Alumni in Action

Honorary captain Cy Champa returns as a multi-sport alumnus and an advocate for future generations

By Stella Dolan / October 8, 2024

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.

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Leader of the Pack: Sianneh Mulbah’s rise with Timberwolves and Lynx traces back to Bemidji State

By Micah Friez / August 31, 2024

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.

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Coming full circle: BSU alumni relive memories as they welcome the next generation on move-in day

By Stella Dolan / August 22, 2024

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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Krisi Fenner, embracing hurdles, and the joy of the first generation

By Micah Friez / August 20, 2024

Bemidji State supported its future vice president for finance and administration when she was a first-generation college student trying to find her spot in the world. Now, she’s giving back to students on the same journey.

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Destined for the diamond, Leah Daume finds a home behind home plate

By Micah Friez / August 15, 2024

Leah (Bowen) Daume wasn’t expecting to, but she found her calling between the chalk lines when she first suited up as a Division I softball umpire.

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Groundbreaking meteorite research positions Jim Karner as rare Beaver in Antarctica

By Stella Dolan / July 24, 2024

Dr. Jim Karner, a Bemidji State alumnus and a former men’s hockey player, has made groundbreaking advancements in meteorite research in Antarctica – all backed by his northern upbringing.

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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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