Alumni Networks

What does an alumni network do?

Alumni networks foster a strong and engaged community among our alumni. It's about creating meaningful connections, providing opportunities for professional and personal development and supporting the university’s strategic goals. Alumni networks aim to cultivate a sense of pride and loyalty among graduates while contributing to the overall success and reputation of Bemidji State University.

Networks organize folks in a geographical region, a common interest group or a similar career field to carry out specific programs and projects that support the strategic plan of Bemidji State and the Alumni & Foundation.

Networks are charged with assisting BSU in recruiting students, funding scholarships, serving as university ambassadors and developing strong professional and social networks for fellow alumni.

Jillian Johnson, left, and Sonny Johnson enjoy Game Day Experience on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, outside of Decker Hall during Homecoming. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)

Network benefits

  • Early access to the spring/summer digital magazine.
  • Network spotlight in one magazine per year.
  • Network-specific swag item each year.
  • Scholarship named after the network on behalf of the Alumni & Foundation.
  • One info session with the BSU President and Executive Director of the Foundation annually.

How to join

Register for the Arizona Network

Membership requirements

The requirements of an alumni network are as follows:

  1. Pay annual dues of $250.
  2. Retain a membership of at least 20 active members.
  3. Elect officers to leadership roles.
  4. Support the mission, purpose statement and annual goals and objectives of BSU.
  5. Organize at least three alumni events and two student outreach events per calendar year.
  6. Prepare an annual report on the network’s membership and activities and submit it to the Alumni & Foundation Board of Directors for their Homecoming meeting each fall.
  7. Create and actively manage a network Facebook group.
Read our membership guidelines
Dr. Timothy Beebe '87
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Regional Networks

The Bemidji State University alumni networks connect alumni who live and work in various locations across the U.S. through networking, panel discussions, social events, group volunteer opportunities, watch parties and more.

Regional networks play a vital role in fostering connections, building community, and promoting the spirit of BSU. They provide a sense of belonging and support for alumni, wherever they may be, and contribute to the continued success and growth of the university’s alumni network.

Here's a look at the networks we have up and running, as well as those soon coming. For more information or to get involved, email us at alumni@bemidjistate.edu.

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Arizona Network

This network is live! Fill out the form on this page to gain membership.

Bemidji Network

This network is coming soon!

Twin Cities Network

This network is coming soon!

Seattle Network

This network is coming soon!

Florida Network

This network is coming soon!
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)
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Guests greet President Emeritus Jim Bensen with warm smiles during a send-off reception on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at the David Park House. (Micah Friez / Bemidji State)