https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com en-us https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20260717l3igmf BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Emma Bleecher is balancing graduate school, coaching and starting her law enforcement career — and she couldn’t be happier. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20260717l3igmf https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260716hd05h1 Big Rapids, Mich. - Registration is nearing a close and the final spots are expected to fill up fast for The Ferris State University Men's Basketball Golf Outing that will be held Wednesday, July 22, at Ferris State University's Katke Golf Course. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260716hd05h1 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260708nia1qw Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics has officially announced a new partnership with vivenu, a global leader in advanced event ticketing technology. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260708nia1qw https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20260708mbyojt Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's volleyball program, which has made back-to-back NCAA Division II Elite Eight appearances, has announced the addition of transfer outside hitter Ana Colon ahead of the 2026 season. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20260708mbyojt https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260707ewnnwz BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Katherine Welch is spending a busy summer turning career aspirations into real-world experiences, balancing two internships while preparing for a professional career after Ferris State. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260707ewnnwz https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mice/2025-26/releases/20260706h9jh6t Big Rapids, Mich. – The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) recently recognized ice hockey players from across the country for their academic success during the 2025-26 season and 13 student-athletes from Ferris State University's team were honored. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mice/2025-26/releases/20260706h9jh6t https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260701mdjffe Big Rapids, Mich. - Tickets for this fall's Ferris State University Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which will take place on Thursday, Sept. 3, on the FSU campus, are on sale now. The event is presented by Granger Construction. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260701mdjffe https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/stunt/2025-26/releases/20260630kvlp0t BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) recently announced its 2025-26 Academic All-Conference honorees, recognizing student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom while competing at the collegiate level, including 23 members of Ferris State University's STUNT team. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/stunt/2025-26/releases/20260630kvlp0t https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mice/2025-26/releases/20260629o8hc7p Big Rapids, Mich. - Two incoming Ferris State University men's ice hockey student-athletes have earned National Hockey League (NHL) Development Camp invitations. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mice/2025-26/releases/20260629o8hc7p https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260629kdeizi BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Jason Vander Laan has enjoyed a storied gridiron career as a multiple-time Ferris State All-American, a two-time Harlon Hill Trophy recipient as the top NCAA Division II player and as a former National Football League tight end. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260629kdeizi https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260626en916k Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260626en916k https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260625n2sklp Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260625n2sklp https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260623mjasq3 BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Like few first-year Bulldogs before her, Ava Gardner opened plenty of eyes during an outstanding rookie softball campaign for Ferris State. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260623mjasq3 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260617n48rmq Big Rapids, Mich. - The first preseason national poll of the year has been officially announced and four-time national champion Ferris State University has been picked as the nation's #1 team, according to Lindy's Sports. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260617n48rmq https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260617irvwyo Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's soccer program has unveiled its 2026 schedule with the Bulldogs slated to face yet another challenging slate this coming fall. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260617irvwyo https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mice/2025-26/releases/20260617jc0gi5 Bulldog Hockey Releases Full 2026-27 Schedule Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mice/2025-26/releases/20260617jc0gi5 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20260616gyf1ii BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Running has taken Melissa Kessler across the country and into some of the world’s most prestigious marathons, all while balancing family life, a physical therapy career and her role as a Ferris State Track and Field assistant coach. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20260616gyf1ii https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260614np0ua6 Big Rapids, Mich. - Registration is currently underway and spots are expected to fill up fast for The Ferris State University Men's Basketball Golf Outing that will be held Wednesday, July 22, at Ferris State University's Katke Golf Course. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260614np0ua6 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mice/2025-26/releases/20260614neogph Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's ice program will hold its 40th annual Bulldog Hockey Alumni Golf Outing on Saturday, Aug. 1, at FSU's Katke Golf Course and a special weekend is planned in Big Rapids, Mich. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mice/2025-26/releases/20260614neogph https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260613p2y996 Big Rapids, Mich. - Registration is currently underway for Ferris State University's 2026 summer athletics camp program and participants can now register and sign up for a variety of camps on the FSU campus this summer. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260613p2y996 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260613mvgn61 Big Rapids, Mich. - A record-breaking total of 224 Ferris State University student-athletes have achieved Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) All-Academic & All-Academic Excellence Team honors for the 2025-26 athletics campaign as announced by the league office. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260613mvgn61 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260613lxiip0 Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of four Ferris State University student-athletes have been honored as Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Commissioner's Award recipients for the spring 2026 season as announced by the league office. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260613lxiip0 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260606p9pjhp BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Ferris State University Associate Athletics Director Rob Bentley has been selected as a national finalist for the inaugural FloCollege CSC Spotlight Award, recognizing outstanding achievement and leadership in collegiate athletic communications. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260606p9pjhp https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/stunt/2025-26/releases/20260606o7jy9g BIG RAPIDS, MICH. - For Ferris State Cheer & STUNT student-athlete Julia Priestap, service extends far beyond the football sidelines and the STUNT competition mat. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/stunt/2025-26/releases/20260606o7jy9g https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260601oilbun Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University sophomore men's tennis standout Jose Perez (Quito, Ecuador) has been chosen as the national winner of the 2026 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Most Improved Player Award. The national level awards were announced by the ITA. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260601oilbun https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260601oy0x56 Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Associate Athletics Director Rob Bentley has been selected as the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) representative to attend the 2026 NCAA Division II Strategic Communicators Conference at the NCAA headquarters and national office in Indianapolis this week. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260601oy0x56 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260529lje7e1 Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's basketball program, which has reached the NCAA Division II Tournament four of the last five years, has landed a new full-time assistant coach as Maxine Moore has officially joined head coach Kurt Westendorp's staff. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260529lje7e1 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260528lqu1xt Big Rapids, Mich. - New Ferris State University men's basketball head coach Brooks Miller has landed a familiar face to his coaching staff as Isaac Anderson has been appointed as the Bulldogs' top assistant coach on Miller's first FSU staff. Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260528lqu1xt https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/202605220s0non Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University women’s track and field standout Whitney Farrell (Freeland) wrapped up action in the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday (May 21) night in Emporia, Kan. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/202605220s0non https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260520vz53oq Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s tennis squad had its season come to a close on Wednesday (May 20) in the NCAA Division II Sweet Sixteen as the Bulldogs fell to Washburn (Kan.) by a 4-0 score in Surprise, Ariz. Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260520vz53oq