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Enrollment increases at Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College

Bemidji State University’s 2024 Commencement (Courtesy / Lainie Hiller Photography) By Bemidji State University Published 11:32 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2024 More than 5,000 students are pursuing their higher education…

BSU Opera Theater Presents “The Marriage of Figaro” on Oct. 18-19

Honorary captain Cy Champa returns as a multi-sport alumnus and an advocate for future generations

Beaver Hockey is back! Celebrate by watching full-length national championship videos here

Meet the Beavers returns with winter student-athletes on Oct. 28

The colorful career of Wes Westrum, Bemidji State’s only World Series winner

Alumni, friends and Beavers make waves at Bucky’s Beach Bash Homecoming celebration

Cantabria Coffee brews up victory in BSU Spirit Contest with creativity

BSU alums share career insight at 2024 Alumni Leaders in the Classroom

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Alumni calendar

Oct 18	Bemidji Opera Theater’s “The Marriage of Figaro” Friday, October 18, 2024

Oct 19	Bemidji Opera Theater’s “The Marriage of Figaro” Saturday, October 19, 2024

Oct 24	Unity Uplift: 2SLGBTQIAP+ History Celebration President’s Reception Thursday, October 24, 2024

Oct 28	Meet the Beavers Monday, October 28, 2024

Nov 02	2024 Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday, November 02, 2024

Nov 02	5th annual Students United Advocacy Conference Mixer Saturday, November 02, 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)

Dr. Jim Tuorila named VFW national surgeon general

Dr. James "Jim" Tuorila, a 1979 Bemidji State University graduate, was elected National Surgeon General of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. on...

Gail Nucech inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Gail (Hecimovich) Nucech, a 1969 Bemidji State graduate, was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame on June 25, 2024....

Rod Heisler inducted into Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Rod Heisler, a dual-sport athlete at Bemidji State, was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on June 15, 2024. The former Beaver played...

Kraus-Anderson names Patrick Weerts to lead Bemidji regional office

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

Dhel Duncan-Busby becomes first-ever Beaver selected in CFL Draft

Former Bemidji State football standout wide receiver Dhel Duncan-Busby achieved a life-long goal on April 30, 2024, when he was selected in the 2024 CFL...

Duane Sorenson retires after 27 years as Cyclones swim and dive coach

After leading the Iowa State women's swimming and diving team for the last 27 years, Duane Sorenson, the program's winningest coach and the second-longest tenured...

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A legendary alumnus

Everyone knows about Paul Bunyan, but do you know where he went to college?

That's right: He's a Beaver!

Bemidji State University formally awarded our 18-foot friend an honorary degree at the 2012 Honors Gala in celebration of 75 years since the Bemidji statue was first built.

Accepting the honor on Paul's behalf were Bemidji Chamber Board members Scott Turn and Arlene Billberg, and Bemidji City Council members Rita Albrecht, Ron Johnson and Kevin Waldhausen.