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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!
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
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
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.
FEATURE: Whitney Farrell Caps Outstanding Final Month at Ferris State with Graduation, NCAA Nationals Berth
May 20, 2026
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Less than two weeks ago, Whitney Farrell walked across the stage, graduating summa cum laude from Ferris State’s College of Engineering Technology, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in architecture and sustainability on May 8.
Ferris State's Whitney Farrell Chosen To Compete At 2026 D2 National Championships
May 12, 2026
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior runner Whitney Farrell (Freeland) has been selected to compete in the 2026 NCAA Division II National Outdoor Track and Field 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: Taylor Huntoon Finds Her Path on Track Toward Marriage, Law Enforcement Career
April 30, 2026
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – With graduation fast approaching, a career in law enforcement already secured and her wedding just months away, Taylor Huntoon can see everything she’s worked toward during her time at Ferris State coming into focus.
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.
FEATURE: Balancing Books and the Track, Jessie Durkee Finds Her Path at Ferris State
April 29, 2026
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Miles on the road. Hours in the classroom. Long days that frequently start before sunrise and don’t end until darkness have become routine for track and field standout Jessie Durkee.
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
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
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)
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
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
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.