Ferris Department of English, Literature, and World Languages

09/04/2026

🤩 Coming soon in Spring 2027… SPAN150. One course that counts for TWO (101 & 102)! 🤩

Pre-req: two years in high school ✅

Great for review and will move you along quicker so you can take Spanish 201 in Fall 2027. Check out our flyer, chat with your advisor, and reach out to our Spanish Program Coordinator.

09/02/2026

08/30/2026

👋 Welcome back, Bulldogs! 🇨🇷 Time to start planning ahead for Ferris-Costa Rica Study Abroad in May 2027 We are now accepting applications (thru Fall 2026)! ✈️ 🌎 Check out the Study Abroad application portal: https://ferris.campuscommunity.app/public/login/

Want more info? Message to get on our email list for info sessions coming up soon! We’ll also be at the Ferris Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, October 14th from 11:00am-3:00pm in the DEC 202AB Ballroom!

This year, all students are welcome no matter their discipline or experience— freshmen to seniors and from ANY majors! 🤩

Want more from your experience? Take Spanish in Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 to best prepare for this immersive experience! We have all levels and FREE placement test to know your level.

Let your advisor know your plans to add Spanish, the Spanish Minor or the double major in Spanish for the Professions! Our courses also fulfill GEN ED - Global Diversity and Culture.

Spanish skills + Study Abroad = more opportunities in life professionally and personally… ¡pura vida! ✌️

☀️ ☕️ 🌋 🏝️ 🌊 🦥 🦜 🐒

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08/28/2026

👋 ¡Hola y bienvenidos! Welcome to new and returning bulldogs!!! 🐶

Fall semester 2026 begins on Aug 31st and we still have some openings for beginning, intermediate, and advanced Spanish. Consider the advantages of a Spanish for the Professions double major along with your primary degree!

The alumni for our program are bilingual professionals who make a difference in the community and in their profession! 🙌

Our Fall 2026 classes are for all levels from beginners and those with some experience, to even Spanish speakers needing to refine their professional abilities!

Contact the Spanish Program Coordinator for more info: [email protected] 🌎

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08/26/2026

¡Hola y bienvenidos! 👋 Welcome back bulldogs! 🐶

Fall semester 2026 begins on Aug 31, so think about the advantages of having a Spanish Minor with your degree! It’s not to late to add a Spanish class for Fall 2026!

Our classes are for all levels from beginners and those with some experience, to even Spanish speakers needing to refine their professional abilities!

Contact the Spanish Program Coordinator for more info: [email protected]

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06/16/2026

¡Hola y bienvenidos! 👋 New to Ferris? Come see us during an Orientation Day at Ferris State University — we’re promoting Study Abroad, as well as World Cultures & Languages with the Office of International Education! We’ve got freebies and swag!!! 😎

Reach out to learn more about our Costa Rica 🇨🇷 2027 Summer program and our languages offerings in Spanish and French! 🌎

Pictured are Professor Eric Warner, Professor Tracy Busch, Study Abroad Coordinator Megan Hauser-Tran.

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05/11/2026

Congratulations to Delaney Beckett on her completion of her honors associate certificate and graduation from Ferris with a double major in biology and Spanish for the professions! Delaney has gone above and beyond by taking honors courses and doing study abroad in Costa Rica. In addition, she was a member of the Ferris State Disc Golf Team and did consistent volunteer work. She was a campus leader through her participation in the Student Alumni Gold Club, the Disc Golf Team, and the Honors Program. She helped organize a successful welcome event for new honors students in which they learned to play disc golf and helped clean up the campus disc golf course. We are proud of her accomplishments!

05/11/2026

🎓✨ Graduating Student Spotlight ✨🎓

Today we celebrate Rachel Kukuk from Macomb, Michigan! 💙 Rachel graduated with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Spanish, combining language, advocacy, and service to diverse communities ⚖️🌎

When reflecting on her Spanish journey, she says:

"Studying Spanish has helped shape me both personally and professionally by allowing me to better understand different cultures and communicate with a wider range of people.

One experience that stood out to me was creating advocacy and community-based project in my Spanish course this semester, especially because it was connected to immigration rights and access to reliable information for Hispanic communities. This project showed me how language can be used as a tool to help others and make important resources more accessible. 🤝📚✨

In the future, I hope to use Spanish in a career related to criminal justice so I can better serve and communicate with diverse communities." 💬⚖️🌍

Felicidades, Rachel! 🎉 We hope your interest in advocating for and working with the Hispanic/Latinx community continues to grow and comes to fruition in meaningful ways. Wishing you much success in this new chapter and everything ahead! 💫

05/10/2026

🎓✨ Graduating Student Spotlight ✨🎓
Today we celebrate Delaney Beckett from Chesterfield, MI. Delaney majored in Spanish for the Professions while completing pre-Optometry courses, and will begin the Optometry program at Michigan College of Optometry here at Ferris in Fall 2026 👓📚

“The Spanish program here at Ferris, and studying the language and surrounding culture, has truly shaped me into the person I am today. It has opened my mind to global perspectives, strengthening my analysis of the world around me and deepening my empathy and understanding I am able to show to others. This has proved valuable to me in both my daily and professional life in a medical setting.

One of the most meaningful experiences was my internship in Grand Rapids last summer. At The Other Way Ministries, I was able to utilize my Spanish abilities in various outreach programs to serve and connect with the Hispanic & Latino community here in Michigan. 🌎🤝❤️

I look forward to providing bilingual eye care, based in cultural competence, passion for eye health, and love for my patients, using the skills I learned from the Ferris Spanish Program." 👁️✨

¡Felicidades, Delaney! 🎉 Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving others through language and healthcare will make a meaningful difference in so many lives. We cannot wait to see all you accomplish! 💫

05/09/2026

🎓 Graduate Student Spotlight✨️

Today we celebrate Madailein Miller from Kaneohe, Hawai‘i.
Madailein an Honors student is graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. Her journey reflects a strong commitment to language learning, cultural understanding, and future work in healthcare, in her own words:

"In 2024, I decided that going to Costa Rica to learn Spanish with no prior experience was somehow a good idea. Looking back, it absolutely was. Two years later, I not only gained a strong understanding of Spanish and completed my minor, but I also developed a greater understanding of the world and the importance of cultural connection 🌎💬

Currently working in the medical field, one of the most meaningful experiences for me has been being able to communicate with patients in their native language, even if imperfectly at times. The Spanish for Social Services and Spanish Culture for the Professions courses especially helped shape my perspective on language, culture, and patient care 🏥🤝

In the future, I hope to use my Spanish as a Physician Assistant to help increase access to bilingual healthcare professionals and provide culturally competent care to every patient I serve 🌟"

¡Felicidades, Madailein! 🎉💙 Your dedication to language learning, cultural understanding, and compassionate healthcare will make a meaningful difference in the lives of many.

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