https://www.wcmu.org/tags/ferris-state-university Ferris State University en-US Copyright Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:20:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/michigan-farmers-focused-on-pesticides-fertilizer-and-war-in-iran-ahead-of-midterms Residents and farmers from central Michigan gathered to talk about issues that matter to them most, and to ask candidates running for local, state and federal office to advocate for new agriculture policies. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:20:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/michigan-farmers-focused-on-pesticides-fertilizer-and-war-in-iran-ahead-of-midterms Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-06/state-expands-program-to-support-social-work-students-in-michigan Ferris State University is now the eighth school to provide students with up to $10,000 toward their education if they agree to work in under-served communities across the state after they graduate. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:36:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-06/state-expands-program-to-support-social-work-students-in-michigan Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-09/michigans-first-dental-therapy-program In partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Ferris State University is now developing the state's first dental therapy program to help make dental care more accessible. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:54:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-09/michigans-first-dental-therapy-program Grace Walker https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-12/four-ferris-state-volleyball-seniors-get-special-graduation-ceremony The women's volleyball team is traveling to South Dakota this weekend to compete in the NCAA Division-II national championships, the same time as Ferris State University's winter commencement. The Bulldogs are 34-0 and ranked number one in the nation. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:20:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-12/four-ferris-state-volleyball-seniors-get-special-graduation-ceremony Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-19/ferris-state-football-wins-back-to-back-national-championships The Ferris State University Bulldogs won the NCAA Div. II national championship this past weekend, defeating the Colorado School of Mines 41-14 in McKinney, Texas. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:40:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-19/ferris-state-football-wins-back-to-back-national-championships Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-01/listen-ferris-state-football-begins-season-to-defend-national-championship The Ferris State Bulldogs have been the team to beat in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for the past several seasons. But unlike previous years, the team begins the 2022 season with the expectation of defending its national championship. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-01/listen-ferris-state-football-begins-season-to-defend-national-championship Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-24/ferris-state-university-welcomes-new-president-bill-pink Earlier this summer, Bill Pink began is tenure as the 19th President of Ferris State University. He is the first Black man to be at the helm of the university. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:11:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-24/ferris-state-university-welcomes-new-president-bill-pink Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-07-28/jim-crow-museum-of-racist-memorabilia-expands The Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University in Big Rapids is getting an $18.5 million contribution to fund expansion. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 23:16:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-07-28/jim-crow-museum-of-racist-memorabilia-expands Caroline Llanes https://www.wcmu.org/education/2020-10-12/ferris-state-receives-grant-for-vr-learning Ferris State University hopes to make virtual learning in rural communities more engaging using virtual reality. The nearly $670,000 grant from the USDA… Mon, 12 Oct 2020 20:07:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2020-10-12/ferris-state-receives-grant-for-vr-learning https://www.wcmu.org/education/2019-08-28/ferris-state-university-will-begin-scholarship-fund-for-foster-youth-through-350-000-endowment Ferris State University has announced a new $700,000 scholarship aimed at helping children in foster care receive a college education.The scholarship… Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:15:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2019-08-28/ferris-state-university-will-begin-scholarship-fund-for-foster-youth-through-350-000-endowment