The saga with Dr. Barry Mehler has finally come to an end, as Ferris and Mehler have settled the case outside of court. Mehler is now officially retired after over […]
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Ferris Faculty Association obtains 2021 compensation information for the president and provost
President David Eisler’s $612,766 compensation package for the year 2021 was broken down in a Freedom of Information Act report requested by UniServ director Brandy Vanderhovel. While the administrators’ salaries […]
An updated COVID-19 policy
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
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. […]
Mehler denied request for preliminary injunction
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
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 […]
“Workaholics” star works the crowd
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 […]
Planning for Pride Big Rapids
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 […]
Faculty await their future in the Center for Virtual Learning
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
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 […]