Bemidji State University

Allyssa Joseph named Alumni & Foundation’s new executive director

By Bemidji State University / April 24, 2023

Allyssa Joseph has been appointed by President John L. Hoffman as executive director of the Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation and vice president for advancement supporting both BSU and Northwest Technical College.

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BSU musicians shine in latest opera theater production

By Bemidji State University / February 28, 2023

Bemidji State Opera Theater’s “The 1950s in Three Short Operas” explored themes of desire, distraction and drama in a throwback to “simpler” times on Feb. 24-26 in the Main Theater of the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex.

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Maria Berkeland ’15 holds a Canada lynx humanely captured and released during a recent research project.

Maria Berkeland ’15 works to conserve Alaskan wilderness

By Bemidji State University / January 13, 2023

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…

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President Bangsberg’s plane crashes in Vietnam in 1967 tragedy

By Bemidji State University / July 2, 2022

Prior to his departure from the Bemidji airport, Bangsberg anticipated only his immediate family sending him off and was surprised and eventually overwhelmed at seeing the airport terminal filled with well-wishers.

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Fighting for their place on the field: Pioneers recall early hardships for Bemidji State women’s athletics

By Bemidji State University / January 28, 2019

Pioneers recall early hardships in their campaign to create a competitive athletic program for women at Bemidji State.

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Aquatic biology pioneer Chuck Holt leaves lasting legacy

By Bemidji State University / February 16, 2018

Bemidji State President Harry Bangsberg was looking for someone with a pioneering spirit in 1965 when he recruited the late Dr. Charles “Chuck” Holt to expand the biology department.

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