After more than 30 years at Ferris, Dr. Michael Cron, dean and professor at the Michigan College of Optometry (MCO) announced his retirement effective after Aug. 23, 2012. Cron felt […]
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Keys to college students’ success often overlooked, report says
Carla Rivera Los Angeles Times (MCT) LOS ANGELES – Colleges should examine a wider set of social, economic and personal characteristics to determine how they can help students remain in […]
Ferris and Occupy Wall Street
The nationwide movement known as Occupy Wall Street has been growing since it started in September. Occupy Wall Street has been defined as a “leaderless resistance movement with people of […]
Uncertainty of Obama’s student loan plan
Ferris students have felt the effects of raising tuition and a slow economy, but Obama’s new student loan plan promises to help ease the pain. Amidst the turmoil, President Obama […]
Cost considerations
The Ferris State University Board of Trustees has approved a zero percent increase rate for room and board to keep costs low amid rising tuition. “We always strive to keep […]
Halls to be demolished
More changes are coming to Ferris’ campus. Carlisle and Masselink Halls are officially set to be demolished by August 2012. The closing of these two halls is a result of […]
Thank you for not smoking
The Ferris Colleges Against Cancer RSO is taking big steps to inform students of the effects of smoking. The organization is teaming up with the American Cancer Society and bringing […]
Torch News Briefs 11-16-11
No Torch next week There will not be an issue of the Torch printed on Wednesday, Nov. 23 due to the holiday weekend. All classes will be dismissed at noon […]