Ferris State University News Headlines

October 2023

THURSDAY, ocT. 12, 2023

DNR Staff, Associates Earn Honors in Outdoor Education
10/12/23 The Outdoor Wire

At its annual conference Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Alpena, the Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education handed out honors to several DNR employees and associates:

Jon Spieles, chief of the DNR Marketing and Outreach Division (shown here).
Cindy Fitzwilliams-Heck, faculty member at Ferris State University.
Aja Edwards, an educator at the Detroit Zoo.
Andrea Stay, DNR Forest Resources Division engagement specialist.

Ferris State Alumna Sarah Stone Wins Top 100 Teachers Honor
10/12/23 Yahoo.com Sports/The Monroe News

Sarah Stone, a 1997 Airport High School graduate, has been chosen as one of the Top 100 Teachers by Golf.com. Stone, 44, has been teaching golf since graduating from Ferris State University in 2001.

She is currently the Director of Instruction at Chevy Chase Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She has been there since 2021 after previous stops in New York and Florida. “This is something that’s been way out on my goals list,” she said. “It’s pretty exciting because it’s an honor from my peers.”

Five Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University students selected for 18th Annual Student Art in the Legislature Show
10/12/23 Big Rapids Daily News

Five Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University students will have their artwork adorn the Michigan House and Senate office buildings as part of the 18th annual Student Art in the Legislature program. The program, a collaboration between the Michigan Legislature and the Michigan Association of State Universities, each year displays and celebrates the work of student artists from Michigan’s 15 public universities. Work is displayed in the Anderson House Office Building or the Binsfeld Senate Building in Lansing.

Ferris, GVSU mascots team up to promote sportsmanship ahead of Anchor-Bone Classic
10/12/23 WZZM 13 (Grand Rapids)

Back-to-back National Champion Bulldogs square off against Grand Valley’s Lakers in the Anchor-Bone Classic at 3 p.m. Saturday at Lubbers Stadium in Allendale. Both universities are intense rivals, and leaders from both schools teamed up to ask fans to keep things respectful to enjoy the Anchor Bone Classic game this weekend. Ferris State President Bill Pink and GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella joined forces to film a video with mascots Brutus and Louie the Laker. “The message is delivered playfully, but it’s also serious,” Ferris State President Bill Pink said. “A rivalry can be intense without being heated. We want everyone to cheer loudly and have a great time supporting their university. But once the game ends, we all shake hands and continue to do our work in changing the lives of students.”

Watch party set for Ferris State football showdown with GVSU
10/12/23 Big Rapids Pioneer

The nation's top-ranked Ferris State University Bulldogs will head to Allendale to face West Michigan rival Grand Valley State this Saturday (Oct. 14) in the Anchor-Bone Classic before a sold out crowd. Bulldog fans without tickets can watch the game at Buffalo Wild Wings in Big Rapids, which will host a watch party for the 3 p.m. (ET) league kickoff. The game will also be carried live by local flagship station Sunny 97.3 FM and the Bulldog Sports Network with an online stream available at FerrisStateBulldogs.com. The voices of Ferris State Football, Rob Bentley & Sandy Gholston, will call the action with pregame coverage slated to start an hour prior to kickoff at 2 p.m. (ET).

WEDNESDAY, ocT. 11, 2023

2023 FAIR Conference Explore Managing New SEC Cyber Rules and AI Risks to Maximize Strategic Business Intiaitives

10/11/23 WANE (Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio)

As the financial stakes in cybersecurity grow higher, The FAIR Institute, a non-profit professional organization dedicated to advancing the discipline of measuring and managing cybersecurity and operational risk, is inviting the cyber risk community to attend 2023 FAIR Conference (FAIRCON23).

FAIRCON23 is the definitive conference for AI & Cyber Risk. This year attendees will learn how to solve for the risks of AI, leverage new models to help quantify and determine materiality, gain insights on how to be ready to comply with the new SEC ruling, improve board communications, and hear many perspectives from cyber leaders from companies such as Capital One, Cigna, Netflix, GSK, Expedia and EY. FAIR Institute education partners include: Arizona University, Boston College, Carnegie Mellon University, Ferris State University, George Mason University, Harvard University, Macquarie University, Pepperdine University, San Jose State University, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Marymount University, Georgetown University, Georgia Southern University, Catholic University of America, University of Tampa, University of Toronto, Virginia Tech, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Wisconsin, Webster University, Seattle Pacific University, Glasgow Caledonian University, and Universidad Andina Simón Bolivar (UASB).

Third annual Diesel Days takes place at Ferris State University
10/11/23 NewsNet Northern Michigan

The 3rd annual Diesel Days took place at Ferris State University, an event that has doubled in size since the last, giving students a chance to see things up close and first hand. The companies and industries represented at the event is a great chance for students to meet with people who are just like them, and got into the same industry. One of the biggest things the event does is showcase how the technology has evolved and show that its more than just being a mechanic. This event is annual, so if you know a student who is interested they can go to Ferris website to see when its coming up or to learn more about the program in general.

TUESDAY, ocT. 10, 2023

Deirdre Fagan's memoir about the loss of her husband wins national awards
10/10/23 Big Rapids Pioneer

Ferris State University professor and author Deirdre Fagan has received national awards for her memoir, "Find a Place for Me." The book, which chronicles her journey through the painful experience of losing her husband to Lou Gehrig’s disease, or ALS, has garnered national recognition. Recently, "Find a Place for Me" won numerous awards, including the 17th annual National Indie Excellence Awards' top prize in the Death and Dying category, as well as the 2023 Readers' Favorite Grief & Hardship Gold Medal. The "Tamron Hall Show" on Disney/ABC and other media outlets also covered it.

Diesel Days plans bigger, more interactive industry, college-wide experience at Ferris State University, Oct. 11-12
10/10/23 WYBR (Big Rapids)

Hundreds of high school students exploring in-demand careers will have an opportunity to go behind the wheel of big rigs and other construction equipment at Ferris State University’s upcoming Diesel Days program. Planned for Wednesday, Oct. 11, and Thursday, Oct. 12, Diesel Days is a collaboration with Alta Equipment Company. The event includes tours of Ferris State’s Heavy Equipment Center, a classroom experience, breakout sessions, lunch on campus and interactive opportunities in the service bays and tent. There is also an open house for all Ferris students and the public on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Local community reacts to ongoing conflict in Israel, perspectives from residents in the heart of the storm
10/10/23 TV 9&10 News (Cadillac)

Violence has erupted once again in the region of Israel, with the unprecedented attack by Hamas intensifying tensions in the region. With tensions between Israeli forces and Hamas intensify life in Israel is drastically different, and life as they know it changed forever. People are living in fear, wondering where their loved ones are. “The Balfour Declaration declared British support for a Jewish homeland in the region. All of that led us up to the 1948 partition agreement in which the newly created United Nations created the nation state of Israel. But they did so to the unanimous objection of all of the Arab states in the region, leading to an immediate conflict,” says David Takitaki, a political science professor Ferris State University.

Ferris State 30-second commercial playing in Detroit
10/10/23 WJR (Detroit)

This is a 30-second Ferris State University radio spot. Click here to listen to the clip.

Ferris State Tennis doubles duo selected to compete in ITA Cup Championships this week in Georgia
10/10/23 WBRN Big Rapids

A pair of Ferris State University men's tennis standouts, seniors Benjamin Lortie (Gatineau, Quebec) and Jan Koupil (Stockholm, Sweden), have been chosen to compete as an at-large doubles selection for the 2023 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Cup set for this coming week in Rome, Ga. The duo, who reached the semifinals at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships held in late September, were among the at-large selections chosen from the group of regional finalists and nationally-ranked performers across the country. They will take part in the event Oct. 12-16 and travel to the tournament along with FSU head coach Mark Doren.

Holton Finishes Fifth in Division 4 Regional Golf Tournament at Ferris State’s Katke Golf Course
10/10/23 Muskegon Local Sports Journal

The Holton Red Devils were the top area finisher in Tuesday’s Division 4 regional golf tournament at Katke Golf Course on the campus of Ferris State University. The Red Devils finished fifth and were led by Emma Lee Fox, who qualified for the state finals with a round of 104. The overall winner was Kennedy Gernaat from Kalamazoo Christian. She shot a 78. Kalamazoo Christian easily outdistanced the field with a 353. Kalamazoo Hackett was second at 396 and Grand Rapids NorthPointe was third with 411. Hesperia finished 10th at 583. Kent City and Western Michigan Christian also participated, but did not have enough golfers to register a team score.

FFRF awards $17,400 to 2023 college student essay contest winners
10/10/23 Freedom From Religion Foundation

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proud to announce the 11 winners and six honorable mentions of the 2023 Kenneth L. Proulx Memorial Essay Contest for Ongoing College Students. FFRF has paid out a total of $17,400 in award money to this year’s college contest winners. Currently enrolled college students (up to age 24) wrote on the topic of “What I would tell Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene about the harm of Christian nationalism.” They penned essays, in the form of a letter, telling Greene why her espousal of Christian nationalism is antithetical to secular American principles. Jessica Oakes, editor-in-chief of the Ferris State Torch, took third place for a $2,500 prize.

MONDAY, ocT. 9, 2023

List of the 3 Best Nursing Programs in Michigan with No Waiting List
10/9/23 AzEdNews

Are you looking for Nursing Programs in Michigan with No Waiting List? then you are the right Place. If you are an individual who wants to start their nursing education promptly, including traditional college students, career changers, adult learners, out-of-state students, international students, military personnel, veterans, or those seeking accelerated programs, then nursing programs in Michigan with no waiting lists are beneficial for you. Ferris State is No. 2.

Cultivating Culture: Butch Jones at the LR Touchdown Club
10/9/23 AMP: Arkansas Money and Politics

Arkansas State University head coach Butch Jones took the Little Rock Touchdown Club stage Monday morning to talk about his time so far with the Red Wolves, building a team culture from the ground up and what he sees as the “DNA” of A-State football. The former Central Michigan University head coach led the Chippewas to their first undefeated season in the Mid-American Conference; as offensive coordinator at his alma mater, Ferris State University, Jones led the Bulldogs to become the nation’s top-ranked offense for three years in a row.

SUNDAY, ocT. 8, 2023

Xavier Wade leads No. 1 Ferris State with three touchdowns in 38-17 win over SVSU
10/8/23 WZZM 13 (Grand Rapids)

The nation's number one ranked Ferris State Bulldogs got off to a fast start and finished strong in a 38-17 home win on Saturday (Oct. 7) over visiting Saginaw Valley State at Top Taggart Field. In the 48th consecutive meeting between the two longtime GLIAC opponents, the Bulldogs scored 14 points in the first five minutes of the game and built an early 14-0 lead before the Cardinals responded. FSU eventually scored 24 of the final 27 points in the game for the victory. The Bulldogs opened strong as senior quarterback Mylik Mitchell hooked up with senior wideout Xavier Wade on a 41-yard scoring throw on FSU's initial offensive drive. Then, after getting the ball back, the duo hooked up again on a 58-yard TD completion to make it an early two-score game. Wade hauled in five catches for 158 yards and three scores.

Girls golf state preview: Westosha Central on verge of historic 3-peat
10/8/23 BLOX Digital

The Central High School girls golf team will attempt to capture a third consecutive WIAA Division 1 girls golf state championship Monday and Tuesday at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison, the home of the Badgers. Head coach Mark Olsen rewarded the team with a Saturday off, and instead of partying it up, sitting around or simply just doing nothing, Kylie Walker spent that time playing more golf. No wonder Walker and her twin sister Katelyn are both headed to NCAA Division II Ferris State University, thanks to recent verbal commitments, and the duo are perhaps the best tandem the state has ever seen at the high school level. For Kylie, it’s not only about golf, of course. “Ferris State has a pharmacy program that I’m interested in,” Kylie said. “And I love the coach and the girls on the team. I’m excited to join them next fall and can’t wait to see the program progress in the near future.”

SATURDAY, ocT. 7, 2023

Ferris State Grad and Big Rapids Native Animator Jim Middleton Works on Buster Keaton Project
10/7/23 Big Rapids Pioneer

Local animator, Big Rapids native and Ferris State University alumnus Jim Middleton recently provided his talents to a documentary about comedian Buster Keaton. "Home," a film by Clear Vision Films that examines the early years of renowned comedian Buster Keaton in Muskegon's Bluffton neighborhood, wrapped up filming in July and is currently screening at national film festivals before going on general release this coming year.

UNLV law school apologizes for using word ‘picnic,’ changes to ‘Lunch by the Lake’
10/7/23 The College Fix

Ferris State University’s David Pilgrim, curator of the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia, said “it’s possible someone used the word ‘picnic’ to refer to lynchings, but ‘what we know for a fact is that’s not where the word ‘picnic’ came from.'”

FRIDAY, ocT. 6, 2023

Mom's conversation starter ends up with Kate, Kylie Walker discovering Division II Ferris State, committing to the Bulldogs
10/6/23 Wisconsin Golf

If Kate and Kylie Walker were to describe their mother, Jill, and the way she passes the time while watching them golf, chatty might come into play. "Kylie and I always make fun of our mom because she talks to everyone and anyone," Kate Walker wrote in an email interview with Wisconsin.Golf. "But if it wasn't for our mom's conversations with strangers, we might not have discovered Ferris (State)." Indeed, the seniors at two-time defending WIAA Division 1 state champion Westosha Central learned of the NCAA Division II school in Big Rapids, Mich. — the one to which they would eventually give their verbal commitment — only after Jill Walker struck up a conversation with parents watching the 2022 WIAA Division 1 Union Grove regional at Ives Grove Golf Links in Sturtevant. It turns out those parents were Gary and Janet Suokko, whose daughter, Mari, played at Union Grove before spending five years on the women's golf team at Ferris State.

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University student Seongbae Cho earns third-place honors in prestigious Michigan contemporary art exhibit
10/6/23 WYBR (Big Rapids)

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University Master of Fine Arts student Seongbae Cho has named the third-place winner in the 94th Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition, a storied and highly competitive juried exhibition. The exhibition is one of the longest-running events of its kind in the state. Accepted and winning entries were selected by internationally recognized multimedia artist and filmmaker Etsuko Ichikawa. Cho’s landscape painting “Mammoth Hot Springs-Upper Terraces” was one of six winning works chosen from over 200 accepted entries.

Five Best RN-to-MSN Programs in Michigan – 2023
10/6/23 Nursing Process

Are you an RN in Michigan with an Associate Degree in Nursing pondering what your smartest career move might be? Enrolling in one of the RN-to-MSN programs in Michigan will improve your access to employment opportunities and raise your earning potential. With an MSN in the Wolverine State, you can become a nurse executive or a nurse educator. You can also become a nurse practitioner with an enormous amount of clinical autonomy. Your salary will see a significant bump: On average, graduates of RN-to-MSN programs in the Wolverine State make $110,300 a year. Sound good? You’ll learn much more by reading the guide below to the 5 best RN-to-MSN programs in Michigan for 2023. Ferris State ranks second.

15 Easiest MHA Online Programs to Get Into – 2023
10/6/23 Nursing Process

Factoring in the cost of the easiest MHA online programs to get into is critical to choosing a program to attend. In some cases, the price of a program can be the deciding factor. The cost of the online MHA program at AdventHealth University is $36,180. Ferris State University's online MHA program is $711 per, and the program is 43 credits long, which means the program will cost $29,862.

There Are Rental Golf Sets, Then There Are Retro Golf Rental Sets
10/6/23 WOOD TV 8 (Grand Rapids)

Corey Crelan, who lives near New York City, is the man who turned his retro golf club collection into a specialty golf business. Crelan is a golf professional and a graduate of Ferris State University’s golf management program and has been in golf sales for 20 years. He founded Retro Golf Club so people can remember their roots—their golf roots, not the dyed ones on their heads. (You know who you are.)

THURSDAY, ocT. 5, 2023

Ferris State Supports Narcan Box Installation on Campus
10/5/23 Big Rapids Pioneer

A Ferris State University program is supporting a life-saving addition to its Big Rapids campus. The Central Michigan Recovery and Education Network, a federally funded program at Ferris State University collaborating with various regional partners, is placing dispensers containing an overdose antidote on campus and at Big Rapids and Reed City locations.

Ten Michigan Universities Join Pact to Admit Graduates with GPA of 3.0 or Higher
10/5/23 Economics and Change in Higher Education (highlights Detroit News article)

By the fall of 2024, a majority of Michigan's public universities will admit in-state high school graduates with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Ten of the state's 15 public schools are participating in the Michigan Assured Admission Pact. The goal is to boost enrollment and "help students realize their full educational potential," according to the Michigan Association of State Universities. The schools participating in the fall 2024 admission cycle are Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Lake Superior State University, Northern Michigan University, Oakland University, Saginaw Valley State University, University of Michigan-Dearborn, University of Michigan-Flint and Wayne State University.

Ferris State Student Among Group Named to the Michigan Department of State’s Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force
10/5/23 Macomb Daily (Detroit Area)

Four college students from Macomb County have been selected to serve on the Michigan Department of State’s Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force for the 2024 election cycle. The task force will determine and implement recommendations to improve voter education and engagement among young people on college and university campuses in the state, according to State Department officials. The students from Macomb County include Abdullah Aljanabi of Warren, Macomb Community College; Ethan Lehman-Pace of Clinton Township, Oakland University; Lily Sawyers of Sterling Heights, Ferris State University; and Vanessa Nguyen of Sterling Heights, Oakland University. Also named was Mackenzie Stockwell of Grosse Pointe Woods and Lake Superior State University.

Ferris State's Central Michigan Recovery and Education Network and partners set locations to help people in the event of a drug overdose
10/5/23 WYBR (Big Rapids)

Repurposed newspaper sales boxes in Mecosta and Osceola counties could now save lives, providing emergency help for someone suffering from a drug overdose. The Central Michigan Recovery and Education Network (CMREN), a federally funded program at Ferris State University collaborating with various regional partners, is placing dispensers containing an overdose antidote on campus and at Big Rapids and Reed City locations.

Should Michigan universities owe students pandemic refunds? High court considers that
10/5/23 The Detroit News

The Michigan Supreme Court is weighing litigation brought by college students from across Michigan who want to be reimbursed for tuition and living expenses when they were forced online during shutdowns in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. In lawsuits involving nine state universities, current and former students argue they got an inferior education in the spring of 2020 when their schools closed classrooms and moved all instruction to the internet as the virus spread. There also are six other identical cases pending in lower courts against the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, Western Michigan University, Ferris State University and Northern Michigan University.

WEDNESDAY, ocT. 4, 2023

Ferris State University Using Repurposed Newsstands to Combat Drug Overdoses
10/4/23 Up North Live (Traverse City)

Launch a Successful Career in eSports at Ferris State University
10/4/23 WOOD TV 8 (Grand Rapids)

One of the world’s fastest-growing sports, eSports, is soaring in popularity and isn’t expected to decline anytime soon. In 2022, 532 million people worldwide tuned into eSports tournaments and matches, and according to Statista, this number will skyrocket to 640.8 million viewers by 2025! Recognizing this explosive growth, Ferris State University has invested in the future of eSports by launching a program in 2017 and providing students with the first-ever eSports arena in the entire state in August of 2023.

Narcan dispensers now on Ferris State campus, around Big Rapids
10/4/23 WOOD TV 8 (Grand Rapids)

Ferris State University says Narcan is now available on its campus. Ferris State announced Tuesday that Narcan dispensers have been placed on campus, at the Big Rapids Community Library and at Reed City’s Osceola County Health Department office. Narcan, also known as naloxone, reverses an opioid overdose.

Three Distinguished Constructors to Be Inducted into the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame
10/4/23 Construction Management of Michigan

On October 26, 2023, three Distinguished Constructors will be inducted into the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame located in the Granger Center for Construction and HVACR on the Ferris State University campus in Big Rapids, MI. Selection for the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame is based upon nominees’ technical, managerial, and leadership achievements within construction and related industries, as well as service to the profession and community. This year’s three inductees represent over 130 years of experience in the construction industry.

New farm manager named at MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
10/4/23 Michigan Farm News

A new farm manager has been hired at the Michigan State University Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) in Benton Harbor. Michael de Schaaf, a small agricultural service business owner with nearly three decades of winemaking experience, assumed the role Oct. 1. In addition to his winemaking background, de Schaaf studied sports medicine at Ferris State University.

TUESDAY, ocT. 3, 2023

Museum of Sexist Objects Opens at Ferris State University
10/3/23 TV 9&10 News (Cadillac)

A museum located at Ferris State is looking to educate people about sexism in the United States. The Museum of Sexist Objects is located inside the former home of the Jim Crow Museum. The museum was started in 2013 by Tracy Busch, a professor of history at Ferris. She began the museum while teaching a global women’s activism class, and this semester they started an intergenerational storytelling community.

Ferris State University: Narcan Available on Campus
10/3/23 WOOD TV 8 (Grand Rapids)

Ameneh Marhaba Fulfills an American Dream with Little Liberia
10/3/23 Cuisine Noir

When Ameneh Marhaba and her family immigrated from Liberia, West Africa to America, they didn’t have a clue how they would survive. All they knew was that it was time to step out on faith and leave their country in search of a better life. While working on building her pop-up restaurant, Marhaba pursued her education and earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Wayne County Community College and a bachelor’s in criminal justice from Ferris State University. She is fluent in three languages: Native Liberian, Arabic, and English.

Future of AuSable Dams up for Discussion, Form Coming to Ferris State
10/3/23 Up North Live (Traverse City, Michigan)

Consumers Energy announced in August it will be issuing a request for proposal (RFP) to explore the possibility of selling its 13 hydroelectric facilities as they continue to evaluate the future of the dams and considers all options to safely maintain the dam reservoirs.

It has scheduled another series of meetings across Northern Michigan as it gathers public input on any potential decisions.

Rogers Dam
Monday, October 16
David L Eisler Center, Ferris State University Campus
805 Campus Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307

ArtPrize Unveils 2023 Winning Artists, Awarding $400,000 in Prizes and Showcasing a Spectrum of Passion and Skill
10/3/23 TechDash

ArtPrize, the annual international contemporary art competition and immersive festival, draws the curtains on a spectacular 18 days of art exhibitions and activations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Concluding with an unforgettable closing ceremony at Rosa Parks Circle, ArtPrize distributed a staggering $400,000 in prize money across the Juried Awards, Visibility Awards and Public Vote, where over 50,000 votes were cast. Founded in 2009, ArtPrize returned with a revamp this year as a fresh collaboration between the City of Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. and Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University.

New farm manager named at MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
10/3/23 Oklahoma Farm Report

A new farm manager has been hired at the Michigan State University Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) in Benton Harbor. Michael de Schaaf, a small agricultural service business owner with nearly three decades of winemaking experience, assumed the role Oct. 1. “Most of my previous positions have been in startup ventures, so creative problem solving has been a must, and due to the fact that most startups don’t have large budgets, I have needed to wear many hats,” de Schaaf said. “I have been farming for close to 30 years now and have dabbled in tree fruit, livestock and hay production, with my main focus on wine grapes. I think that has prepared me well to take on this new role.” In addition to his winemaking background, de Schaaf studied sports medicine at Ferris State University.

Best College Towns in Michigan
10/3/23 Best Colleges

College towns have a distinct vibe. Everywhere you turn, there are mom-and-pop shops and great local eats. Your evenings and weekends are buzzing with opportunities to view live entertainment, visit an art show, or go to a festival. This holds true for the best college towns in Michigan. Living in a college town in the Wolverine State is a unique experience because you'll be surrounded by nature. With its 19.3 million acres of forest, sandy beaches, and wooded and open wetlands, Michigan has a lot to explore, and deciding where to live and study in the Great Lake State is no easy choice. Big Rapids, Michigan, home of Ferris State University, was fifth.

Award-Winning Documentary about First-Generation Students Coming to Ferris State
10/3/23 Second Wave Southwest Michigan

Cynthia Martinez attended Western Michigan University to pursue her dream of becoming a pilot. But soon after learning how to fly a Cessna 172 single-engine aircraft, Martinez had to leave the WMU’s aviation program because of mounting expenses she couldn’t afford. She switched to an aviation administration science major. That experience of how financial access can cut short aspirations is an underlying theme of her award-winning documentary “First Voice Generation.”. The film’s screening is among several campus showings across Michigan during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Earlier, it was shown at Grand Valley State University, Michigan State University and Ferris State University.

Bulldog Hockey drops the puck at home this weekend against Miami-Ohio
10/3/23 WYBR (Big Rapids)

The Ferris State University men's ice hockey squad will open the 2023-24 season on home ice this weekend as FSU hosts the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8, inside the Ewigleben Ice Arena. The season opener on Saturday is slated for a 7:07 p.m. (ET) puck drop and fans are encouraged to wear black as part of a "Black Out" day that coincides with FSU's home football matchup versus Saginaw Valley State earlier in the afternoon.

monDAY, ocT. 2, 2023

ArtPrize Unveils 2023 Winning Artists, Awarding $400,000 in Prizes and Showcasing a Spectrum of Passion and Skill
10/2/23 WOWT (Omaha, Nebraska); the release was distributed by PR Newswire of Cision.

Big Rapids Area Police Participate in Coffee with a Cop, Cram a Cruiser
10/2/23 Big Rapids Pioneer

Local police will be out this week, seeking canned foods and a cup of joe. Local law enforcement agencies will be participating in Coffee with a Cop and Cram a Cruiser events as part of National Faith and Blue Weekend, Oct. 6-9. On Friday, Oct. 6, the Big Rapids Department of Public Safety will be hosting its Coffee with a Cop at the Big Rapids Farmers Market beginning at 9 a.m. in the parking lot next to the Big Rapids City Hall, 226 N. Michigan Ave. Coffee with a Cop events, held periodically, give the public a chance to meet members of the Big Rapids police, Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office, Ferris State University Department of Public Safety and Michigan State Police at a neutral place.

The One Up XP Show: Episode 93: Titanfall 2, Ferris State Esports
10/2/23 TV 9&10 News (Cadillac, Michigan)

This week Klam, Dakota Lee and I take you back 7 years to Titanfall 2! The servers are busy right now because there is a rumor that some of the Titanfall canon might be heading into Apex! So we jump on and see what we can do! We also sit down with Jono Eaton to talk about everything Ferris State’s Esports program has been up to in the last month to last 2 years! You don’t want to miss this especially if you want to head into the esports field!

Mecosta Chamber of Commerce Hires Specialist
10/2/23 Big Rapids Pioneer

The Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce announced a freelance position for a new member specialist role that has been filled by Emileigh Hartung of Big Rapids. Hartung works for the Michigan School Vocal Music Association and is a Ferris State University graduate with a degree in Advertising/Integrated Marketing Communications.

SUNDAY, ocT. 1, 2023

Ferris State Pharmacy alumnus Matt DeLong joins fellow alums supporting new cancer diagnosis and treatment era on Grand Rapids' Medical Mile
10/1/23 WYBR (Big Rapids)

Ferris State University Doctor of Pharmacy alumnus Matt DeLong has joined fellow alums to support a new cancer diagnosis and treatment era with global interest and impact at the recently established BAMF (Bold Advanced Medical Future) Health on Grand Rapids’ “Medical Mile.” DeLong is BAMF’s vice president of Radiopharmacy, and a Ferris State Class of 2009 graduate who joined the management team in summer 2020.

Ferris State Among 32 Higher Education Institutions to Join 7^th EducationUSA PH Fair
10/1/23 Manila Times (Big Rapids)

Thirty-two United States colleges and universities, including Ferris State University, will participate in the 7th EducationUSA University Fair at the Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City on October 10, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., to offer relevant information for Filipinos interested in pursuing higher education in the US. Organized by the US Embassy in the Philippines and the Philippine-American Educational Foundation, the EducationUSA University Fair provides the venue for students, parents and school administrators to learn more about the US university and college admissions process and explore academic programs offered by participating US higher education institutions (HEIs).