A new federal law of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requires textbook publishers to give detailed information in writing to faculty choosing course material. Taking affect July 1, the […]
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Ferris opens East Campus Suites
Ferris State University will open its newly renovated East Campus Suites for the fall 2010 semester. With a $22 million dollar renovation price tag, the trio of three-story “green” suites […]
Contract negotiations continue
Ferris State University’s Faculty Association (FFA) is continuing negotiations with the Employer Negotiations Team (ENT) in hopes of reaching a possible contract settlement. Beginning July 23, 2009, the Employer Negotiations […]
New Ferris program promises success
For the upcoming fall semester, Ferris instituted a new program known as the Ferris Orphan and Foster Youth Initiative (FOFYI). The program’s goal is to provide opportunities for students who […]
New optometry building “cutting edge”
The Michigan College of Optometry building will be finished on Jan. 3, 2011 and Ferris faculty are looking forward to its completion. Dr. Mark Swan, a professor in the College […]
Not just a dessert
Senator Carl Levin had a pie shoved in his face during a discussion with members of the Big Rapids community at Peppers Café on Monday. Levin was in Big Rapids […]
Avoiding the freshman fifteen
With all the heavy studying and quick meals, a number of first-year students fall victim to the freshman fifteen. The freshman fifteen is a term used to describe the increased […]
Walking the walk
Located in the center of Big Rapids, the Big Rapids Riverwalk is a historic part of the community. Traveling along the Muskegon River, Big Rapids’ Riverwalk starts in downtown Big […]
Big Rapids renovation
The city of Big Rapids will get a face-lift this summer with the Downtown Big Rapids Streetscape Project, which broke ground May 3. Some of the enhancements include road construction […]
Fire in North Bond Hall
Emergency response teams were called to “full response” when the fire alarm in North Bond Hall was triggered on the second floor April 29. Students stood in the chilly night […]