Donor Impact

Alumni & Foundation partners with FreeWill for estate planning, free will documentation

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / August 6, 2026

The Alumni & Foundation has partnered with FreeWill to offer free planned giving resources to alumni and friends, including legally binding will documentation.

The For the North numbers are in… and the numbers are BIG

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / August 4, 2026

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.

Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament brings in $66,000 in support of Beaver Hockey

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 30, 2026

The 29th annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament roped in alumni, supporters, friends, and fans of Bemidji State men’s hockey — plus $66,000 in raised funds for the program.

Through Beaver Brew, alumnus David Boehm concocts innovative way to support Bemidji State

By Micah Friez / July 24, 2026

Supporting Bemidji State Athletics just got a whole lot tastier. Here’s what a BSU alumnus helped bring to life and how every drink gives back to the Beavers.

Bemidji State Athletics launches ‘Beaver Brew’ for fans to support student-athletes

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 23, 2026

In partnership with Southern Fresh Farms Co. and the Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation, $1 from every Beaver Brew sale will be directed to BSU Athletics.

Tom and Joanne Heaviland named Alumni & Foundation’s 2026 Philanthropists of the Year

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 21, 2026

The Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation is proud to recognize Tom and Joanne Heaviland as its 2026 Philanthropists of the Year. The two will be formally celebrated at the Honors Gala on Sept. 25.

A letter from our executive director on the success of For the North

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 1, 2026

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 and Mammoth Construction begin Chet Anderson Stadium turf renovation project

By Bemidji State Athletics / June 30, 2026

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.

Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament keeps strong with support of Deerwood Bank

By Micah Friez / June 22, 2026

Behind every long drive, perfect putt, and overdue reunion at the Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament is a loud-and-clear commitment of support for Bemidji State Athletics.

Trent and Beth Baalke’s $1 million donation leads game-changing renovations to BSU Gymnasium

By Micah Friez / June 17, 2026

Trent and Beth Baalke are the leading donors to a new renovation of the BSU Gymnasium as part of the Forth the North campaign. The finished product will feature new bleachers, a viewing room, accessibility upgrades, and the newly minted Buckingham-Baalke Court.