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Hi there, Ferrum! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Ferrum's golf team scored big in the classroom this year

Also on today's calendar: Lake Erie College Storm at Ferrum College Volleyball Women.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ferrum earns Platform golf team academic honor (statesville.com) — Ferrum College's men's golf team has earned a national academic honor from PLATFORM Golf, recognizing its strong team GPA among NCAA Division II programs. The Panthers, led by head coach and alumnus Adam Crawford, are entering the final year of Ferrum's expedited transition to full Division II membership, expected to be completed in August 2027.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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