Ferris is scheduled for a Higher Learning Commission (HLC) visit next spring for reaccreditation of the university. The Higher Learning Reaccreditation Visiting Team is set to visit the campus on […]
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Higher Education Reforms
Governor Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan legislature are looking into a proposal to amend the Tuition Incentive Program that benefits certain college students. As part of Granholm’s proposed higher education […]
Tax Tips For Students
Tax season is well under way and for some college students, filing taxes can be just as stressful as preparing for final exams. With the proper research, resources, and time, […]
Torch News Briefs
“Shadows of the Lynching Tree” On March 17 the Office of Multicultural Student Services presents the viewing of the documentary “Shadows of the Lynching Tree” with producer and director Carvin […]
Crime on a Roll
Intoxicated Person On Feb 26 at 2:15 a.m., officers assisted people at Flite Library with and intoxicated subject. The person damaged a window in the building. The person was a […]
Early Retirement Incentive Program Approved
The Ferris Board of Trustees recently approved an early retirement incentive program. The program was approved on Feb. 23. This opportunity is currently available to only CTA, AFSCME, POLC (Police) […]
Questions of War
Many student veterans throughout campus are finding it difficult to address the negative experiences of serving in the armed forces. Currently, there are over 300 self-identified veterans on the university’s […]
Author’s Book Speaks On Race
Author Leonard Zeskind visited Big Rapids March 4 to speak to students and community members about immigration and his book “Blood & Politics.” Zeskind’s book, which took 15 years to […]
Healing the wounds
Nontombi Naomi Tutu has been speaking out on matters of injustice for more than thirty years. The Globalization Initiative and Office of Diversity Inclusion brought Tutu to speak at Ferris’ […]
BREAKING NEWS: Ferris Students Charged in Burglary
Two Ferris students have been charged with burglary for an incident that occurred on Feb. 14 at a house in Mecosta Township. Tyler Eggleston, 19, of Howard City, and Justin […]