Ferris has announced that this coming week there will be a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on the Ferris campus available to members of the University community. Joy Pulsifer, Dean of Student Life, explained that the University has […]
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Eisler’s era coming to an end
President David Eisler announced Monday, March 15 that he plans to retire in June of 2022 after what will be a 19-year tenure. Some of the most significant aspects of […]
Professor making strides in Alzheimer’s research
Ferris Professor of medicinal chemistry and medicinal biochemistry Dr. Tracey Ward has reimagined and redesigned prescription Alzheimer’s treatments. Ward has studied Alzheimer’s disease for over a decade and is currently […]
BREAKING: Thomas Brennan announces on Twitter Ferris has fired him
Thomas Brennan has been officially fired from Ferris, according to a Saturday morning tweet from the former physics professor. “I’ve been officially fired from Ferris. Here’s the defense statement that […]
Esports finds a new home
After almost a year of setbacks due to COVID-19, Ferris is ready to break ground on the Center of Virtual Learning. Designs for the building are set to be finalized […]
Going back to normal
Ferris currently plans on returning to in-person classes as normal for the fall of 2021 semester. According to the FSU Re-entry Committee, “the university is actively planning to return to […]
Two months of silence
Ferris has had over two months to investigate Thomas Brennan, who was put on administrative leave on Nov. 19, 2020 after the Torch reported on a Twitter account under his […]
New sheriff in town
Chief John Allen of the Melvindale police department will soon be filling the vacated position as Ferris’ new Department of Public Safety director. After over 25 years of working in […]
Building a future
On Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, students joined Ferris staff members and Neumann/Smith architecture employees to discuss future campus projects to further develop the university. The state requires all colleges and universities to submit a five-year capital […]
Fast tracked grants to help RSOs
The finance division is offering up to $2000 “fast-tracked” grants for Registered Student Organizations (RSO) this semester as well as next semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year […]