Micah Friez

June in BSU history: The Homecoming Hearth, university milestones and the start of the Alumni & Foundation

By Micah Friez / June 1, 2025

Travel back in time with us as we remember some of the momentous moments of Bemidji State history from the month of June.

By filling big shoes, Ivan Tavarez graduates with Bucky Forever Fund support

By Micah Friez / May 22, 2025

Ivan Tavarez has spent the past year inside Bemidji State University’s Bucky the Beaver costume. And the scholarship support that he’s received from the Bucky Forever Fund has guided him toward a degree in economics.

45 years later, Bob Anderson’s first Commencement serves as a culmination of career

By Micah Friez / May 16, 2025

Bob Anderson addressed the Class of 2025 during a pair of May 9 ceremonies, encouraging them to appreciate their own journeys — whether or not they hitchhike along Highway 2 like Anderson did back in the day.

Alongside Indian Motorcycle Company, Bemidji State is revving up as the Land of 10,000 Partnerships

By Micah Friez / May 7, 2025

When Indian Motorcycle Company representatives first arrived at Bemidji State University in November 2022, they saw needs inside the American Indian Resource Center that matched with their ambitions.

In the stands and as donating fans, Rick and Sue Black are serious about supporting Beaver Athletics

By Micah Friez / May 3, 2025

Rick and Sue Black have become an unofficial extension of many Bemidji State teams. With their passionate support on game days and their generous donations throughout the year, they’re perfect examples of what it looks like to fully support Beaver Athletics.

May in BSU history: Johnny Cash on campus, the key to the college and the first photo in print

By Micah Friez / May 1, 2025

Travel back in time with us as we remember some of the momentous moments of Bemidji State history from the month of May.

Meet Madisanne Dahl, the youngest member of Arizona’s new Alumni Network

By Micah Friez / April 26, 2025

Madisanne Dahl is a 2024 graduate of Bemidji State University, and now she holds the unique distinction of being the youngest member of the new Arizona Network.

Beaver supporters raise record $230,000 at Green & White Dinner and Auction

By Micah Friez / April 23, 2025

More than 300 attendees at the Sanford Center and online participants raised an event-record amount of $230,000 throughout the night, which will be used to directly support student-athletes and athletic programs at Bemidji State University.

Arizona pilots new Alumni Networks program with spirited launch party weekend

By Micah Friez / April 15, 2025

The festivities doubled as the official launch party of the new Alumni Networks program, which is a revival of Bemidji State’s old Alumni Chapters and has been piloted by the newly established Arizona Network.

All aboard: Bemidji State unveils luxury cruise ship for aquatic biology course on the Mississippi River

By Micah Friez / April 1, 2025

In addition to students, Bemidji State and Northwest Tech alumni are invited to come aboard, as well. All graduates from both institutions can enroll in the course free of charge so long that they meet certain requirements.