Ferris Forward Unknown

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with the incoming president of Ferris State University, Dr. Bill Pink. Here they discuss Dr. Pink's transition from Grand Rapids Community College to Ferris, his first impressions of the campus community and furthering the mission and vision of Ferris State University. 

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with alumnus Ed Clemente,  senior advisor for trends and development at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Here they discuss what brought Ed to Ferris and his fascinating career trajectory from family restaurant owner and chamber of commerce director to state representative and now host of the MEDC's Michigan Opportunity podcast, helping to connect Michigan businesses and communities to the MEDC and its services.

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with U.S. Army veteran, alumnus and longtime Ferris champion Dick Shaw. Here they discuss what brought him to Ferris, his passion for the HVACR industry, and his dedication to ensuring students and veterans have access to the opportunity of a Ferris education. In May the University will award him with an Honorary Doctorate in Industry.

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with Big Rapids native and alumna Dana King who graduated from Ferris in 1982 with a bachelor's degree in Marketing. They discuss her time at Ferris, her award-winning 25-year career as a broadcast journalist and her role now as an artist/sculptor. She looks forward to returning to her hometown in May to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Ferris in May. 

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with College of Business Criminal Justice alumnus and chair of The Ferris Foundation Tim Murphy. They discuss Tim's experience as a first-generation college student at Ferris, his career trajectory from police officer to deputy director of the FBI, and his upcoming goals as chair of The Ferris Foundation. 

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with Patrick Bishop, professor of Marketing and the 2021 Distinguished Teacher of the Year. Here they talk about Dr. Bishop's career, the real-world marketing and public relations experience he brings to the classroom, and how he helps shape students' lives at Ferris State University.