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Groundbreaking meteorite research positions Jim Karner as rare Beaver in Antarctica

By Stella Dolan / July 24, 2024

Dr. Jim Karner, a Bemidji State alumnus and a former men’s hockey player, has made groundbreaking advancements in meteorite research in Antarctica – all backed by his northern upbringing.

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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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Registration open for Howe-Welle Women’s Athletics Golf Tournament

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / July 15, 2024

Registration is now open for the annual Howe-Welle Women’s Athletics Golf Tournament hosted by Bemidji State University.

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Bemidji State grad Kirsten Goldstein put the wheel in motion to bring Unicon to town

By Micah Friez / July 12, 2024

A thousand riders are converging here this summer, and Bemidji State grad Kirsten Goldstein is at the center of establishing Bemidji as the unicycling capital of the world for the next two weeks.

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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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Bemidji State University enters new era with all-digital BSU Magazine

By Bemidji State University / June 28, 2024

Welcome to a special issue of the Bemidji State University magazine – our first regularly scheduled all-digital issue.

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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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Green Sox power to 8-7 victory at inaugural Bucky’s Celebrity Softball Game

By Micah Friez / June 12, 2024

It was an edge-of-your-seat, down-to-the-wire, nail-biting kind of contest, and one that won’t soon be forgotten.

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Abby Randall becomes foundation’s first-ever director of corporate relations and giving

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / June 10, 2024

Abby Randall has kickstarted a new position at the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation as its first-ever director of corporate relations and giving.

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Former Alumni House resident returns to childhood home after 59 years away

By Micah Friez / June 7, 2024

After 59 years away, Cheryl (Nasvik) Sikorski recently returned to her childhood home. It now houses approximately half of the Alumni & Foundation staff, but for Sikorski, it houses so much more.

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