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 […]
Posts by Kourtney Fairchild
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 […]
Reporters need to do better
Nex Benedict was a 16-year-old non-binary student who tragically died after they were physically assaulted in their school bathroom on Feb. 7, and the media still doesn’t care enough to […]
Bishop Hall set for demoltion
The Early Learning Center is scheduled to close for the summer due to the demolition of Bishop Hall. Facilities Management Associate Vice President Joe Haupt explained that they do facilities […]
SGA re-opens voting after tie
Ferris’ Student Government Association opened a second round of voting for their presidential election after the first round resulted in a tie. Voting is now open until 11:59 p.m. on […]