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Kamryn Shannon named GLIAC Women's Golfer of the Week

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

Ferris State University's junior golfer Kamryn Shannon has been named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Player of the Week. The announcement was made by the league office on Friday.

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Ferris State to hold fall softball pitching and hitting camps

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 10, 2024

Ferris State University is organizing softball camps focused on pitching and hitting this fall. The sessions are scheduled for Sundays, with limited spots available—three pitchers and five hitters per session. The pitching camps will occur on October 20 and October 27, while both pitching and hitting sessions are set for November 3, November 10, and December 1.

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Ferris State women's golf secures runner-up finish; Shannon earns first collegiate win

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

The Ferris State University women's golf team secured a second-place finish at the Bulldog Fall Classic held at FSU's Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids. This marked their second consecutive runner-up position, following their performance at the Gilda's Club Laker Fall Invite in Allendale over the weekend.

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Hanna Brock earns GLIAC athlete honor after strong performance

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

Ferris State University senior Hanna Brock has been named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week. Brock, from Big Rapids, played a crucial role in leading the Bulldogs to a third-place finish at the Live In The Lou Classic in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Ferris State women's golf finishes second at Gilda's Club Laker Fall Invite

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

Ferris State University's women's golf team achieved a runner-up position at the 16th annual Gilda's Club Laker Fall Invite, held on Sunday in Allendale. The event took place at The Meadows Golf Course on the Grand Valley State campus and included ten teams from the region. Host Grand Valley State University secured first place with a score of +33 for the tournament, while Ferris State finished second with a total of 632 over 36 holes.

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Ferris State cross country finishes strong at Live In The Lou Classic

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams participated in the Live In The Lou Classic on Saturday, Oct. 5, finishing among the top 10 in one of the nation's largest events held at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Ky.

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Ferris State cross country teams secure top-10 finishes at Louisville meet

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

Ferris State University's men's and women's cross country teams participated in the Live In The Lou Classic on Saturday, October 5th, held at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Both teams finished among the top 10 in their respective divisions.

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Kent County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Grand Rapids Public Schools stood out with the highest student enrollment in Kent County, welcoming 13,802 students in the 2023-24 school year.

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Marsman donated to candidates who voted for $700M in education safety cuts

By Grand Rapids Reporter reports | Oct 2, 2024

Political strategist and former Kalamazoo resident Jason Roe said that Austin Marsman donated to Michigan politicians who have voted to cut funding for schools and school safety.

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Ferris State women's golf team places seventh at Beall Fall Classic

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 1, 2024

The Ferris State University women's golf team advanced to seventh place on the final day of the Beall Fall Classic, which concluded on Tuesday at the Findlay Country Club in Ohio. The Bulldogs posted a 300 team score in the last round, finishing the 54-hole event with a total score of 909. Host Findlay won the competition with an 870, followed by Missouri-St. Louis at 882 in a field of 18 schools.

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Ferris State wins Midwest Region Preview golf tournament

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 1, 2024

Ferris State University's men's golf team secured first place at the Midwest Region Preview, which concluded on Tuesday at the St. Joseph Country Club in Missouri. The team achieved a total score of 857 over 54 holes, finishing seven strokes ahead of runner-up Missouri-St. Louis, among a field of 17 teams.

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Ferris State women’s golf team ranks eighth after two rounds at Beall Fall Classic

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

The Ferris State University women's golf team participated in the first two rounds of the Findlay Beall Fall Classic on Monday, Sept. 30, and currently stands in eighth place. The event is taking place at the Findlay Country Club in Ohio.

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Ferris State men's golf leads after day one at Midwest Region Preview

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team is leading after the first day of the Midwest Region Preview in St. Joseph, Missouri. The Bulldogs completed the initial two rounds on Monday with a total score of 568, three strokes ahead of Missouri-St. Louis.

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Ferris State tennis team wins multiple titles at ITA Regionals

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

The Ferris State University men's tennis team wrapped up their participation on Monday, September 30, at the 2024 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Midwest Regional Championships. The event was hosted by Davenport University.

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Ferris State men’s tennis competes at ITA Midwest Regional Championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

The Ferris State University men's tennis team participated in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Midwest Regional Championships over the weekend near Grand Rapids. The Bulldogs were among only four schools out of 23 competing institutions to advance four players in the top A singles draw, with all four earning a first-round victory. This included returner Kevin Kovacs, who secured an opening-round win against the #16 seed.

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Kent County in 2022-23 school year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.5% in Kent County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.