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Just a few miles north of Bemidji State University, at Eagle Vista Ranch and Wellness Center near the shores of Little Turtle Lake, a horse and the human who has entered its space are making decisions about how the next few minutes will unfold.
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.
We’re still hard at work tallying up every penny raised during this campaign, so stay tuned for more numbers soon. But I can tell you this right now: For the North has raised over $36.8 million, making it a university record and one of the largest higher education fundraisers in the history of northern Minnesota.
Bemidji State University Athletics officially begins renovations to the playing surface at Chet Anderson Stadium on Wednesday, marking a significant investment in the future of Beaver Athletics and the game-day experience for student-athletes and fans.
A renovation project for the BSU Gymnasium will provide upgraded experiences and a new era for Beaver Basketball, Beaver Volleyball, and the greater Bemidji community.
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.
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 celebrated its graduating class of 2026 during May 8 Commencement ceremonies at the Sanford Center.
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.
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.