The space that housed Bishop Hall is being converted into a green space for students to enjoy. The Bishop Hall demolition started in late May after a condition assessment determined […]
Posts by Kourtney Fairchild
Campus navigation
Ferris has many different buildings on campus that house a variety of services for students. In the heart of campus is the David L. Eisler Center, where students can hang […]
Buying secondhand in BR
In a world where fast fashion and disposable goods are the norm, thrift and resale stores provide a refreshing alternative. These shops offer consumers a unique selection of goods at […]
Applications hit an all-time high
Over 18,000 applications for the fall 2024 semester, marking a 40% increase from last year and an all-time high for the university. A total of 18,860 students have applied to enroll […]
Media Fest shifts focus
Media Fest, hosted by the Media Communications Association, focused on soft skills for the first time. This was the 23rd annual Media Fest, which took place on April 12 in […]
Scholarship updates
Phase two of Scholarship Universe will open on April 15. This phase will include all donor-based Ferris Scholarships. These scholarships are not included in the first phase because some require […]
Pool closure
The pool at the Student Recreation Center will be closed for the rest of the semester for maintenance. According to the Director of University Recreation and Wellness programs Justin Harden, […]
Big Event cancelled
The Student Government Association canceled this year’s Big Event, marking only the second time in the 16-year tradition. The Big Event is a day of service where groups of student […]
New scholarship platform
Ferris recently announced Phase I of ScholarshipUniverse, a personalized scholarship platform for students, after a delay in the release of Free Application for Federal Student Aid information. Federal Student Aid […]
The future of student government
Computer information systems junior Stephen Bender was recently elected as the Student Government Association president after a “series of unfortunate events” in the organization. Bender ran against finance and economics […]