education to deliver keynote for Ferrum College grads Staff Report Apr 28, 2026 Apr 28, 2026 Updated Apr 28, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Ferrum College's commencement speaker was once the top educator in the state. Wheelan kAmq6==6 (966=2?[ H9@ D6CG65 2D ':C8:?:2VD 65F42E:@? 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