President/Vice Chancellor's Message
From its roots as a memorial to David Wolcott Kendall — dean of American furniture designers — Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University has grown from a small, narrowly-focused technical school to a major institution offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of studies in art and design.
Kendall provides a unique opportunity for students who want to realize their creative potential. Our academic programs represent a broad range of professional pursuits in art and design, and we continue to explore new programs and coursework. Our facility provides an exciting variety of well-resourced studios, classrooms, labs, shops, and meeting and exhibition spaces. And our technical capabilities are state-of-the-art thanks to the school's continuous investments in advanced hardware and software across all programs.
Our faculty are not only outstanding educators, they are professional artists and designers in their own right who bring first-hand experience to the classroom.
Our faculty are not only outstanding educators, they are professional artists and designers in their own right who bring first-hand experience to the classroom. They provide students with the knowledge and skills they need for success in today's job market or for pursuing a graduate education.
Our students are extraordinarily talented people who work incredibly hard to develop their gifts. Together they have created an atmosphere in which they seek to know each other, work with each other, support each other, and take pride in each other's accomplishments. There's a remarkable sense of community at Kendall.
I invite you to explore Kendall online and in person to learn how we can help you realize your creative potential.
Dr. Oliver Evans
President
