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Ferris State University will celebrate the graduation in Big Rapids and Grand Rapids with ceremonies planned to be meaningful for a special class. Ferris State President Bill Pink knows what this moment will mean for graduates who will cross the stage during the ceremonies – transitioning from one important life chapter to the next. “This fall marks 140 years of educating and ultimately graduating Ferris State University Bulldogs,” Pink said. "Our graduates don’t just have a piece of paper when they leave here. They have successful careers in high-demand fields. We...

The career excursion that recently took place on April 23 at Ferris State University in Big Rapids had many different information booths and real-life examples of what they all do

The 89th annual National Football League Draft takes place this weekend in Detroit and former Ferris State University football standouts are hoping to hear their names called or be contacted as potential free agent pickups following the annual event. The Bulldogs have several players who completed their eligibility this past fall, leading FSU to a nation-leading ninth consecutive playoff appearance and hoping to make the jump to professional football. Defensive back Shon Stephens, defensive end Olalere Oladipo and wide receiver Xavier Wade are receiving the strongest attention. All have either...

A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) will arrive on Thursday, May 9, 2024, to examine all aspects of the Big Rapids Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services Chief Danielle Haynes announced yesterday. “Verification by the team that the Big Rapids Police Department meets the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission’s “best practice” standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional ex...

The Storm Prediction Center has placed West Michigan under a severe weather threat on Saturday. Hail and damaging wind gusts are possible.