• Under the new higher education funding formula from Gov. Rick Snyder, Ferris would receive a 6.2-percent increase in funding, or $2,582,300, for three of the four performance metrics in the formula.
  • Ferris State University alumnus Khalid el-Hakim will showcase his nationally-known exhibit in Room 125/127 of the Rankin Student Center on Monday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • In January 2012, Ferris State University welcomed 23 Saudi Arabian students from the King Abdullah Scholarship Program for Technical Trainers.
  • The award-winning documentary “Preemie,” created by Ferris State University faculty member Nick Kuiper, will be aired on Friday, Feb. 10 at Artworks, located at 106 N. Michigan Ave. in Big Rapids.
  • Scott Garrison has been named dean of the Library at Ferris State University effective May 1.
  • Ferris State University received a $64,775 grant from Endicott College (Mass.) and the Kellogg Foundation for its Single Parent Initiative to implement its new Keys to Degrees program for single students with children.
  • The local arts community is already abuzz as the start of the fifth annual Festival of the Arts celebration is set to officially begin on Wednesday, Jan. 25 and run through Wednesday, Feb. 29.
  • Ferris' Recreation Leadership and Management program topped Education Insider’s “Ten Perfect Majors for Students with Military Experience” list.

Ferris State University News Highlights

Ferris Hosting an Opportunity for People
to Contribute to Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for HumanityPeople can sign a stud to help contribute to Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity.

Ferris Fest Headliners to Be Announced
at Ferris Hockey Game on Feb. 17

Entertainment UnlimitedGet ready for the big announcement about the headliners for the big Ferris Fest celebration on campus.

More > 08 February, 2012

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Hospitality Program hosts Gala 2012:
'An Evening in the Emerald Isle'

Hospitality ProgramThe gala started in 1991 and serves as a showcase of the talents of Hospitality students. The gala is entirely a student project. 

Office of Multicultural Student Services to Host Black History Month Events

Office of Multicultural Student ServicesFebruary is celebrated each year as Black History Month. Ferris has a number of programs that will be featured during BHM.

More > 02 February, 2012

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Ferris MagazineFerris Magazine -  Fall 2011

Learn how the Computer Networks and Systems program at Ferris is going coastal as students get quirky.

points of pridePoints of Pride -
Fall 2011

Take an opportunity to get to know some of the newest faculty members Ferris has to offer for the 2011-12 academic year.

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