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Ray Hinojosa uses his personal story to inspire others as new Ferris State Graduate Studies director
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (575+ words) He calls his own path his most persuasive argument for graduate education " proof, he said, that the door is open for Ferris State students who may not see it that way. Hinojosa grew up watching Muskegon's industrial economy struggle in…...
Ferris State professor Emily Fransted honored with Teaching Excellence Award by national organization
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (247+ words) Ferris State University Business Law professor Emily W. Fransted has been recognized as a distinguished recipient of the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award by a national accreditation organization, a prestigious accolade is bestowed upon educators who demonstrate outstanding teaching prowess. Fransted, recognized for…...
Small and mighty" " and made of flowers: Ferris State landscaping team creates colorful gateways to campus and community
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (593+ words) Like artists who paint with flowers, Ferris State University's landscape team creates colorful displays greeting hundreds of drivers. And each year the team challenges itself to come up with bold new designs for a hill on Perry Avenue near 215th Avenue,…...
I would do it all over again: Ferris State alumnus Le Ann Wilson moves from Middle East to pursue athletic training career
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (831+ words) Le Ann Wilson can vividly recall the moment she decided to uproot her life over 7, 000 miles away in the Middle East to take a chance on studying at Ferris State University. Originally born in India and raised in Qatar, Wilson…...
Ferris State remembers former first lady Patsy Eisler for supporting students and community
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (461+ words) Ferris State University leaders are remembering Patsy Eisler for her student-support efforts, philanthropy, and her partnership with the university during David Eisler's nearly two decades as president. Mrs. Eisler passed away June 3 after a long illness. "Patsy Eisler embodied the…...
Commitment to sustainability: Ferris State's KCAD claims first place in national Campus Race to Zero Waste competition
1+ week, 1+ day ago (460+ words) Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art and Design won first place in the Diversion category, small campus division, of the National Wildlife Federation's 2026 Campus Race to Zero Waste " atop a field of 51 participating schools with an 87. 45% waste diversion rate....
Ferris State TDMP students earn national and regional awards through NATAS, Michigan Association of Broadcasters, and BEA
1+ week, 3+ day ago (300+ words) Over half a dozen students from Ferris State University's Television and Digital Media Production program have been honored with national and regional awards for their excellent film and video productions created over the past year. The awards were spread between…...
When AI started pushing the buttons, Ferris State grad Deron Jackson hit the books
2+ week, 1+ day ago (324+ words) After 40 years on the production floor, Deron Jackson watched automation change everything around him. Robots replaced manual labor. AI took over machinery. On many lines, he said, operators now do little more than push a button. At 58, he decided to…...
Ferris State's RN to MSN online nursing programs ranked best in Michigan, top 10 nationally
2+ week, 2+ day ago (376+ words) Ferris State University is being recognized as one of the best institutions in the nation for online programs that help registered nurses gain advanced training to fill in-demand healthcare jobs. " Online Master's Colleges, an independent higher-education research platform, ranked Ferris…...
It's where I belong': 79-year-old Leroy Harris motivated by faith and leadership to complete Criminal Justice degree at Ferris State
2+ week, 6+ day ago (994+ words) At 79-years-old, Leroy Harris knows his calling to serve the community is still ever-present, and the now-Ferris State University alum plans to use his degree to give back to others. Born and raised as a Michigander, Harris has always been…...