Over the past 18 years, the number of tenured faculty members at Ferris has dropped by roughly 18%. This reflects the nationwide downward-trend of the 21st century. Data from the American […]
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Culture in person
In person celebrations and observances of Native American Heritage Month will return to Ferris and KCAD for the first time since the pandemic began. Combined efforts from the Center for Student Involvement, the […]
A lack of transparency
A disconnect between faculty and administration persists as the committee searching for President Eisler’s successor is bound to a non-disclosure agreement. By signing the NDA, Search Advisory Committee members accept the […]
No tipping point
As COVID-19 case numbers rise at the national, state and university levels, Ferris has no plan for expanding campus-wide rules and regulations. The Re-entry Committee has been responsible for creating and executing a gradual re-engagement to face-to-face learning […]
New Michigan Budget Offers aid for Higher Education
On Wednesday, Sep. 29, Gov. Whitmer signed a new state budget into law that provides funding to universities and students. The overall budget is set at $70 billion, with $2.2 […]
A campus COVID conversation
As national COVID case numbers and tensions rise, community members found common ground during last Monday’s Deliberative Dialogue event. Deliberative dialogue is a collaborative method of thinking and talking. The […]
Campus construction
The Ferris State Alumni Building, located at the north end of campus, will be closed for construction at the beginning of next year. The construction project appears to last until […]
Homecoming comedian
Ferris has announced the 2021 home- coming comedian to be Whitney Cummings who will be taking the stage Wednesday, Sept. 22. Cummings is a stand-up comedian, actress, filmmaker and podcaster […]
Bulldogs gather for student involvement
On Wednesday, Sept. 8, dozens of registered student organizations (RSOs) and Mecosta County vendors engaged with students at Robinson Quad for the annual Bulldog Bonanza. Student activities specialist Teresa Fogel […]
The future of Ferris’ campus facilities
Over the last two weeks, Ferris’ President Dr. David Eisler has addressed the Ferris community multiple times and talked about both Bulldog history along with what there is to look […]