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Alumni & Foundation partners with FreeWill for estate planning, free will documentation

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / August 6, 2026

The Alumni & Foundation has partnered with FreeWill to offer free planned giving resources to alumni and friends, including legally binding will documentation.

The For the North numbers are in… and the numbers are BIG

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / August 4, 2026

Hear from Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation executive director Allyssa “A.J.” Joseph as she reveals the final numbers of the For the North campaign and how donors generously powered the successes of this initiative.

Bemidji Alumni Choir honors Dr. Paul Brandvik in latest national anthem performance at Target Field

By Micah Friez / August 3, 2026

Many members of the Bemidji Alumni Choir were students of the late Dr. Paul Brandvik, a professor emeritus of vocal music at Bemidji State University who died in December 2025.

Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament brings in $66,000 in support of Beaver Hockey

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 30, 2026

The 29th annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament roped in alumni, supporters, friends, and fans of Bemidji State men’s hockey — plus $66,000 in raised funds for the program.

Through Beaver Brew, alumnus David Boehm concocts innovative way to support Bemidji State

By Micah Friez / July 24, 2026

Supporting Bemidji State Athletics just got a whole lot tastier. Here’s what a BSU alumnus helped bring to life and how every drink gives back to the Beavers.

Bemidji State Athletics launches ‘Beaver Brew’ for fans to support student-athletes

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 23, 2026

In partnership with Southern Fresh Farms Co. and the Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation, $1 from every Beaver Brew sale will be directed to BSU Athletics.

Madelyn Haasken joins Alumni & Foundation team in marketing coordinator role

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 22, 2026

In this role, Madelyn Haasken will lead the execution of marketing efforts and stewardship communications that drive awareness and engagement among alumni, donors, and friends of the university.

Tom and Joanne Heaviland named Alumni & Foundation’s 2026 Philanthropists of the Year

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 21, 2026

The Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation is proud to recognize Tom and Joanne Heaviland as its 2026 Philanthropists of the Year. The two will be formally celebrated at the Honors Gala on Sept. 25.

Alumni & Foundation welcomes Lyndsay Ampe as senior director of finance and operations

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 16, 2026

The Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation is pleased to welcome Lyndsay Ampe as its new senior director of finance and operations.

Surrounded by millions of birds, Dr. Gabriela Kiesel brings expertise and care to Minnesota’s turkey industry

By Allison Conner / July 13, 2026

Dr. Gabriela Kiesel is one of the few veterinarians that oversees a complex operation with Jennie-O in various locations across Minnesota, the nation’s top turkey-producing state. She helps yield nearly 180 million pounds of meat for consumers across the United States annually.