Donor Impact

Bemidji’s Isaac Severts represents local impact as the Skaar raises $53,000

By Micah Friez / June 27, 2024

As the most recent recipient of the Gordy Skaar Memorial Athletic Scholarship, Isaac Severts represented the impact communal support has on all of Beaver Athletics.

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Nagle returns to Bemidji on July 12; registration now open

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / May 22, 2024

The 27th annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament returns to Bemidji on July 12, and registration is now open.

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Keith Johanneson honors wife’s legacy with $1 million gift to Bemidji State nursing

By Micah Friez / May 19, 2024

As he navigates the emotional unknown – the loss of his wife – Keith Johanneson has learned to not succumb to grief. He wants Maria’s legacy to live on, and so he’s pledged a $1 million gift in her honor to endow nursing scholarships at Bemidji State.

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First-generation grad Mike Roberge returns as Distinguished Minnesotan with pay-it-forward spirit

By Micah Friez / May 10, 2024

Mike Roberge aspired to become a first-generation college student. That dream led him to a Bemidji State degree, a fruitful career and now a new honor: the Distinguished Minnesotan award.

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Pong Yang, son of Vietnam War refugees, afforded newfound opportunities at Bemidji State

By Micah Friez / February 20, 2024

Pong Yang’s journey to Bemidji State University truly began with his parents, Tom and Michelle, who were refugee survivors of the Vietnam War. Their determination was the “spark” that made Pong want to attend college, and he described donors as the ones who help ignite that passion.

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Father, art inspire scholarship recipient Brigid Baier to find solace at Bemidji State

By Molly Houts / February 20, 2024

Wanting to honor her late father by continuing her education, Brigid Baier found healing along the shores of Bemidji State University.

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Day of Giving is here tomorrow! Are you ready?

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / February 19, 2024

By BSU Alumni & Foundation Published 7:00 a.m. on Feb. 19, 2024 Over 100 years ago, when the town of Bemidji first learned that it had earned the right to…

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Mark your calendars: Day of Giving returns on Feb. 20!

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / February 6, 2024

Save the date now to join hundreds of Beavers around the world – alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty and staff – as we rally together for Bemidji State University’s Day of Giving on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

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Red Lake Nation celebrates new Bemidji State nurses with hand-beaded stethoscopes

By Bemidji State University / January 25, 2024

Bemidji State University’s newest nursing students were welcomed into the program with a gift of hand-beaded stethoscopes, presented by the Red Lake Nation.

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Momentous momentum: The Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation’s 2023 year in review

By Micah Friez / December 31, 2023

As the calendar turns over to 2024, there’s one more item on our 2023 to-do list: Look back on the year that was.

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