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 com...

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 tr...

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...

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...

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...

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 bri...

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with Emily Perton, executive director of Ready for Life. Here they share how Ready for Life came to Ferris State University and how together they are helping to foster an inclusive learning communi...

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with Vice President for Student Affairs Jeanine Ward-Roof, and Dean of Student Life Joy Pulsifer. Here they share their excitement for the start of the fall semester, what students can look forward...

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with Rachel Dupre, 3rd year College of Pharmacy student and 2021 National Collegiate Disc Golf Champion, along with her coach, Associate Provost Leonard Johnson. Rachel and Leonard share their love...

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with Associate Vice President of Physical Plant Mike Hughes who is retiring at the end of May. Here they discuss his 34 years of service to Ferris State University and the significant projects he h...

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with Megan Eppley, advancement communications specialist with University Advancement and Marketing. Here they discuss the University's One Day for Dawgs event, a 24-hour online giving challenge tha...

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with Biological Sciences Department Chair Dr. Beth Zimmer and Director of the Shimadzu Core Laboratory Dr. Sky Pike. Here they discuss the University's wastewater testing strategy on campus, the ro...

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with College of Pharmacy Dean Dr. Stephen Durst and Associate Vice President for Auxiliary Enterprises Gheretta Harris. They discuss the University's collaborative efforts to mitigate the spread of...

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with College of Business Information Security and Intelligence faculty Molly Cooper and Greg Gogolin. They discuss their top 25 nationally ranked ISI program, the development of a new bachelor's de...

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with the University's Dean of the College of Engineering Technology Michael Staley. They discuss what attracted Dean Staley to Ferris State University, his unique career experiences and his thought...

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with the Diversity and Inclusion Office’s Independent Living Skills Coach Janette Ward and Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Strategic Initiatives David Pilgrim. Janette and David share i...

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with Ferris State University employees Luke Hedman, Brian Pacholka and Emily Zoet about the establishment of the COVID-19 Community Response Team and the efforts implemented to assist Operation Fac...

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with the University's Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion and Strategic Initiatives Dr. David Pilgrim and Multi-media Specialist Franklin Hughes on their new book, Haste to Rise: A Remarkable Ex...

In this episode, President David Eisler speaks with the University's new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Bobby Fleischman. They discuss what attracted Dr. Fleischman to Ferris State University, what he is most excited to acc...

In this episode, President David Eisler talks with Ferris' Higher Learning Commission Leadership Team members Jeff Ek, Jennifer Hegenauer and Mandy Seiferlein about the University's upcoming review and virtual site visit by the Higher Learning ...

In this episode, President David Eisler talks with Gayle Lopez, Professor and Management Department Chair in the College of Business, and co-chair of the VPAA search committee, about the search for the University’s next Provost and Vice Preside...

In this episode, Ferris State University President David L. Eisler talks with Andrew Peterson, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, and Jono Eaton, Course Pro & eSports Coordinator, about the rise of eSports at Ferris. The Ferris eSport...

In this episode President David L. Eisler talks with Associate Professor/Creative Writing and Literature in Person Coordinator Deirdre Fagan. She shares with the audience her love of creative writing and poetry, and a few selections from her re...

President David L. Eisler speaks with David Pilgrim, vice president of Diversity, Inclusion and Strategic Initiatives, and co-chair of the University's Strategic Planning Steering Committee. Together they discuss the University's new Strategic ...

Join President David L. Eisler as he explores the history of Ferris State University with Mary Kay MacIver, associate director of advancement and prospect management and chair of the University's History Task Force.