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Dual Enrollment Programs

Ferris State University’s Dual Enrollment Program allows eligible high school students to take college courses and earn ...
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‘Bulldog network across the automotive industry:’ Daimler Truck leader Zachary Nykodym is surrounded by fellow Ferris State alums

Zachary Nykodym’s ears perk up when he meets a fellow alumnus from Ferris State University’s School of Automotive and Heavy Equipment. “Everybody in the business knows Ferris State and the program’s ...
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President Bill Pink

Dr. Bill Pink strongly believes in the power of education and is passionate about providing opportunities for students and furthering Ferris State University’s commitment to ensuring the success of ...
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Ferris State planning residence hall attached to football stadium to provide unmatched student experience

This is a view looking north in a conceptual drawing of a future residence hall on the Ferris State campus in Big Rapids, Michigan. It will be attached to the north end of the football stadium, Top ...
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Ferris State grad Holly Wright applying her Pharmacy degree to the growing field of veterinary pharmacy

Holly Wright, who earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ferris State University in May, is now completing her academic journey at Purdue University's Wasson Veterinary Pharmacy Residency program.
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Grand Rapids Promise Zone, Ferris State, and GVSU partner to provide funding toward a bachelor’s degree for eligible GRCC grads

Left to right: Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella; Grand Rapids Promise Zone Authority Chairman Tom DeJonge; GRCC student Noe Mendez-Perez; GRCC Interim President Steven Triezenberg; GRCC ...
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Gov. Whitmer strengthens Ferris State connections to Southeast Michigan with appointments to board of trustees

LaShanda R. Thomas, pictured above, has been reappointed to serve on the Ferris State University Board of Trustees. The announcement was made by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Gov.
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Ferris State alum Shawn Smith selected to be the lead on-field official at the Super Bowl

Ferris State University alum Shawn Smith will be in the center of one of the largest sporting events in the world, serving as the lead on-field official for Super Bowl LX next month. The NFL announced ...
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Champions! Ferris State football team dominates Valdosta State to claim third national title in four years

The Ferris State University Bulldogs football team captured its third NCAA Division II National Championship in the last four years with a dominating 49-14 win over Valdosta State University in the ...
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Ferris State enrollment increases as students see benefits of transformative education, unmatched college experience

Ferris State University’s enrollment increased this fall, providing more students with opportunities for a transformative education and memorable college experience. The annual count day tally ...
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Ferris State’s Master of Social Work program awarded $2.4 million grant to bolster vital talent pipeline to underserved communities

Ferris State University’s Master of Social Work program has been awarded a four-year, $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources Service Administration’s Behavioral Health Workforce Education ...