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Ferris State among Michigan’s best: 93% of students confident they’ll launch careers in their field

Ferris State University students aren’t just earning degrees—they’re preparing to thrive. According to the latest data from Niche, a trusted national platform for higher education insights, 93% of ...
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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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Two Ferris State Doctorate in Community College Leadership alums earn president positions at Henry Ford College and Bristol Community College

A pair of Ferris State University Doctorate in Community College Leadership alumni, Sedgwick Harris and Lori Gonko, have been named presidents at Bristol Community College and Henry Ford College, ...
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Bobby Pietrack, one of NCAA DII's most successful coaches, takes the helm as Ferris State men’s basketball coach

Bobby Pietrack, one of NCAA Division II's winningest coaches, will take the helm of the Ferris State University men’s basketball team. A veteran collegiate coach, Pietrack most recently served as the ...
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Ferris State’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program ranked the best in Michigan, top three nationally

Ferris State University’s mechanical engineering technology program is a prime example of how Bulldogs earn more in the classroom and in the professional world. College Factual’s recent study for the ...
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Stormy Kromer partnership raises $5,000 so far for Ferris State students, with exclusive styles available at Homecoming

A proud partnership between Ferris State University and legendary Michigan cap-maker Stormy Kromer has already raised nearly $5,000 for student scholarships — and the total is still climbing as ...
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Seth Brott’s Journey: From Ferris State to Newaygo County Mental Health IT

Seth Brott is a current Ferris State student expected to graduate in May of 2026 with a bachelor's degree in Information Security and Intelligence. Brott wanted to utilize his skills in IT, so using ...
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Ferris State’s hockey team welcomes one of the nation's top transfer classes for upcoming season

New Ferris State hockey head coach Brett Riley and his staff have attracted what college hockey experts are touting as one of the nation's best incoming classes. BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — The Ferris State ...
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Ferris State breaks ground on new, expanded Jim Crow Museum, a one-of-its-kind resource to promote learning, healing, change

In the photo are, left to right, David Pilgrim, vice president for Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Initiatives; Ferris President Bill Pink; trustee Amna Seibold; trustee Vivian TerMaat; trustee ...
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Ferris State’s Diesel Days event invites high school students and community members to experience careers in heavy equipment

High school students from across the region will be headed to Ferris State University this week to experience potential careers in the heavy equipment industry for the annual Diesel Days program. The ...
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New Ferris State partnership provides round-the-clock support for students experiencing a mental wellness crisis

With student wellness as a driver, Ferris State University is offering an expansion of its mental health resources with 24/7 crisis support for students experiencing a mental wellness emergency. BIG ...