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Indigenous artists, Bemidji State alumni bring vibrant handiwork to Anishinaabe Art Festival

Indigenous music, art and culture have made a colorful splash at Bemidji State University. And among the talented crowd are several BSU alumni who have contributed their creations to the can’t-miss galleries.

Bemidji State unveils 2024 distinguished alumni, introduces new Philanthropist of the Year Award

Registration open for Howe-Welle Women’s Athletics Golf Tournament

Bemidji State grad Kirsten Goldstein put the wheel in motion to bring Unicon to town

Bemidji State raised over $10 million for students this year because of YOU! And we want to thank you

Bemidji State University enters new era with all-digital BSU Magazine

Bemidji’s Isaac Severts represents local impact as the Skaar raises $53,000

Green Sox power to 8-7 victory at inaugural Bucky’s Celebrity Softball Game

Abby Randall becomes foundation’s first-ever director of corporate relations and giving

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Alumni calendar

Jul 26	Anishinaabe Art Festival Friday, July 26, 2024

Jul 29	Men’s Basketball Alumni Golf Outing Monday, July 29, 2024

Aug 09	BSU Night at Target Field Friday, August 09, 2024

Aug 23	Howe-Welle Women’s Athletics Golf Tournament Friday, August 23, 2024

Aug 24	17th annual Ed Sauer Golf Tournament Saturday, August 24, 2024

Sep 11	Beaver Happy Hour Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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Margaret Laurich waves to the crowd while walking to midfield for the pregame coin toss with Ty Cobb (76) and the Bemidji State football captains before the Homecoming football game against Minnesota State on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Chet Anderson Stadium. Laurich, a 1963 Bemidji State College graduate, returned to Bemidji for the first time in 60 years for Homecoming weekend. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Alumni success stories

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Gail Nucech '69

Gail Nucech was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame after coaching volleyball, basketball, softball, track and field, and gymnastics in Hibbing from 1969-2012.

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Rod Heisler '80

Rod Heisler, a dual-sport athlete at Bemidji State, was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on June 15.

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Patrick Weerts '06

The Bemidji office of Kraus-Anderson has promoted industry veteran and 2006 Bemidji State University graduate Patrick Weerts to director of operations.

Dhel Duncan-Busby '23

Dhel Duncan-Busby, a former standout wide receiver at Bemidji State, became the first-ever Beaver selected in CFL Draft when he was selected 23rd overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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Learn our name in Ojibwe

Bemidji State University is located on land and water that is the current and ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe and Dakota. Click here to learn to say "Bemidji State University" in Ojibwe – even if it takes you a couple tries to get it right.

Bemijigamaag gabe-gikendaasowigamig

Click the button below to watch BSU professor Anton Treuer teach you how to say "Bemijigamaag gabe-gikendaasowigamig" – that's Bemidji State University in Ojibwe.

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