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A historic moment: Chrissy Downwind furthers family legacy of service to students

By Eric Sorenson / June 12, 2023

She wouldn’t realize it until much later, but Chrissy Downwind’s motivation to help Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College students overcome barriers and reach their education goals can likely be attributed to her trailblazing father.

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Bemidji State internship set up Coley Rezabek for ‘dream job’ with Minnesota United

By Micah Friez / June 1, 2023

Coley Rezabek is in her second season kicking it as a videographer for Minnesota United, where she produces digital content for the club. Her expertise comes from similar experiences at Bemidji State.

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A message from President Hoffman after signing of higher education bill

By Bemidji State University / May 24, 2023

In short, students win. And when students win, so do our colleges and universities and so do our local economies. This truly is a revolutionary package of legislation that will help carry Minnesota into a brighter future.

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Bemidji State reveals 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame class

By Bemidji State Athletics / May 15, 2023

Bemidji State University will officially welcome six individuals and one team into its Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the university’s Alumni B-Club/Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend on Oct. 13-14. The 2023 inductees include five former student-athletes, an outstanding team and an honorary supporter.

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Over 1,000 Bemidji State graduates celebrate accomplishments during commencement

By Bemidji State University / May 5, 2023

Students, family members, faculty and staff came together on Friday, May 5, to celebrate Bemidji State University’s class of 2023 at three commencement ceremonies – one for each of the university’s colleges.

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Bemidji State celebrates 40 years of nursing with pinning ceremony, scholarship luncheon

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / May 4, 2023

Bemidji State University celebrated 40 years of nursing on campus on Thursday, May 4, with a pinning ceremony for 2023 graduates and a luncheon for several new scholarship recipients.

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Mur Gilman, Donna Palivec tap into rewarding maple syrup avocation

By Micah Friez / April 26, 2023

Mur Gilman and Donna Palivec have a sweet gig: maple syruping. The two professors emeritae at Bemidji State University have discovered a rewarding passion in their springtime operation.

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Allyssa Joseph named Alumni & Foundation’s new executive director

By Bemidji State University / April 24, 2023

Allyssa Joseph has been appointed by President John L. Hoffman as executive director of the Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation and vice president for advancement supporting both BSU and Northwest Technical College.

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Beavers win first NSIC Championship since 2000

By Bemidji State Athletics / April 23, 2023

Leading wire-to-wire, the Bemidji State University men’s golf team completed the title run, claiming the first conference crown for the Beavers since 2000 and the 16th overall.

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Supporters raise event-record $200,000 for Bemidji State Athletics at Green & White

By Micah Friez / April 19, 2023

Support rolled in from near and far on April 15 at the Green & White Dinner and Auction – to the record-setting tune of more than $200,000 raised for BSU Athletics.

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