Grand Rapids Reporter

Tickets for the Ferris State University Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony are now available. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, on the FSU campus in Big Rapids, Michigan.

The 2025 class of inductees includes former student-athletes and coaches from nine different sports programs. This year's class represents the 14th group to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and features Chad Billins (Hockey), Karla (Fairbanks) Griffin (Volleyball), Rachel (Folcik) McClure (Women's Basketball), Dan Hutcheson (Wrestling), Justin Keenan (Men's Basketball), Alan Morin (Men's Golf), Tina Muir (Women's Track & Field/Cross Country), Jeff Pierce (Football Athlete & Coach), Rex Schuberg (Men's Track & Field), and Justin Zimmer (Football).

The banquet will be held at Jim Wink Arena within the Ewigleben Sports Complex. It begins with a reception at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m., and the induction ceremony at approximately 7 p.m. An optional tour of the Center for Athletics Performance will start at 4 p.m.

Tickets are priced at $50 per person and can be purchased online while supplies last through this link: https://2025-ferris-state-athletic-hall-of-fame-celebration.eventfarm.com/app/pages/46b91794-8e2e-4a9d-9d2e-6441727e406e. For more information, Cedric Frierson, Coordinator of Revenue Generation & Advancement, can be contacted via email at CedricFrierson@ferris.edu.

A Selection Committee consisting of faculty, staff, alumni, and community members chose this year's inductees from a large pool of nominees. The new members join a group that currently includes 115 previous inductees along with one team.

"We're extremely thrilled to announce this year's class of inductees, which is a truly exceptional group," said FSU Athletics Director Steve Brockelbank. "This class includes many of the school's all-time greats and is an outstanding group that has achieved at the highest level. They are very deserving of the recognition and we look forward to honoring these talented individuals this fall."

The Hall of Fame event occurs one day before Ferris State's football home opener against Pittsburg State on Thursday, August 28, at Top Taggart Field.

Established in 2000 with its Charter Class induction, the Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame honors student-athletes and coaches who have distinguished themselves in their sport or made significant contributions to athletics as honorary members.

To qualify for nomination, candidates must have left Ferris State University for at least ten years, earned a varsity letter with exemplary athletic performance, demonstrated good citizenship post-graduation, and conducted professional careers reflecting positively on themselves and Ferris State University.