Five months after the expiration of the last collective bargaining agreement, Ferris’ administration and faculty union are maintaining civil contract maintenance meetings. Associate Provost Steve Reifert and Ferris Faculty Association […]
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Obtaining event permits
Obtaining event permits differ in Big Rapids depending on where you want to hold your event. While Ferris is considered private property, places like downtown are considered public property and […]
25 years of the Ferris Foundation Benefit
The 25th annual Ferris Foundation for Excellence Benefit brought current and former Bulldogs to the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids. By the end of the night, Ferris Foundation Chair Arlen-Dean […]
Students rally for Palestine
One month after the October invasion of Israel by Hamas forces, Ferris students took to campus to voice their beliefs on the ongoing conflict. Several students present at the demonstration […]
AI: help or hinderance?
With deadlines for finals just around the corner, it can make one stressed or overwhelmed and might spark the idea to have AI write the paper. The end of the […]
Honors options expand
Starting this semester, the Honors Program is giving honors students a new requirement option that can help them find another way to achieve their service hours and cultural event requirements. […]
Reproductive rights on campus
Nov. 8 marks a year since Proposal 3 was passed in Michigan, and Ferris groups on both sides of the bill have reflected on its impact. Prop 3 is a […]
Local women’s shelter to move locations
After a “dedicated” eight-year search, Women’s Information Services found a new location on nine acres of green property. Known as WISE, the women’s shelter will be purchasing a home in […]
Welcome Minus 9
After months of renovation at the Rock Café, Ferris’ allergen-friendly food spot has reopened as the Minus 9 station. This station is made specifically for students and people with any […]
“Belonging” added to Ferris’ new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan
Ferris’ Diversity Office released the 2023-2027 Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging plan last week titled “Helping Others Rise.” It is the first plan developed by the university with belonging as […]