Donor Impact

BSU receives $110,000 to launch Outdoor Leadership Certificate program

By Bemidji State University / February 5, 2025

The program is being funded by the Minnesota State system’s Industry Sector Fund, which helps the system’s colleges and universities build capacity and support new programs.

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Day of Giving is back Feb. 20, and raising $300,000 together starts with you

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 21, 2025

Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated and will make a difference at Bemidji State. What’s more is that donors will be part of something bigger than yourself – and together we’ll accomplish something that none of us could do on our own.

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Alumni & Foundation receives $200,000 grant from Women’s Foundation of Minnesota

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / January 3, 2025

The Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation was recently awarded a $200,000 We Thrive grant from the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, which will help fund several key priorities at BSU and NTC.

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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

The group raised an impressive $41,500 in just nine minutes for the music department’s discretionary account, which will be used to enhance educational opportunities and support for students.

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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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