Ferris State University is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1884 as Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge N. Ferris and became a public institution in 1950. The university also has a satellite campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Established: September 1, 1884
President: Bill Pink
Former names: Big Rapids Industrial School (1884–1885) · Ferris Industrial School (1885–1898) · Ferris Institute (1898–1963) · Ferris State College (1963–1987)
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