760 WJR is bringing you the latest from area universities with our College Tour 2025!
Join “‘JR Morning with Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds” October 27 through 31 as we visit select institutions for an in-depth look at the culture and curricula that are shaping the minds of tomorrow.
We’ll hear student perspectives on the world they’ll soon be entering, plus talk with educators and administrators about the programs and initiatives that make each of these universities unique.
2025 COLLEGE TOUR SCHEDULE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025
KETTERING UNIVERSITY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
PRESENTED BY MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU FAMILY OF COMPANIES
LIVE FROM THE JUSTIN S. MORRILL HALL OF AGRICULTURE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025
OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WJR COLLEGE TOUR 2025 PODCASTS:
Oct. 27, 2025 ~ Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to discuss all things GVSU, including the recent Economic Impact Report, state funding, student experiences on campus, and much more!
Oct. 28, 2025 ~ Dr. Daniel Atwood, director of bands at Ferris State University, joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds live at Ferris State to discuss the marching band being revived after a 30-year hiatus.
Oct. 29, 2025 ~ Dr. Robert McMahan, president of Kettering University and professor of Physics, joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to discuss the universities workforce impact, nation’s first accelerated bachelor’s degree in Semiconductor Materials and Devices, and more!
Oct. 30, 2025 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk with Don Simon, CEO of Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan, to discuss being a longtime supporter of MSU, their commitment to Michigan communities, and more!
Oct. 31, 2025 ~ Dr. Kim Hurns, vice chancellor for student services at Oakland Community College, joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, Jamie Edmonds, and Peter Provenzano to discuss being student ready and student success.
2025 COLLEGE TOUR SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS:
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