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Bemidji State Athletics reveals 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class

By Bemidji State Athletics / May 21, 2026

Established in 1978, the BSU Athletic Hall of Fame will now include: 217 individuals, 25 BSU coaches, 27 teams, 12 selected for the Alumni Coaching Achievement Award, 13 John S. Glas Honorary Letter Winners and three Legacy Inductees.

Distinguished Minnesotan’s legacy realized within first graduates of Sunderman College

By Micah Friez / May 13, 2026

As Brent Larson delivered the Commencement address on behalf of the late R. Allen Sunderman, BSU’s 43rd Distinguished Minnesotan, looking back at him was the first graduating class of the Sunderman College of Creativity, Enterprise & Place.

Bemidji State University celebrates its graduating Class of 2026

By Bemidji State University / May 12, 2026

Bemidji State University celebrated its graduating class of 2026 during May 8 Commencement ceremonies at the Sanford Center.

Replant Our Roots brings new life to campus in emotional planting ceremony

By Micah Friez / May 5, 2026

Less than a year after BSU and the greater Bemidji area were struck by a devastating storm, alumni and friends who immediately stepped up to support were able to get their hands dirty and plant trees to replace those lost in the destruction.

$8.1 million gift establishes Sunderman College of Creativity, Enterprise & Place at Bemidji State University

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / April 30, 2026

The gift — which is the largest testamentary contribution in Bemidji State’s 107-year history — will upgrade learning technology and create endowments, new student scholarship funds and an innovation fund to support regional partnerships.

Before distinguished path to the Federal Reserve, Gov. Christopher Waller’s journey began at Bemidji State

By Micah Friez / April 10, 2026

Waller earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Bemidji State in 1981 and has gone on to become one of the world’s most influential leaders in shaping economic policy. The former resident of old Maple Hall now represents BSU as one of its most prominent national figures.

School of Music’s Bemidji Choir and Chamber Singers spring tour begins

By Bemidji State University / March 25, 2026

Choir ensembles from Bemidji State University’s School of Music embark on a five-city spring tour on March 25, culminating with a March 29 home concert in Bemidji.

Why do you give to For the North? Tell us for a chance to be featured by Bemidji State

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / March 18, 2026

If you’re a part of For the North’s $24 million — meaning if you’ve given anytime since July 1, 2023 — it’s time to celebrate your why. Tell us why you’ve donated and what your gift means to you, and we may just feature you in an upcoming project.

Connecting classroom to career: 129 students attend Career Advancement’s Job and Internship Fair

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / February 27, 2026

Employers and alumni recruiters arrived ready to connect with talented prospects from both Bemidji State and Northwest Technical College, building relationships that extend beyond the Beaux Arts Ballroom.

Inspired by Indigenous ancestors, Josie Aitken’s family support carries her toward Bemidji State degree

By Micah Friez / January 30, 2026

Every student comes to college with a unique testimony. For Aitken, the story that carries her is that of her family. She grew up surrounded by people who supported her dreams and invested in her future.