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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.

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Alumni & Foundation’s Ekren Miller featured on ‘It’s Not About the Money’ podcast

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / May 15, 2025

Dr. Ekren Miller, an advancement officer with the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation, recently shared his expertise as a guest on the latest episode of the podcast “It’s Not About the Money: In Search of Grounded Fundraising.”

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He’s got Bemidji State roots, but State Farm mogul Al Clark is bigger in Texas

By Stella Dolan / May 14, 2025

Al Clark graduated from Bemidji State in 1964 with a degree in business education. But what his dreams couldn’t envision were the six decades of successes and satisfactions that he later found in the Lone Star State.

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Watch Bemidji State University’s Class of 2025 graduate in 25 seconds

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / May 12, 2025

The Class of 2025 officially joined Bemidji State University’s alumni body during last week’s Commencement ceremonies. Relive the excitement by watching the Class of ’25 graduate in 25 seconds.

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Bemidji State University celebrates graduating class of 2025

By Bemidji State University / May 9, 2025

Bemidji State University celebrated its graduating class of 2025 — which included its largest-ever class of 84 Native American graduates — during May 9 Commencement ceremonies.

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Brandi Ochoa to follow in father’s footsteps, graduate from Bemidji State

By Bemidji Pioneer / May 8, 2025

At 18 months old, Brandi (Scheifert) Ochoa waited patiently for her dad, Marlin, to come out of class at Bemidji State University. Fast forward nearly 50 years, and she’s soon becoming a BSU alum herself.

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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.

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Registration has opened for the 48th annual Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / May 6, 2025

Bemidji State University’s summer golf tour with the 48th annual Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament presented by Deerwood Bank. The event returns to the Bemidji Town & Country Club on June 20.

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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.

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Newest Bemidji State grads welcomed into alumni family at Senior Send-Off party

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / May 1, 2025

Soon-to-be graduates flocked to the David Park House on April 30 for the Alumni & Foundation’s annual Senior Send-Off party, where students enjoyed free food and drinks, won door prizes and received a special welcome into the BSU alumni family.

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