Ferris’ Department of Public Safety (DPS) is making many changes in their efforts toward keeping the campus a safe place for students.
University News
Out with the old
Ferris is hopeful of demolishing Vandercook Hall within the next twelve months and replacing it with the Center of Virtual Learning.
No knives allowed
A student was arrested 7:47 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, after brandishing a knife at the Student Recreation Centre and making threatening comments.
Work study woes
Reduced work study allotment for the 2019-20 academic year left many students and employers without beneficial financial assistance but Ferris is now offering additional aid.
Erasing Blackboard
After 14 years of Blackboard, Ferris has chosen to transition to a new learning management system.
From student to staff
It wasn’t long ago that Ferris professor Sarah Pelton was a student at Ferris taking classes taught by people who are now her colleagues.
Alleged fight leads to former student’s arrest
A former Ferris student was arrested on Monday, Aug. 26, after an alleged altercation with his girlfriend, who is a current Ferris student.
Homecoming comedian coming our Way(ans)
Actor, director and comedian Marlon Wayans will be performing at Ferris as part of the 2019 Homecoming Week.
BREAKING NEWS: Suspect arrested after making threats towards Big Rapids community
A suspect is in police custody after posting multiple videos online threatening Ferris State University and other areas within Big Rapids.
Photographing Ferris
Ferris photographer Bill Bitzinger owns more than 140 cameras, and with them he’s captured the past 27 years of Ferris history. Bitzinger, who is the manager of photographic services at […]