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R.H. ‘Bob’ Peters, the guardian of Bemidji State hockey, has his bust unveiled

Last night, Bemidji State University honored legendary hockey coach R.H. ‘Bob’ Peters with the unveiling of a bronze bust in the main lobby of the Sanford Center.

Leader of the Pack: Sianneh Mulbah’s rise with Timberwolves and Lynx traces back to Bemidji State

Bucky kicks off the morning with donuts for Bemidji School District Staff

Highlights from the first-ever Meet the Beavers event

Championing women’s leadership through a tribute to Ruth Howe’s legacy

A fundraising symphony for the BSU Department of Music

The power of passion, Travis Ricks, and the Friend of the Foundation Award

Coming full circle: BSU alumni relive memories as they welcome the next generation on move-in day

Krisi Fenner, embracing hurdles, and the joy of the first generation

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Alumni calendar

Sep 27	Homecoming: Honors Gala Friday, September 27, 2024

Sep 28	Homecoming: Game Day Experience Saturday, September 28, 2024

Sep 28	Homecoming: Beaver Pride Tailgate Saturday, September 28, 2024

Sep 28	Homecoming: BSU football vs. U-Mary Saturday, September 28, 2024

Sep 28	Homecoming: Street Dance Saturday, September 28, 2024

Sep 29	Homecoming: Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert Sunday, September 29, 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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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.

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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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