On Sept. 30, the United States federal government shut down. Representatives in Congress had been attempting to renegotiate the budget ahead of the current fiscal year ending, but were unable […]
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Ferris enrollment on decline
Ferris State University’s enrollment rate has declined compared to last year. According to Ferris State’s website, 9,959 undergraduate students were enrolled in the fall of the 2024 semester, 9,877 students […]
Campus security updates
Following a project that started in March of this year, Ferris’ Big Rapids campus now has brand new cameras watching over students. Between the Kendall School of Arts and Design […]
Charlie Kirk statue rejected
President Bill Pink has declined Mecosta County’s request to have a bronze statue of the late Charlie Kirk installed on campus. In the statement released by the university, Pink cited […]
Charlie Kirk vigil held on campus
On Thursday, Oct. 2, over 100 community members, faculty and students gathered at the Robinson Quad for a vigil in remembrance of the late Charlie Kirk. The vigil began at […]
Art for the prize
Each year, artists from diverse backgrounds in the Grand Rapids area come together for ArtPrize, an 18-day competition voted on by city residents. The event has been taking place for […]
Applications open?
Ferris State University held its annual fall career expo on Oct. 2 in the Student Recreation Center. The goal of the event was to assist students with building connections […]
On the Record October 8th, 2025
Verbal Dispute Oct. 1 – FSU police responded to a report of a verbal dispute between two parents at a campus bus stop. According to officers on the scene, one […]
From brim to benefit
The Ferris State University Alumni Association has entered into a partnership with Upper Peninsula hat company Stormy Kromer to sell Ferris-branded merchandise and raise scholarship funds for students. The alumni […]
Construction underway
Ferris State University construction management students have been contracted by the City of Big Rapids to build a pavilion in Northend Riverside Park. The American Associated Construction Students organization is […]