Openness and transparency appear to be characteristics on which Ferris State University prides itself. In recent years, the university has made it a point to be forthcoming with information such […]
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Task force suggests increase in aid
The university is considering increasing financial aid for Ferris students by millions of dollars. The Presidential Enrollment Task Force (ETF) recommended increasing Ferris institutional aid assistance by $3 million beginning […]
Medical marijuana case set for trial
A Ferris State University student is set to go to trial in January at the 49th Circuit Court in Big Rapids on felony charges related to a marijuana complaint that […]
Learning for prevention
Ferris students have received training to prepare them with skills and confidence to intervene in a high-risk drinking situation. Students participated in Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS), which is designed […]
SG revisions await approval
Revisions of the finance division’s governing document have been proposed and if approved will go into effect for the new student government president’s term in the spring. Revisions of the […]
SG amends budget
Student government amended its budget by adding $2,000 to send four student government members to a conference at Texas A&M for the BIG Event. Student government facilitates the BIG Event […]
Freedom of the press
The Political Engagement Project (PEP) hosted its third panel discussion of the semester regarding students’ first amendment rights on Nov. 12. Ferris political science professors along with representatives from the […]
Torch News Briefs
Thanksgiving break information Thanksgiving recess begins Wed. Nov. 27; all classes will be dismissed at noon. All offices will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 27 and remain closed until […]
Female harasses ex-boyfriend
Harassment complaint On Nov. 8 at 5 p.m., officers received information regarding a harassment complaint in Merrill Hall. The victim was being harassed by a female with whom he had […]
Computer virus strikes campus
Ferris is alerting students, faculty and staff of a computer virus on campus that is spreading via USB drives. The university issued the first alert on Tuesday. As of the […]