Academic News

Professor Luplow's Article on Interprofessional Health Care and Diabetes Published in Journal

LuplowFerris State University associate professor Dean Luplow recently published an article in the Health and Interprofessional Practice journal titled “Michigan College of Optometry Interprofessional Wellness Clinic: Focus on Diabetes.” Story...


Ferris Professor Awarded Fulbright Scholarship to Teach in Sierra Leone

Bill SmithFerris State University professor Bill Smith is on a mission to improve the overall well-being of one of the world’s poorest countries, and a Fulbright Scholarship may help him do just that. Story...


Academic Affairs Honors Ferris Faculty with Awards

Fritz giving AwardFerris State University faculty who displayed excellence in their professional endeavors have been recognized with prestigious awards by the Office of Academic Affairs. Story...


Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival a Success

TheatreFerris State University recently partnered with Aquinas College, Calvin College, Davenport University and Grand Valley State University to host the third annual Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival at the Grand Rapids Community Media Center’s Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids. More than 1,000 people participated in the four-day festival. Story...


Franklund Named Ferris' 2011-12 Distinguished Teacher Award Recipient

FranklundClifton Franklund is a self-professed nerd. He is also one of the most respected professors at Ferris State University, where he has been honored with the 2011-12 Distinguished Teacher Award. Story...


Former Ferris Faculty Member Named President of Nevada's Great Basin College

CurtisMark Curtis, a former Ferris State University faculty member and 1989 recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award, has been named president of Great Basin College in Elko, Nev., in a move that was approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents. Story...


Ferris, Nontenure-Track Faculty Reach Contract Agreement

NontenureFerris State University’s Board of Trustees today (Friday, May 4) approved the university’s first collective bargaining agreement with the Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty Organization. Story...


Kurtz Named Dean of Ferris' College of Arts and Sciences

KurtzRick Kurtz has accepted an appointment as dean of Ferris State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1. The announcement was made by Fritz Erickson, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Story...