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Forge Industrial Staffing partners with Alpha Grand Rapids

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 31, 2024

Forge Industrial Staffing has announced that they are partnering with Alpha Grand Rapids to enhance their efforts with the Jobs for Life program.

2022: 20.5% of Kent County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 30, 2024

Kent County universities had 20.5% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 30, 2024

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

Ferris State women’s basketball opens new season at D2CCA Tip-Off Classic

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 28, 2024

Ferris State University's women's basketball team, fresh from their historic run to the NCAA Division II National Semifinals, will begin the 2024-25 season at the same venue where their previous campaign concluded. The Bulldogs have been chosen to participate in the 2024 Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) Tip-Off Classic in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Ferris State men's golf finishes ninth at NCAA D2 National Championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 23, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team concluded its season with a ninth-place finish at the 2024 NCAA Division II National Championships. The event took place on May 23 at the Orange County National Golf Center in Winter Garden, Florida. The Bulldogs completed the tournament with a final round score of even par, resulting in an overall score of 857 or +5 for the 54-hole competition.

Ferris State ties for tenth after round two at NCAA championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 22, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team remains tied for 10th place after the second round of the 2024 NCAA Division II National Championships, held at the Orange County National Golf Center in Winter Garden, Florida. The Bulldogs started the championships tied for 10th with a score of +4 on Tuesday and improved with a team score of 285 in Wednesday's round.

Rep. Scholten votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 21, 2024

U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

Ferris State volleyball returns from successful trip to Spain and Portugal

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 21, 2024

Ferris State University's women's volleyball team has returned from a successful international trip to Spain and Portugal. The Bulldogs, who have reached the NCAA Division II Sweet Sixteen for three consecutive years, spent ten days abroad playing against foreign teams and experiencing cultural enrichment.

Esunge Ndumbe receives national honor as most improved tennis player

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 21, 2024

Ferris State University men's tennis player Esunge Ndumbe has been awarded the 2024 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Most Improved Player Award. The ITA announced the national level awards on Tuesday.

Ferris State ties for tenth after first round at NCAA D2 Golf Championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 21, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team commenced their participation in the 2024 NCAA Division II National Championships on Tuesday, May 21, with a team score of 288 at the Orange County National Golf Center in Winter Garden, Florida. The Bulldogs ended the first round tied for 10th place with a score of +4 on the par-71 course, which spans 7,419 yards.

Ferris State men's golf team heads to NCAA Division II Championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 20, 2024

The Ferris State University men's golf team is set to participate in the 2024 NCAA Division II National Championships, beginning Tuesday, May 21, at the Orange County National Golf Club in Winter Garden, Florida. The championships will take place from May 21-25 as part of the Division II Spring Sports Festival in Orlando.

Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 18, 2024

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

4.7% of citizens unemployed in Kent County in 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Kent County hit 4.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Ferris State's Esunge Ndumbe wins two major ITA regional awards

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 17, 2024

Ferris State University men's tennis player Esunge Ndumbe has been recognized with two major regional awards by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). The sophomore from Keller, Texas, was named the ITA Midwest Region Most Improved Player and the ITA Midwest Region Player to Watch. These accolades follow his contribution to the Bulldogs' victory in the 2024 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship.

Ferris State golfers earn all-region honors; team heads to national championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 17, 2024

Two Ferris State University men's golf players, Caleb Bond and McCoy Biagioli, have been recognized on the 2024 NCAA Division II PING All-Midwest Region Team. This announcement was made by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). The pair played a significant role in leading Ferris State to win the 2024 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship and securing a spot in the upcoming NCAA Division II National Championships.

Ferris State's annual football golf outing returns to Clear Lake Golf Club

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 15, 2024

Registration is now open for the 42nd annual Ferris State University football golf outing, scheduled for June 22 at Clear Lake Golf Club near Big Rapids. The event, a four-person shotgun scramble, is organized by the FSU Gridiron Club and the Bulldog Athletic Association (BAA). It serves as a key fundraising event for the Ferris State football program.

Alexis Kozlowski finalist for national freshman softball award

By Grand Rapids Reporter | May 15, 2024

Ferris State University freshman Alexis Kozlowski has been named a finalist for the 2024 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division II Freshman of the Year Award. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced the list of eight finalists, each representing one of the NCAA's regions. Kozlowski represents the Midwest Region.