Donor Impact

Make your year-end charitable gift to Bemidji State on Giving Tuesday

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / December 3, 2024

Today is Giving Tuesday, and now through the end of the year, you can take part in the annual holiday spirit by making a year-end donation to Bemidji State University.

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Donate to send students on EuroSpring and SinoSummer trips

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / November 14, 2024

Bemidji State is raising funds to support 10 students by providing $500 stipends to help offset travel costs for its transformative study abroad programs, EuroSpring and SinoSummer.

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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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BSU alums share career insight at 2024 Alumni Leaders in the Classroom

By Stella Dolan / September 27, 2024

Bemidji State University welcomed back nine distinguished alumni on today for the annual Alumni Leaders in the Classroom event.

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R.H. ‘Bob’ Peters, the guardian of Bemidji State hockey, has his bust unveiled

By Bemidji Pioneer / September 13, 2024

Last night, Bemidji State University honored legendary hockey coach R.H. ‘Bob’ Peters with the unveiling of a bronze bust in the main lobby of the Sanford Center.

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A fundraising symphony for the BSU Department of Music

By Stella Dolan / August 28, 2024

By Stella Dolan Published 9:10 a.m. on Aug. 28, 2024 The Bemidji State University Department of Music enjoyed a memorable and successful fundraising event, thanks to the generosity of Dave…

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The power of passion, Travis Ricks, and the Friend of the Foundation Award

By Stella Dolan / August 27, 2024

Travis Ricks, a psychology professor at Bemidji State University, has played an integral role in fostering community leadership and innovation on campus, earning him the inaugural Friend of the Foundation Award.

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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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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 raised over $10 million for students this year because of YOU! And we want to thank you

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 11, 2024

This year, together, we doubled our fundraising efforts and exceeded the $10 million threshold for the first time in nearly a decade! This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without your unwavering generosity and belief in our mission.

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