Ferris State University
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| founding | September 1, 1884 |
| Sponsorship | state |
| place | Big Rapids ( Michigan ) |
| president | David L. Eisler |
| Students | 12,578 |
| University sports | Bulldogs ( Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference ) |
| Website | www.ferris.edu |
The Ferris State University is a state university in Big Rapids in the US state of Michigan . The college was founded in 1884. There are currently 12,578 students enrolled here. In addition to the main campus in Big Rapids, there is another campus in Grand Rapids .
Faculties
- Allied Health Sciences
- Art and Design (Kendall College of Art and Design)
- Arts and sciences
- Optometry
- Pedagogy and Human Services
- pharmacy
- Economics
Sports
Ferris State University's sports teams are the Bulldogs . The college is a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the ice hockey team is a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association .
Known relatives
Professors
- Richard Scott Cohen , Professor of Music
Graduates
- Jeff Blashill , ice hockey coach
- Dave Karpa , ice hockey player
- Chris Kunitz , ice hockey player
- Karen McDougal , Playboy - Playmate of the Year 1998
- Greg Rallo , ice hockey player
- Andy Roach , ice hockey player
- George Ryan , politician
- Kevin Swider , ice hockey player
Web links
Commons : Ferris State University - Collection of Images, Videos, and Audio Files
Coordinates: 43 ° 41 ′ 50.6 " N , 85 ° 29 ′ 2" W.