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Ferris State alumnus Amarr Blake finds success with Atlanta Hawks

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 14, 2024

Big Rapids, Mich. - Amarr Blake dreamed of making it to the NBA. Ferris State University helped that dream become a reality with a leadership role off the court.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Kent County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Kent County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

Kent County's men's football teams receive $2,210,577 in 2023

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 11, 2024

Men's football teams from Kent County received $2,210,577 during the 2023 season, up 13.9% from the previous year.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 6, 2024

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Katke Golf Course to hold special 50th anniversary celebration on Aug. 9

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 5, 2024

Ferris State University will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Katke Golf Course by holding a special Anniversary Celebration Golf Classic on Friday, Aug. 9. The event will take place at Katke Golf Course and begins with a breakfast registration at 9 a.m. (ET), followed by a shotgun start at 11 a.m. (ET). The day will conclude with happy hour and then a dinner featuring a brief program and prizes at 6 p.m. (ET).

Ferris State organizes joint golf outing to support women's sports programs

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 3, 2024

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's basketball and softball teams have organized their second annual joint golf outing, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 23, at Katke Golf Course on the FSU campus. Alumni, fans, friends, and community members are invited to participate in the event to support both programs.

Dominic Hennig named manager of team services for Minnesota Wild

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 2, 2024

Ferris State University alum Dominic Hennig, who formerly served as the voice of Bulldog Hockey, has achieved a significant career milestone by joining the National Hockey League (NHL). On Monday, it was officially announced that Hennig has been appointed as the new Manager of Team Services for the Minnesota Wild.

Ferris State hosts annual men's basketball golf outing fundraiser

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 2, 2024

Registration is underway for the 2024 Men's Basketball Alumni & Friends Outing, scheduled for July 24 at Ferris State University's Katke Golf Course. The event, known as The Stephen Scholler Wells Fargo Advisors Men's Basketball Golf Outing and presented by Conlan Tire, will feature a four-person scramble format. It serves as one of the primary fundraising events for the men's basketball program.