BSU Alumni & Foundation

How well do you know Bemidji State traditions? Try to ace this quiz

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / May 14, 2026

We know you know Bemidji State. The challenge is to find out how much you know about life at the university.

Bemidji State University surpasses $25 million fundraising goal in For the North campaign

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / May 1, 2026

After receiving $8.1 million from the trust of R. Allen Sunderman — the largest testamentary contribution ever gifted to BSU — the campaign has reached its goal several months ahead of schedule and now sits at $32.6 million raised by over 3,600 donors since July 1, 2023.

$8.1 million gift establishes Sunderman College of Creativity, Enterprise & Place at Bemidji State University

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / April 30, 2026

The gift — which is the largest testamentary contribution in Bemidji State’s 107-year history — will upgrade learning technology and create endowments, new student scholarship funds and an innovation fund to support regional partnerships.

Registration opens for 49th annual Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / April 21, 2026

Bemidji State University is kicking off its summer golf tour with the 49th annual Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament presented by Deerwood Bank. The event returns to the Bemidji Town & Country Club on June 12, and registration is open now.

Alumni & Foundation now hiring for senior director of finance and operations

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / April 20, 2026

The Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation has an immediate opening for a senior director of finance and operations, a key role focused on maintaining strong financial practices and improving internal systems.

Day of Giving saw another record-year. Here’s how donors shattered expectations

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / April 13, 2026

A total of 441 donors banded together to make this incredible effort possible, and this year’s accomplishments reflect an ongoing upward trend in the Day of Giving’s year-to-year impact.

Shape how we serve alumni and friends with this 4-minute survey… and be entered to win $100

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / April 9, 2026

We at the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation value staying connected with our BSU community. Your opinions can directly shape how we serve our alumni and friends for the better.

Bemidji State alumna Leah Wheeling named SHAPE America Teacher of the Year

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / March 27, 2026

Wheeling, a 2011 Bemidji State University graduate, was named the 2026 Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by SHAPE America on March 20.

BSU Night at Target Field tickets available now with Opening Day flash sale

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / March 26, 2026

Tickets are now available for this year’s BSU Night at Target Field — and at a discounted rate for 24 hours.

Why do you give to For the North? Tell us for a chance to be featured by Bemidji State

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / March 18, 2026

If you’re a part of For the North’s $24 million — meaning if you’ve given anytime since July 1, 2023 — it’s time to celebrate your why. Tell us why you’ve donated and what your gift means to you, and we may just feature you in an upcoming project.