Article by: Grant Siddall and Ry Rodriguez | News Editor and Torch Reporter
University News
Retention rates on the rise
Ferris’ six-year graduation rate has been on the rise over the past five years.
Cash for construction
Ferris’ construction technology and management program was recently gifted $1 million from the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation.
Lowering the bar
Ferris has been looking into adding provisional admissions for students who do not quite meet the requirements for attending their university or college of choice.
A long journey’s end
Nearly a year after the Ferris Faculty Association (FFA) and university officials came to a contract agreement the fighting between the two sides seems to have come to an end.
Hispanic enrollment rising
From 2014–2018 Hispanic enrollment has increased 33% at Ferris, as a result of the Latin@ program.
A change in the plan
With this new school year, the Ferris State Honors Program ushered in a new way for students to satisfy the program’s requirements.
An imminent boost for esports?
Ferris is considering venturing into an untapped market for the university — esports.
Enrollment declines for fourth consecutive year
Ferris enrollment dropped for the fourth consecutive year, this time by 6% and it’s predicted to continue on a decline in the coming years.
#Orgullo
Ferris Spanish for the professions and applied speech communications senior Daniel Rivera was chosen homecoming Saturday, Sept. 28, to represent Ferris as their new Homecoming Ambassador.