Ferris State University News

Midday through his freshman year at Kalamazoo's Loy Norrix High School , David Mann got into such a rage that he punched out a school window and got hauled off by police.

Seven students have been selected to receive Celia Moh Scholarships, which support students in home furnishings fields, for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Two Traverse City business leaders have been named Northwestern Michigan College's Outstanding Alumni for 2013: Paul Britten, founder and CEO of Britten, and Peg Jonkhoff, co-owner of Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

Despite vehement opposition from both K-12 and higher education administrators and teachers, a House bill tying teacher salaries to student performance was approved by the House Education Committee along party lines.

Grand Rapids artist Brenda Sipe paints, draws, and stamps her original designs onto 100 percent silk.

Ferris State University has announced the 2013 recipients of its Distinguished Alumni Award, an honor that showcases how graduates use the knowledge they gained at the university to better their communities.

The Ferris State University Board of Trustees has approved a proposal to issue $13 million in bonds to renovate and expand the Rankin Student Center.

Five faculty and staff members at Ferris State University have been awarded $27,725 in merit grant awards for projects aimed at advancing engagement and learning, the university said.

For years, it's been known as the old federal building, a structure that's been home to a court house, post office and museum.

Graduation day is just around the corner for high school seniors across West Michigan, but several colleges in the region say it's not too late for prospective students to apply for fall classes.

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Ferris State University is hosting a tribute Tuesday morning for public safety officers who have died during the line of duty.

This year, retuning artists - including past award-winners Taylor Mazer and Jack McLean - represent more than half of the more than 110 artists who will be presenting in the 15 th annual St.

Ferris State University is raising tuition rates for the coming school year, the latest Michigan public university to announce an increase.

Terry and Lori Ryba of Milford announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle, to Andrew Kolp, son of Stanley and Sandra Kolp of Westphalia.

The Ferris State University Board of Trustees today voted to raise undergraduate tuition by 2.2 percent for fall semester and to implement a differential tuition rate for upper and lower level courses by spring 2014.

Engineering professor Khagendra Thapa has been elected president of Ferris State University's Academic Senate for the 2013-14 school year, according to a news release.

Ferris State University says it didn't violate state labor laws in February when its board turned down a proposed 5-year faculty contract over concerns with Michigan's then impending right-to-work law.

Jim Konecny grew up in Norton Shores and the Nugent Sand Co. property was his playground while living on Castle Avenue just east of the massive sand mining operation.

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - National Association Educational Foundation announces the return of its popular series of two-day regional instructor workshops with a workshop offered in San Antonio, Texas, on June 20-21. FALLS CHURCH, VA.