Alumni in Action

Bemidji State unveils 2024 distinguished alumni, introduces new Philanthropist of the Year Award

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 23, 2024

Bemidji State University is proud to announce its 2024 distinguished alumni class, all of whom will be honored at the Honors Gala on Sept. 27.

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Bemidji State grad Kirsten Goldstein put the wheel in motion to bring Unicon to town

By Micah Friez / July 12, 2024

A thousand riders are converging here this summer, and Bemidji State grad Kirsten Goldstein is at the center of establishing Bemidji as the unicycling capital of the world for the next two weeks.

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Bemidji State grads leading the charge at Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center

By Micah Friez / May 24, 2024

Bemidji State’s grads working at the Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center in Bemidji are focused on providing positive intervention within the juvenile justice system.

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First-generation grad Mike Roberge returns as Distinguished Minnesotan with pay-it-forward spirit

By Micah Friez / May 10, 2024

Mike Roberge aspired to become a first-generation college student. That dream led him to a Bemidji State degree, a fruitful career and now a new honor: the Distinguished Minnesotan award.

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Leading ladies: Bemidji State grads are setting the standard in community industries

By Molly Houts / March 20, 2024

Fueled by resilience, leadership and passion, these women are paving the way for future generations of female leaders across communities and the work force.

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Boys & Girls Club unites with Bemidji State in mission to serve Bemidji’s youth

By Micah Friez / March 14, 2024

Every day, the Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area is flooded with kids. And welcoming them with open arms are some of Bemidji State University’s finest.

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Bemidji State grad, Bemidji mayor Jorge Prince now leading the town that raised him

By Molly Houts / March 8, 2024

When 6-year-old Jorge Prince first arrived in Minnesota’s Northwoods, he did not speak English. But he’s now fluent in all things Paul Bunyan and, as Bemidji’s mayor, stands just as tall as its favorite lumberjack.

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Mark Backlin helping 80,000 patients and counting in medical missions to Ecuador

By Micah Friez / March 1, 2024

Mark Backlin, a 1979 Bemidji State University graduate, has facilitated over 70 medical missions to over 220 Ecuadorian communities in the past 16 years. He and his teams have helped more than 80,000 patients with sometimes basic, yet often life-changing, care.

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Women’s hockey alumna Sadie Lundquist named first director of women’s hockey at College Hockey Inc.

By Bemidji State Athletics / January 17, 2024

Lundquist, who officially begins her duties Monday, Jan. 22, will lead College Hockey Inc.’s efforts to raise the profile and expand the exposure of women’s college hockey.

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Career Services helps Peyton Barber map job path to The Travel Chalet

By Micah Friez / December 4, 2023

When Peyton Barber first applied to work at a travel agency, she didn’t even have her own passport. But, thanks to Career Services at Bemidji State University, she booked a new professional path anyway.

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