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AD Update: New Marching Band, Adding Cheer & STUNT, and Advancing Health Partnerships
September 22, 2025
To begin season two of AD Update, Brandon Wirth sits down with Athletic Director Steve Brockelbank to chat about the latest developments in Ferris State Athletics. This includes the addition of Cheer & STUNT as a Bulldog sport, working with the new marching band, advancing two new health partnerships for athletes, and hiring two new head coaches for hockey and men's basketball.
Ferris State Partners With Onrise To Provide Comprehensive Mental Health Services For Student-Athletes
September 17, 2025
Big Rapids, MI – Ferris State University has entered a multi-year relationship with Onrise, the leading provider of athlete-specific mental health care, to deliver comprehensive services to all Bulldog student-athletes. This positions Ferris State at the forefront of a transformative shift in collegiate athletics, where mental health support is increasingly recognized as essential to athletic program success and student-athlete wellbeing.
This Week In Bulldog Athletics - Sept. 17, 2025
September 17, 2025
This Week In Bulldog Athletics - Sept. 17, 2025
Ferris State Sports Luncheons Return This Week - First Luncheon On Thursday!
September 16, 2025
Big Rapids, Mich. - A popular tradition returns yet again to Ferris State University and Big Rapids this fall as the "FSU Sports Luncheons" will take place beginning this week.
Popular Ferris Sports Update Television Show Airs For 16th Season This Year On Fox 32!
September 09, 2025
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris Sports Update, a popular Ferris State University television program, will continue to air each week during the 2025-26 athletics season with broadcast coverage throughout most of Michigan as the show begins its 16th season.
Sign Up Now! Brutus' Kids Club Returns For 2025-26 Season
August 22, 2025
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics has announced the return of Brutus' Kids Club, for ages 12 and under, again this year for the upcoming 2025-26 athletics season. There will be a lot of fun and exciting opportunities for youth to experience and be a part of during Ferris State University events!
Ticket Deadline Fast Approaching For Next Week's Bulldog Athletics Hall Of Fame Event
August 18, 2025
Big Rapids, Mich. - The deadline to purchase tickets for next week's Ferris State University Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony is fast approaching.
Tickets For this Fall's Bulldog Athletics Hall Of Fame Banquet On Sale Now!
August 05, 2025
Big Rapids, Mich. - Tickets for this fall's Ferris State University Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 27, on the FSU campus, are on sale now.
Third Annual Ferris State Women's Basketball-Softball Golf Outing Officially SOLD OUT!
July 31, 2025
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University has announced next Friday's (Aug. 8) third annual women's basketball and softball golf outing is officially sold out.
Ferris State Appoints Elly Trefry As First Assistant Cheer Coach For New STUNT Program
July 22, 2025
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University has announced the addition of Elly Trefry as the program's first assistant cheer coach for the Bulldogs' brand-new STUNT program. The announcement was made by first-year Bulldog head coach Perrmella Harris.
Longtime Partner Granger Construction To Be Presenting Sponsor Of Bulldog Athletics Hall Of Fame Event
July 10, 2025
Big Rapids, Mich. - Longtime Ferris State University partner Granger Construction, will be the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet, which will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 27.
Ferris State Unveils The Bulldogs' 2025-26 Inaugural Cheer and STUNT Signing Class
June 18, 2025
Big Rapids, Mich. - First-year Ferris State University head coach Perrmella Harris has announced the Bulldogs' inaugural cheer and STUNT signing class for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Ferris State Student-Athletes Recognized By GLIAC For Academic Success
June 17, 2025
Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of nearly 200 Ferris State University student-athletes have achieved Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) All-Academic & All-Academic Excellence Team honors for the 2024-25 athletics campaign as announced by the league office.
Two Ferris State Spring Standouts Tabbed As GLIAC Commissioner's Award Honorees
June 16, 2025
Big Rapids, Mich. - Two talented Ferris State University student-athletes have been tabbed as Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Commissioner's Award recipients for the spring 2025 campaign as announced this past week by the league office.
Highly-Decorated Ferris State Athletics Hall Of Fame Class Of 2025 Announced!
June 02, 2025
Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 10 Ferris State University alumni representing nine different sports programs have been chosen for selection as the Ferris State University Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025, which will be enshrined on campus this fall.
Bulldog Athletics Saddened By Recent Passing Of Former Announcer and Friend John Smith
May 20, 2025
Ferris State University and Bulldog Athletics has been saddened by the recent loss of loyal announcer, friend and colleague John Smith, who passed away last week.