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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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Bemidji State University celebrates the graduating class of 2024

By Bemidji State University / May 6, 2024

More than 1,000 graduating students celebrated the end of this step in their lifelong academic journeys at Bemidji State University’s 105th Commencement ceremonies.

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Gordy Skaar registration now open; golf event returns June 21

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / May 1, 2024

All Beaver Athletic supporters are invited to participate, as all proceeds support scholarships for BSU student-athletes through the Beaver Pride Fund and an endowment created in the name of the late Gordy Skaar.

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BSU alumnus Mike Roberge to deliver 2024 commencement address

By Bemidji State University / May 1, 2024

On May 3, the CEO of Boston-based MFS Investment Services will deliver a commencement address to BSU and Northwest Technical College graduates as the 40th recipient of BSU’s Distinguished Minnesotan award.

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Bemidji State welcomes newest wave of alumni at sunny Senior Send-Off

By Micah Friez / April 25, 2024

Over 100 students attended the annual Senior Send-Off on a sun-drenched David Park House lawn to partake in one last hurrah before next week’s commencement.

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Bi-monthly Beaver Happy Hour events coming to Bemidji

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / April 16, 2024

The Alumni & Foundation office is hosting a series of Beaver Happy Hour events at local bars and restaurants, happening once every two months.

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Before Bucky, Bill-der Beaver was the first beaver at Bemidji State

By Micah Friez / April 7, 2024

In honor of International Beaver Day – celebrated wholeheartedly at Bemidji State University every April 7 – we’re looking back at Bucky’s forefather: Bill-der Beaver.

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Fins up! Bemidji State announces ‘Snow Sharks’ will replace Beavers nickname

By Micah Friez / April 1, 2024

After almost 100 years with the “Beavers” as its nickname, Bemidji State University has adopted a new moniker to usher in a new era of championship excellence.

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Inaugural Bucky’s Celebrity Softball Game coming on June 11

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / March 26, 2024

Join us for the launch of Bucky’s Celebrity Softball Game, a soon-to-be annual pastime with local celebrities from the Bemidji area.

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Alumni & Foundation partners with PCI for Oral History Project; be on the lookout to participate

By BSU Alumni & Foundation / March 22, 2024

A new initiative is coming to Bemidji State University, and all alumni are invited to participate for free by contributing their own slice of campus history.

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