Alumni success

https://bsualumni.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Jason-Bonde-e1679336388657-480x270.jpg

Jason Bonde '04

Jason Bonde ’04, the head coach of the Rochester Community and Technical College women’s basketball team, led the Yellowjackets to the NJCAA Division III national championship on March 18, 2023,…

https://bsualumni.org/wp-content/uploads/Maria-Berkeland-15-480x270.jpg

Maria Berkeland '15

Maria Berkeland ’15 grew up with a deep love for nature and wildlife. Originally from Grand Rapids, she spent most of her life in Fairbanks, Alaska, after moving there at…

https://bsualumni.org/wp-content/uploads/Johannek-480x270.jpg

Alison Johanneck '22

Hailing from Merrifield, Minnesota, Alison Johanneck ’22 has always been creative. After starting college as a dentistry student, Johanneck transferred to Bemidji State University’s Technology, Art and Design program to pursue her…

https://bsualumni.org/wp-content/uploads/Lyliane-480x270.jpg

Lyliane Tchuamo '20

Lyliane Tchuamo, from Cameroon, found a home away from home at Bemidji State University. Tchuamo graduated with a bachelor’s degree in applied engineering from Bemidji State in fall 2020 and…

We'd love to hear from you!

Tell us your story, update your information, share your successes.

Stay up to date

Have you changed your address, received a promotion, published a book, finished a degree, received an award, recently married or had a child? Be sure to let us know!

What’s in it for you? You’ll be among the first to get updates from Bemidji State and receive exclusive alumni discounts, offers and event information.

Did you know?

1950s FB Scrimmage

The naming of the Beavers

According to school lore, this is how Bemidji State got its iconic "Beavers" nickname.

As President Manfred Deputy reviewed football practice one evening in May 1932, he remarked that the players were "working hard as beavers." He called the team into a huddle and, raising his hands above their heads, declared, “I christen this team the Beavers!”

The “Beavers” moniker is symbolic of the silent, hard-working teams representing Bemidji State University.

BSU-Magazine-Fall_SpringSummer2021_FORWEB-230x300

BSU Magazine

Read the latest issue and view past issues online. 

BSU Gear

Alumni shop

Shop the official Bemidji State University store for the latest BSU gear.

Investing in our future

Becoming involved in the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation helps create innovative, interdisciplinary and highly-accessible learning environments for BSU students that support a sustainable future for our community, state and planet.