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An updated COVID-19 policy

News, Top Stories March 23, 2022 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

Following the trend of many other institutions, Ferris has relaxed some of its COVID-19 mask mandates as of March 16.  An email from Joy Pulsifer, Ferris’ Dean of Student Life, […]

A new program for gaming

News, University News March 23, 2022 Rebecca Witkowski 0 Comments

Ferris is hoping to add a less than conventional program into their lineup in Fall 2022.  The proposed Esports Production program would be a part of the College of Business. […]

Timeline of events of the Mehler case

Mehler denied request for preliminary injunction

News, Top Stories March 8, 2022April 10, 2022 Noah Kolenda 0 Comments

After a nearly six and a half-hour hearing, with six witnesses called and 11 new pieces of evidence introduced, history professor Dr. Barry Mehler’s request for preliminary injunction was denied. The […]

Movements on the Mehler case

News, Top Stories March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

Ferris lawyers responded to history professor Dr. Barry Mehler’s emergency motion for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction regarding his spring semester introduction video. Mehler filed this request in […]

Erik Griffin delivering his stand-up routine at Williams Auditorium

“Workaholics” star works the crowd

News, Student Life, Top Stories March 2, 2022February 28, 2022 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

Donning a shirt that read “hero mode,” actor-comedian Erik Griffin saved the partially filled Williams Auditorium from a dull Wednesday evening at last week’s Comedy Night.  Known for his appearances […]

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Planning for Pride Big Rapids

News, Social Issues, Top Stories March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Rebecca Witkowski 0 Comments

Big Rapids’ first LGBTQ+ pride event is scheduled for this June, and it is set to feature activities for all ages. The festival is being organized by a group of […]

Ariel view of the Center for Virtual Learning construction site.

Faculty await their future in the Center for Virtual Learning

News, Top Stories, University News March 2, 2022February 28, 2022 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

As the excavation wraps up and the foundation is laid for the new Center for Virtual Learning, the Ferris community is catching a glimpse of the future of online education.  […]

Minus 8 gains meatless meat alternatives

News, Student Life, Top Stories, University News February 23, 2022February 22, 2022 Rebecca Witkowski 0 Comments

Students now have the option to enjoy vegetarian meat options at the Minus 8 station within the Rock Café.  The station is offering vegetarian shrimp and ground meat to be […]

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Heart to heart health

News, Top Stories February 23, 2022February 21, 2022 Jerry Gaytan 0 Comments

Valentine’s Day kicked off the start of Red Out, an annual event hosted by Ferris’ sports communication students that raises awareness about women’s heart health. Red Out was created to […]

Professors stand against administration after a raise in course capacity

News, Top Stories, University News February 23, 2022September 12, 2022 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

Members of the Ferris Faculty Association filed numerous individual grievances, and one association grievance, following an unexpected increase in virtual class sizes. On Jan. 6, faculty members were notified that […]

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