June 16, 2026
Milestone: Donations for Ferris State Indoor Activities Complex reach $1 million, demonstrating support for transformational project
Ferris State University has surpassed the $1 million fundraising milestone for its planned Indoor Activities Complex, with gifts from donors large and small demonstrating strong support for the transformational project.
The university is planning an Indoor Activities Complex attached to the south end of Top Taggart Field. This multi-phase, $61.7 million project will transform the athletics footprint of Ferris State, building world-class training, competition, and fan facilities.
It also will serve all students and community members for generations, featuring an indoor track and flexible event spaces that can accommodate groups large and small throughout the year.
The milestone marks an important early step in the university's campaign and reflects growing enthusiasm among alumni, friends, and community supporters.
Ferris State President Bill Pink said the milestone reflects a strong start to the campaign and said there is much to do to meet the eventual goal.
"Reaching this milestone reflects the tremendous support for Ferris State and the strength of our partnership with the greater community," President Bill Pink said. "The Indoor Activities Complex will be a game-changer for the entire community, a vibrant, year-round destination where students and residents come together to play, connect and celebrate. While we still have work ahead to reach our goal, this milestone gives us great momentum, and I am deeply grateful to everyone who has helped us reach it."
The project’s first phase includes athletic support and stadium improvements including 42,000-square-foot support building featuring locker rooms for teams, coaches, and officials, athletic trainer space, suites, meeting rooms, concessions, ticketing, restrooms, and offices. Also planned are upgrades to Top Taggart Field including stadium lighting and turf replacement, east side bleacher replacement and plaza improvements.
The second phase includes a 134,000-square-foot indoor complex featuring an indoor track and field venue, STUNT competition space, an indoor practice field, all-weather training space for all NCAA Division II sports, and enhanced parking in the west and south lots.
Ferris State has a championship tradition, including four NCAA Division II football national championships in the past five seasons. The new complex will ensure Bulldogs—on the field and in the stands—have facilities that match their level of excellence.
Long Michigan winters often force outdoor athletes to train in limited or less-than-ideal environments, placing Ferris State students in football, softball, track and field, and other sports at a competitive disadvantage.
Existing athletic training and locker room spaces are located far from competition venues, creating logistical challenges and limiting the student-athlete experience.
Crowded concession areas and aging restrooms also detract from game-day comfort and enjoyment for fans.
Pink said he appreciates the support from people who have donated already, and said he hopes many other people continue to contribute to the effort to keep the project moving forward.
Fundraising continues for the project, with opportunities ranging from gifts of any size to major investments, including naming opportunities for portions of the complex.
Additional information about the project and donation opportunities are available here.
University leaders said the $1 million milestone demonstrates what is possible through collective support and expressed confidence that additional donors will help bring the transformational project to life.