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College of Business Computer Security Students Prepare for Life After Ferris April 15th, 2014   Beyond the classroom, students can further their professional development by joining the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP). This registered student organization is an opportunity for students in Computer Information Security (CIS) and Computer Information Technology (CIT), as well as other computer related degrees, to develop the professional side of their college career. The organization hosts speakers, company …
College of Business Finance Professor Publishes in Journal of Business Finance & Accounting April 8th, 2014     Dr. Cheolwoo Lee, Associate Professor, recently published a paper titled “Effective Post-Signing Market Check or Window Dressing? The Role of Go-Shop Provisions in M&A Transactions.” Lee worked on this paper along with his peer, Jin Q Jeon. It has taken about four years from the first publication draft to become published in the Journal of Business …
College of Business Graphic Design Alumnus, Craig Cockerill, Finds Success after Graduation April 4th, 2014 Craig Cockerill has found success as a Ferris alumnus at Piazza, a virtual classroom for students and instructors to come together and enhance the learning experience. Cockerill graduated from the graphic design program in May 2012. He found his position at Piazza through a network connection at an AIGA event in Grand Rapids. He hit it off with a …
College of Business Sixth Graders Experience Ferris for the First Time April 1st, 2014 Sixty sixth grade students from Reeths-Puffer Intermediate School visited the College of Business to get their first look at a college campus. This visit to Ferris was part of a long-term goal to inspire the Reeths-Puffer students to pursue higher education after high school. Most of the students had never been on a college campus before and they were …
College of Business Studying in the Insurance and Risk Management Program March 28th, 2014   Sarah Scobey found herself drawn to statistical analysis and management styles while studying at Ferris State University. While searching for a career path other than statistician, she found her passion in the Insurance and Risk Management program. Scobey, a second-year student from Middleville, Mich., is building her career towards becoming a risk manager for a large, well-known …
College of Business PMI Team Proceeds to Competition Finals March 27th, 2014   The Project Management Institute (PMI) team, coached by Ferris instructor Dan Tuuri, will participate in the last round of the Project Management Institute’s “The Project” competition on April 14 at Davenport University. The awards ceremony will be held at 6:00 p.m. The team is hoping for a strong finish. Currently, Ferris places first out of ten teams. The …
College of Business Student Excellence Award Recognizes Outstanding Seniors March 25th, 2014 College of Business faculty members recently had the opportunity to nominate outstanding students to be honored with the Student Excellence Award. The recipients have been announced and the awards will be presented at a special banquet and ceremony. Each student will receive an engraved plaque. The names of these students will also be displayed on the College of Business …
College of Business Wining and Dining with the Hospitality Program March 20th, 2014 It takes a prominent program to educate and train students in the exciting fields of hospitality management and Ferris State University’s Hospitality Management program is no exception. “I think the key for our Hospitality Management program is that our program is in the College of Business,” said Hospitality Management Coordinator and Professor, Julie Doyle. “That’s huge because our competitors …
College of Business Information Security and Intelligence Students Take 2nd Place at CCDC March 6th, 2014   A team of students from the Ferris State Information Security and Intelligence program recently competed in the Cyber Collegiate Defense Competition (CCDC) and were honored with a 2nd place state-wide ranking. ISI professor Gerald Emerick and Adjunct Professor Vel Pavlov advised the team. Both faculty members led the students in active security offense and defense. The team included …
College of Business Financial Organization Grows by Combining Fun and Finance February 27th, 2014 “Finance pertains to so many aspects of your life. Everybody is making money and trying to see how far they can stretch their money; so it is really interesting to learn the best ways to do that,” said Jaclyn Meunier, a junior in the finance program and member of the Financial Management Association (FMA). The FMA is seeking to …
College of Business Graphic Design Students Attend SEEK Conference February 25th, 2014 Senior Graphic Design students travelled to the University of Illinois to attend the annual SEEK Design Conference. The students participated in hands-on workshops, spoke with Ferris alumni, and gained exposure to the industry. Some of the speakers included top designers Stefan Sagmeister and Aaron Draplin. A few local design firms also joined the conference such as Knoed Creative, Firebelly …
College of Business Graphic Media Management Has 100% Graduation Placement Rate February 20th, 2014 “Unleash your inner printer!” is the mantra of the Graphic Media Management progam, a degree with a 100% graduation placement rate. As students prepare for college, they are presented with the challenge of choosing a program for study. For creative people who are business-minded and enjoy working with computer graphics, Graphic Media Management may just be the perfect …
College of Business PTM Students Join Fed Cup Match as Official Stringers February 14th, 2014   Ferris State University’s Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program recently sent two students, Alex Meyers and Erik Seifert, to the U.S. vs. Italy Fed Cup match to serve as official stringers for the Italian Fed Cup team. Fed Cup is the world’s oldest annual international women’s competition with 97 countries participating. The Fed Cup match took place in …
College of Business “Love What You Do” in Ferris State PR February 12th, 2014 Some students hem and haw about their college workload, and then there are those who truly love the career path they’ve chosen and they dive right in, loving every minute of it.  Students in Ferris State University’s Public Relations program are one such group that love what they do and live by that philosophy. As one of the …
College of Business PTM Alumnus Honored as Professional of the Year February 9th, 2014                                 Dan Beedle, a 2012 graduate of the Professional Tennis Management program, has wasted no time in earning recognition within the tennis industry as an outstanding professional. Among other successes since graduation, Beedle was recently honored as the 2013 USTA/Louisiana Tennis Professional of the …
College of Business Study Abroad Scholarships Available for Upcoming Semesters February 6th, 2014 The College of Business will be awarding students $1,000 scholarships to support study abroad trips and international internships during the upcoming summer and fall semesters. A fund with a total of $25,000 will be available for the College of Business to allocate to students for study abroad trips or international internships. The scholarship is intended to cover or alleviate …
College of Business Dean's List Fall 2013 December 17th, 2013 Dean's List Requirements   Sara Adkin-Payne Eric Adler Kyle Agruda Noemy Aguilar Gabriel Aikins Jayne Alexander Essa AlKhudaysh Alayna Almen Ayed Alnajrani Daniel Amrhein Ariel Anderson Alyssa Angellotti Torrey Appel Roy Asiedu Holly Austin Kaitlyn Baase Jeremy Baldwin Jeffrey Ballard Alissa Bandt Cassidy Bannes Patrick Banta Brittney Bantien Amy Bardell Scott Barger Chelsey Bark Matthew Barnes Amanda Barnes Charles Barnum …
College of Business Ferris State Graphic Design Alumna Brings Value To The Industry November 25th, 2013 Graphic design isn’t only a career for Taylor Kasony; it’s her passion. Kasony graduated from Ferris’s graphic design program last spring. Today, she is a designer at AGP and Associates, Inc. in Midland. Her technical and conceptual skills as well as her passion and character are all the result of the graphic design program at Ferris State University. “I …
College of Business AIGA Takes On the Big Apple October 28th, 2013 On October 17, graphic design upperclassmen ventured 14 hours by bus to visit one of the largest hubs of design in the world: New York City. On this jam-packed three day trip, students had the chance to tour some well-known design firms, visit Times Square, see AIGA headquarters, explore the Museum of Modern Art, and assess branding along 5th …
College of Business Professor Lianne Briggs Furthers Accomplishments October 14th, 2013 In July 2013, Professor Lianne Briggs completed Train the Trainer Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) offered through the SHARE Center by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AH&EI) in partnership with Smith Travel Research (STR). This hotel related certification for university students recognizes evidence of a thorough knowledge of the foundational metrics and definitions that are used …
College of Business Hospitality Students Participate in ISTTE Conference October 14th, 2013 Four Flint campus Ferris State University students and instructor, Dr. Lorie Tuma, participated in the 2013 International Society of Travel & Tourism Educators (ISTTE) conference on Geotourism in Detroit, MI. The four students helped to organize the conference, register attendees, direct guests, etc. as a hands-on learning experience for their HOMT 305 – Convention & Meeting Sales class. Student …
College of Business Professor Published in Accounting and Finance Journal October 7th, 2013 Dr. Cheolwoo Lee, Associate Professor, recently published a singly-authored paper titled "Analyst Firm Parent-Subsidiary Relationship and Conflict of Interest: Evidence from IPO Recommendations" in the September issue of the journal "Accounting and Finance" (Volume. 53, No. 3). Regarding his article, Dr. Lee said, “Analyst behavior is one of the topics in which I am interested because analysts provide information …
College of Business Victory at Brand X Competition for Graphic Design Students October 7th, 2013 This past spring, Ferris Graphic Design students Haley Hawes, Ashley Kasul, Brandon Knap, and Alex Papin took second place in the national Brand X Experience Design Student Competition. While winning the $2,000 prize was a bonus, the most important thing these young designers learned is that their experience in the design program at Ferris has fully equipped them for …
College of Business Junior Expo October 3rd, 2013   Junior Expo If you are a College of Business student that is interested in internships, study away, masters programs, and graduation, this video is for you. …
College of Business PTM Award Recipients October 2nd, 2013 Every spring the Professional Tennis Management program at Ferris State University hosts a world class tennis conference for students within the program and for the PTM alumni from around the world. The 2013 PTM Tennis Conference on April 5-6th was once again a showcase of why the PTM program at Ferris State is second to none and continues to …
College of Business PTM Alumni Re-elected to USPTA National Board of Directors October 2nd, 2013 Dan Moster, a 1988 graduate of the Professional Tennis Management program, has recently been elected to a second term as a Vice President on the USPTA National Board of Directors and will serve a two year term (2013-2015). Moster was originally elected to the national board back in 2011. The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is the world’s …
College of Business College of Business Enrollment Continues to Grow September 20th, 2013 College of Business enrollment has reached an all time high of 2,777 students for the 2013 fall semester, making it the largest college at Ferris State University. There also have been a record number of Bachelor’s degrees conferred by the college for the 2012-2013 school year; nearly 500 total. In fact, the college just continues to grow in size …
College of Business Graphic Design Summer Interns Prove They've Got What It Takes September 11th, 2013 Bethany Sonefeld 
Company: ESPN 
Location: Bristol, Connecticut 
Description: “This summer I worked as a Digital Media Intern within ESPN.com’s editorial design team. There were day to day responsibilities like creating graphics that help maintain ESPN.com’s website or updating their content management system with new information. Then there are more large-scale projects, such as testing the mobile redesign …
College of Business Dean's List Summer 2013 August 28th, 2013 Lilia Adame Sara Adkin-Payne May Agar Kyle Agruda Farah Alahmed Alayna Almen Douglas Anger Allison Arter Jessica Ashmore Noura Tareq M Ashri Robert Baldry Richard Baranoski Joseph Beatty Daniel Beckmann Megan Benner Kyle Bennett Aubree Berg Frederick Berles Rebecca Bey Devon Bialik Alicia Bierlein Jason Binkley David Bischoff Christine Bitters Joseph Blair Jessica Blaney Patrick Bloom Leanne Boehm John …
College of Business 1st Ferris United Against Cancer Golf Outing August 13th, 2013 Thursday August 8th, Ferris United Against Cancer, formally known as the FSU United Relay for Life Team, held their first golf outing fundraiser. The money raised from the golf outing will go to purchase gasoline gift cards. These cards will be given to cancer victims to help with the transportation expenses incurred from having doctor’s appointments and treatments at the …
College of Business Sports Marketing Student Learns 'The Ripken Way' During Internship July 23rd, 2013 Sports Marketing senior Chelsea Konarzewski landed an internship with The Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Ripken Experience, founded by former Major League baseball players Cal Ripken Sr., Cal Ripken Jr. and Bill Ripken, hosts youth baseball camps and tournaments, as well as training programs for high school and college baseball and softball teams. Some of …
College of Business PGM Students Put To The Test By The PGA July 18th, 2013 This past weekend, the Professional Golfers’ Association of America visited Ferris State for the PGA PGM Checkpoint. Back in 1975, Ferris State was the first university to obtain accreditation from the PGA and provide the PGA Golf Management University Program in their curriculum. There are now currently 20 universities nationwide that are accredited by the PGA. Professional Golf Management …
College of Business PGM Alumnus Returns Seeking Students For Internships July 11th, 2013   Ryan Szydlowski, an alumnus of the PGA Professional Golf Management Program made quite the journey from Palm Desert California, seeking PGM students for upcoming internships. Ryan, a Michigan native from Alpena graduated from Ferris in December of 2009. He is currently the Head Golf Professional at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, California. After completing an internship …
College of Business Sports Marketing Student Interns In North Carolina July 9th, 2013 This summer, Sports Marketing major Courtney Meharg, takes her skills to the East coast for an internship. Interning for the Carolina RailHawks in Cary, North Carolina, Courtney’s responsibilities include being a part of the Community Marketing and Outreach Assistance, where she researches and sets up soccer events and tournaments that the RailHawks can attend. The RailHawks are an American …
College of Business Ferris AMA Ranks Top 16 Chapters in the World June 20th, 2013   This past spring, Ferris American Marketing Association (AMA) students attend the 35th Annual International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans. For the past three years in a row, Ferris AMA students have secured a spot in the top 16 chapters out of 350 in the world and this year they have been awarded a bronze chapter award. Aside from …
College of Business PR Student Interns at 500 Festival in Indianapolis June 20th, 2013   Olivia Adams, a public relations student, recently finished her internship with the 500 Festival in Indianapolis, IN. The 500 Festival is a non-profit organization that helps organize one of the most important races in Indy Car racing, the Indianapolis 500. Hosted at the world’s largest spectator sporting facility, the event attracts more than 250,000 fans each year. An …
College of Business Music is Our Business: MIM and NAMM June 11th, 2013 It takes more than just musicians to put on a concert, produce and distribute a great recording, or get that new guitar in the hands of the player. Students bring their passion for music and their desire for a career in the music and entertainment industry by enrolling in the Music Industry Management Program (MIM). The MIM Program made …
College of Business Dean's List Spring 2013 May 29th, 2013 David Aben Mabel Acosta Olivia Adams John Adams Sara Adkin-Payne Zachary Adkins Gabriel Aikins Virgil Akins Laila Al Huzaim Mona Alaskandrani Jayne Alexander Ayed Alnajrani Theresa Alpers Kelly Anderson Bailey Andor Michael Andrzejewski Megan Ankerson Susan Antaya Shawn Arambula Annette Aranda Ryan Ashley Jessica Ashmore Elisha Asohan Hayley Avery Natasha Azure Trevor Bacon Byron Bagley Tyler Bahr Christina Baker …
College of Business 2013 Cyber Studies Scholarship Winner May 6th, 2013 Ashleigh Marie LaLonde, a student in the Information Security and Intelligence program, is one of only five in the country to receive the 2013 Cyber Studies Scholarship. Cyber Security Scholarships of $5,000 are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing academic degrees in cyber security, cyber attack, computer science, information technology, digital forensics, or electronic engineering from an accredited …
College of Business Second Place Brand X Winners May 1st, 2013   A team from Ferris earned second place in the Brand X Challenge. The Brand X Experience Design Students Competition is a national competition for undergraduate design students. For earning second place the team won prizes and $2,000 to split between the participants. Captain Ashley Kasul led the team, which consisted of Haley Hawes, Brandon Knap, and Alex Papin. …
College of Business Meet Our Associate Dean March 27th, 2013 Meet our Associate Dean   Lucian Leone has begun his duties as our new Associate Dean. He has taken over following the retirement of Van Edgerton. Leone was born and raised in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He was a golf caddy in high school, which led him to a scholarship for the University of Michigan (U of M). After graduating …
College of Business Team Earns Second Place in the CCDC March 19th, 2013 The first team from Ferris to ever participate in the College Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) achieved second place. The competition took place March 9, 2013 in Grand Rapids. The team achieved a higher rank than Baker College's team, which became the national champion last year. It is unprecedented that a team would do so well in their first year …
College of Business 2013 ADDY Awards February 25th, 2013 The 2013 West Michigan ADDY Awards were held at the Grand Rapids Art Museum on Thursday, February 21. The Ferris State University Graphic Design program participants enjoyed a successful night. The ADDY Awards are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition. Over 60,000 entries are received every year in local ADDY competitions. The mission of the ADDY competition …
College of Business Dean's List Fall 2012 January 28th, 2013   Mabel Acosta John Adams Olivia Adams Terrance Adams Sara Adkin-Payne Gabriel Aikins Laila Al Huzaim Justin Aldea Jayne Alexander Whitney Alexander Faisal Alhuzaim Alayna Almen Ayed Alnajrani Patricia Anderson Jannene Andrews Annette Aranda Leland Arkwright Brandon Arradaza Elisha Asohan Natasha Azure Trevor Bacon Tyler Bahr Casey Baldus Danielle Balmer Samantha Bankey Max Bankston Brittney Bantien Loretta Baran Amy …
College of Business Ferris Students Make Good Choices January 23rd, 2013 Ferris Students Make Good Choices By: Amy Hughes Good Choices is a Ferris State University campaign that has been in existence since 2000. It promotes responsible behaviors and informed decisions to reduce unsafe activities. The perception is that Ferris students don´t make good choices but the truth is, they do. This misconception creates phantom peer pressure. Students conform to …
College of Business Ferris Online Graduate Business Programs Recognized by U.S. News and World Report January 18th, 2013 Ferris Online Graduate Business Programs Recognized by U.S. News and World Report BIG RAPIDS – Ferris State University’s online graduate business programs rank among the nation’s best, according to U.S. News and World Report’s Top Online Education rankings. Ferris ranked No. 54 out of 213 schools listed in the prestigious news magazine’s report released this week. The College of Business offers …
College of Business Graphic Design: An Alum Success Story December 13th, 2012 Graphic Design Success Story: Sarah Lockwood By: Olivia Adams Imagine graduating college and then finding a career where you have the opportunity to design something that will be used by thousands of people. Sarah Lockwood, a 2009 graduate of Ferris State University’s Graphic Design Program, works today for a digital advertising company where she is designing mobile applications for …
College of Business Graphic Design Students Bring a Vision to Life December 7th, 2012 Graphic Design Students Help Brand Small Town Studio By Olivia Adams Graphic design students helped a vision become a reality for the new Small Town Studio program at Ferris State University. Small Town Studio is a program for senior architecture students, which involves working with real life clients and the ability to get hands-on experience. The idea behind this …
College of Business Negotiating Advancement in a Troubled Economic Environment November 16th, 2012 Negotiating Advancement in a Troubled Economic Environment By: Amy Hughes Professor Beverly DeMarr co-authored a textbook, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution. DeMarr partnered with Suzanne de Janaz, a professor from IMD in Switzerland. Pearson published the textbook in January. Negotiation and Dispute Resolution addresses negotiations and dispute resolution in a wide variety of settings. By combining theoretical foundations with experiential …
College of Business Real World Experience for IT students October 11th, 2012 Association for Information Technology Professionals By: Olivia Adams Information Technology students are expanding their networks and gaining professional, real world experience through the Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP).  AITP welcomes any IT students along with CIS, CIT, and ISI majors. This organization is available to those who are interested in gaining more experience and creating networks.  Ferris State …
College of Business ISI Reconstructs Their RSO October 5th, 2012 Information Security and Intelligence revamps their student organization By: Olivia Adams   Have you ever wondered what goes behind your Facebook password or how your information stays secure when you make an online purchase? The Information Security and Intelligence program is reactivating the Information Security and Intelligence Alliance (ISIA) RSO to educate students about the importance of having a …
College of Business College of Business Festival September 14th, 2012   Faculty firing up the grill for students   meanwhile faculty help set up inside the College of Business   Students enter for their channce to win a $500 Scholarship   Student RSO groups were present at the event   Students socializing and enjoying food provided by faculty   College of Business Dean, Dr. David Nicol and our lucky …
College of Business Woolen Re-Appointed Examiner for Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award June 20th, 2012 Jim Woolen, head of Ferris State University’s Accountancy, Finance and Information Systems department, has been appointed to the Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for the fourth consecutive year. The award, created in 1987, is the nation’s highest recognition for organizational performance excellence through innovation and improvement. The board consists of about 500 leading experts …