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FEATURE: Ferris State Track and Field Coach Melissa Kessler Balances Work, Family and Rigorous Training While Pushing Forward for More
FEATURE: Ferris State Track and Field Coach Melissa Kessler Balances Work, Family and Rigorous Training While Pushing Forward for More

June 16, 2026

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.

SIGN UP NOW! Ferris State Athletics Summer Camp Registration Underway!
SIGN UP NOW! Ferris State Athletics Summer Camp Registration Underway!

June 13, 2026

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.

Record-Breaking 224 Ferris State Student-Athletes Earn GLIAC All-Academic Team Honors
Record-Breaking 224 Ferris State Student-Athletes Earn GLIAC All-Academic Team Honors

June 13, 2026

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.

Ferris State's Whitney Farrell Places 16th Overall At NCAA D2 National Championships
Ferris State's Whitney Farrell Places 16th Overall At NCAA D2 National Championships

May 21, 2026

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.

Ferris State Men Finish Sixth, Women Eighth At GLIAC Outdoor Championships
Ferris State Men Finish Sixth, Women Eighth At GLIAC Outdoor Championships

May 01, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams wrapped up action on Friday (May 1) at the 2026 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships in Allendale.

FEATURE: From Scratch to Standout: Devin Dennison’s Relentless Rise Strengthens Ferris State Track and Field Team
FEATURE: From Scratch to Standout: Devin Dennison’s Relentless Rise Strengthens Ferris State Track and Field Team

April 29, 2026

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Devin Dennison might not have arrived at Ferris State as a polished, can’t-miss prospect, but his journey proves it’s not how someone starts—it’s how they finish.

Ferris State Track Squads Head To Allendale For GLIAC Outdoor Championships This Week
Ferris State Track Squads Head To Allendale For GLIAC Outdoor Championships This Week

April 29, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's outdoor track and field teams will take part in the 2026 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which take place Thursday and Friday (April 30-May 1) in Allendale, Mich.

Ferris State Track Squads Tune Up For GLIAC Meet At GVSU Extra Weekend Event
Ferris State Track Squads Tune Up For GLIAC Meet At GVSU Extra Weekend Event

April 25, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's track and field squads competed over the weekend at the GVSU Extra Weekend Meet held in Allendale.

Busy Weekend With Strong Results For Ferris State Track Teams
Busy Weekend With Strong Results For Ferris State Track Teams

April 19, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s outdoor track and filed teams competed in three different meets over the weekend.

Ferris State Track Squads Combine For 52 Top-Eight Finishes At CMU Chippewa Open
Ferris State Track Squads Combine For 52 Top-Eight Finishes At CMU Chippewa Open

April 11, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's outdoor track and field squads returned to the track with a strong day of action on Saturday (April 11) at the Central Michigan University Chippewa Open held in Mount Pleasant.

Support The One Day For Dawgs Effort! Contribute To The Bulldogs' Day Of Giving (April 8)
Support The One Day For Dawgs Effort! Contribute To The Bulldogs' Day Of Giving (April 8)

April 08, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University alumni, fans and supporters can help support Bulldog Athletics and several important projects that will impact student-athletes during the school's "One Day For Dawgs" effort.

Bulldog Track Squads Conclude Action At MSU Spartan Invite
Bulldog Track Squads Conclude Action At MSU Spartan Invite

April 03, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s outdoor track and field squads competed on Friday (April 3) at the Michigan State Spartan Invite in East Lansing.

Ferris State Track Squads Wrap Up Opening Outdoor Action Of Season
Ferris State Track Squads Wrap Up Opening Outdoor Action Of Season

March 29, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams opened up the outdoor campaign over the weekend, sending student-athletes to two different out of state competitions.

Ferris State Men Finish Fifth, Women Eighth At GLIAC Indoor Championships
Ferris State Men Finish Fifth, Women Eighth At GLIAC Indoor Championships

March 01, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s indoor track and field squads completed action in the 2026 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships on Sunday (March 1) in University Center.

FSU Wraps Up Day One Action At GLIAC Indoor Championships
FSU Wraps Up Day One Action At GLIAC Indoor Championships

February 28, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams closed out day one action on Saturday (Feb. 28) at the 2026 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships in University Center.

Ferris State Track Squads Set To Compete At GLIAC Indoor Championships This Weekend
Ferris State Track Squads Set To Compete At GLIAC Indoor Championships This Weekend

February 27, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's indoor track and field teams will take part in the 2026 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 28-March 1) in University Center, Mich.