Alumni in Action
Owen Sillinger became the 10th former Beaver to ever skate in an NHL game, joining Zach Whitecloud, Brad Hunt, Matt Read, Matt Climie, Andrew Murray, Joel Otto, Gary Sargent, Dale Smedsmo and Jim McElmury.
Read more »While the surreal experience of starring in a commercial gave Gare Ewefada a fun taste of fame, it also reinforced a key life lesson: Stepping outside of your comfort zone can open doors to incredible opportunities.
Read more »Josh Peterson lives a childhood dream each winter at the Night We Light celebration. And as someone whose Yuletide enthusiasm could rival Santa Claus himself, he’s the perfect suitor to now create that magic for the next generation.
Read more »Former BSU student-athletes Derek and Alyssa Thompson got caught up in the excitement of Beaver Football’s historic playoff run, so they hopped on a fan bus to Mankato to watch BSU in the Division II national quarterfinals.
Read more »The 1989 graduate has been eagerly invested in Bemidji State happenings since re-engaging with the university, and he’s found great fulfillment in doing so.
Read more »Bemidji State University officially enshrined seven members at the induction ceremony in the Beaux Arts Ballroom during the annual Alumni B-Club/Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend.
Read more »Cody Hendrickson prides himself on assuming any role that’s needed of him. That attitude once landed him the Bucky the Beaver costume, and it has also now positioned him at the University of Arizona as the Wildcats’ new assistant athletic director of innovation and strategy.
Read more »Cy Champa’s journey came full circle during the Homecoming football game on Sept. 28, when the 87-year-old was celebrated as the team’s honorary captain.
Read more »Sianneh Mulbah is the chief people and inclusion officer for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx. And a big part of her story starts at Bemidji State.
Read more »Randy and Darcy Qual return to Bemidji State, reflecting on their own college days as they drop off their daughter, marking a heartfelt full-circle moment for their family.
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