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Posts by Davaria Pharr

Ferris ranks top 20 nationally for exam pass rates

News, Top Stories March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

Ferris State University College of Pharmacy class of 2025 has been ranked in the top 20 nationally with a 94% pass rate for its license exams.   The College of […]

My experience as a Black woman

Special Editions March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

My experience being a young Black woman has been rather hard, if I could describe it in a few words. My name is Davaria. I’m a sophomore at Ferris State […]

Why college is so important

Opinions March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

When I graduated from high school in 2023, during my junior and senior years, I didn’t want to go to college. I thought I’d just go to trade school; it’s […]

Dept. of Social Work begins partnership with DHS

News March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

On Thursday, Jan. 29, the Department of Social Work joined a partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. This program includes a child welfare stipend, allowing social […]

Black history through spoken-word

Culture February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Ferris held a spoken word event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work and Black History Month. The event was hosted by the Office […]

Ferris Board of Trustees meeting updates

News February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

A meeting was held by the Ferris Board of Trustees on Friday, Feb. 13,  in the David L. Eisler Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. to discuss new iniatives, […]

Martin Luther King March rescheduled

News February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

The annual MLK March has been rescheduled for Feb. 18 and will be hosted by the Office of Multicultural Center. The annual MLK March at Ferris State started in 1987 […]

Navigating friendship as an adult

Opinions February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

As a young adult myself and part of Generation Z, I find it extremely difficult to maintain friendships as an adult. Amongst other young adults who have similar experiences, this […]

President Pink receives award honoring leadership at Ferris

News February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

President Bill Pink became the president of Ferris State University on July 11, 2022, making him the first African American President at Ferris State. Prior to becoming president at Ferris […]

Updates on new Jim Crow Museum

News, Top Stories January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

On Dec. 24, 2024, Ferris State University announced that it would be building a brand-new 22-million-dollar Jim Crow Museum in place of the old one. The museum was originally established […]

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