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Posts by Davaria Pharr

The roots of Black History Month

Special Edition Print, Special Editions, Top Stories January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

Black History Month is an annual celebration that highlights African American history and achievements throughout the month of February. Black History Month was invented by Carter G. Woodson. Born in […]

Harlem Globetrotters make their way to Ferris

News, Top Stories January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Harlem Globetrotters will head to Ferris State University’s Jim Wink Arena as a part of their 100th anniversary tour. The Harlem Globetrotters are a nationally […]

Ferris offering new AI course

News, Top Stories, University News January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

Ferris State University’s new Artificial Intelligence for Everyone course will be coming to campus in the fall of 2026.   Students can find this course labeled under ARTI 200, and […]

Movie theater confirmed to open in 2026

News, Top Stories December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

According to a Facebook post from the Big Rapids Theatre, the venue is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026. Job postings are anticipated to be available in […]

Playing your cards

Opinions November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

Have you ever had a tarot card reading? Tarot cards are used for spiritual guidance and self-understanding, each card symbolizing different things to help answer questions or understand situations. The […]

Dr. David Pilgrim receives Rhae-Ann Booker Award

News November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

On Nov. 11, Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Strategic Initiatives, Dr. David Pilgrim, received the Rhae-Ann Booker Award for Inclusive Excellence. The presentation of the award was hosted at […]

The future of learning

News November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

Ferris State University is offering new digital learning tools this semester to assist students with learning in the classroom.   One such tool is Read&Write, a literacy support tool that […]

Pickell and Hallisy Halls scheduled for removal

News, Top Stories November 12, 2025November 13, 2025 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

  Ferris State University’s Pickell and Hallisy hall are closing and scheduled to be permanently removed from campus.   Students living in these residence halls received an email last week […]

To attend or to not attend

News November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

With midterms wrapped up and the end of the semester quickly approaching, this time of year is characterized by students weighing their options for the last of the semester.   […]

Ferris Athletics partners with AI company

News October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 Davaria Pharr 0 Comments

  On Oct. 15, Ferris State University athletics announced that they have entered into a three-year partnership with FanWord, which is an AI tool that generates content and assists with […]

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