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This week, we’re painting the town green and going all out for one of the best traditions on campus. Here’s all that we have in store for Bemidji State Homecoming.

The numbers are in, and it’s official: The summer of 2023 was a banner year of summer fundraisers for Bemidji State University.

BSU has recently been awarded a $2.5 million S-STEM grant from the National Science Foundation that will benefit current and future low-income students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an approved STEM discipline.

Some would have found difficulty in finding space for the many footnote stones necessary to mark the continual changes that have been made in the status of B. S. T. C. For even to those who have grown along with it, the development of the College has seemed almost phenomenal.

Even as someone always ahead of her time, Ruth Howe is still blown away by how far the Beavers have come.

Bemidji State University alumni and friends were taken out to the ballgame on Friday, Aug. 25, for the always-festive BSU Night at Target Field.

Hundreds of Bemidji State University students, along with loyal family members and friends there to help, found their new on-campus rooms during move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 17.

More than 80 years after his death, John “Jack” McCormick still stands as one of the greatest athletes Bemidji has ever seen. And on Monday, he was reunited with his family.

In a spirited celebration of Jim and Nancy Bensen, BSU and the Bemidji community bid farewell during Thursday’s send-off reception and basked in the contagious Bensen zeal one last time.

The annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament returned to the Bemidji Town and Country Club on Friday, July 14, bringing back the Bemidji State men’s hockey alumni of yesterday and yesteryear, plus all sorts of supporters.

Registration is now open for Bemidji State University’s 2023 Honor Gala, which will take place on Sept. 29 at the Sanford Center.

The annual summertime serenades bursting from Bangsberg Hall this time of year are as much a tradition as anything else on campus. Dedicated BSU alumni have made sure to preserve that harmony.

The Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation has named four graduates as distinguished alumni for the 2023-24 academic year.

Bemidji State University will celebrate the immeasurable accomplishments, impact and stewardship of former BSU President Jim Bensen with a send-off party from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the David Park House.

Angela Schmidt has been named the director of alumni relations for the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation, effective July 19.

Dennis Weimann and Stacy Christenson have served Bemidji and north-central Minnesota by covering the region at Lakeland News for a quarter century. As the telecast celebrated its 25th anniversary on Thursday, the longstanding duo held their heads high with the pride of knowing they’ve been there since the very beginning.

From the 1967 Northern Student archives: BSC frosh Steve Adams finds his unicycle a good way to make friends and solve the parking problem.

Members of the BSU and Bemidji communities packed the David Park House to celebrate the 81st birthday of professor emerita Dr. Annie Henry. The reception was filled with singing, joyful speeches and deep appreciation for Henry’s dedication to Bemidji State and its students.

The Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament had its 46th annual iteration on Friday, June 16, when over 100 golfers teed off in support of the Beavers at the Bemidji Town and Country Club. Together, they raised $44,000 for athletic scholarships.

Zach Whitecloud joins Joel Otto (1980-84) as the only former Beavers to raise the Stanley Cup. Otto helped the Calgary Flames reach hockey’s summit in 1989.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aaron Trunt isn’t the first Bemidji State University graduate to reach the professional baseball ranks. But he may very well be the first to do it like this.

Bemidji State University alumnae are prominently and proudly featured in a new podcast series titled “The Legendary Women of Beltrami County,” which highlights and honors some of the local trailblazers who have shaped our area into what it is today.

More than a dozen Bemidji State University alumni and friends gathered in the Valley of the Sun for a social in Scottsdale, Ariz., on March 16.

Bemidji State Opera Theater’s “The 1950s in Three Short Operas” explored themes of desire, distraction and drama in a throwback to “simpler” times on Feb. 24-26 in the Main Theater of the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex.

In one form or another, Abbie Disbrow, Emma Terres-Sobieck and Kristen McRae have all faced unfair uphill battles. But Title IX has helped level the playing fields that they’ve long excelled on.

Day of Giving 2023 is almost here! Over 600 generous donors raised more than $194,000 to directly benefit students at BSU during Day of Giving in 2022. This year, we want to continue that momentum.

Join the Bemidji Opera Theater for an entertaining look back on the 1950s — with an opera twist — from Feb. 24-26, 2023, inside the Main Theater at the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex.

Micah Friez has joined the Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation as its Communications Coordinator, effective Jan. 9.

The Green & White Fundraiser for BSU Athletics is back for 2023! Join us at the Sanford Center Arena starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 15.

Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation and Beavers Athletics welcomed seven individuals into the Bemidji State University Athletic Hall of Fame in Beaux Arts Ballroom on Oct. 8. Over 100…

Dr. Arthur O. “Art” Lee, BSU professor emeritus of history, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24 at the age of 91. Dr. Lee, namesake of lecture halls in both the previous…

Bemidji State University students, alumni, Beaver fans and Bemidji community members amassed upon campus September 12-18 for Homecoming Week events. Homecoming Week kicked off Monday with the Mr. Beaver pageant,…

The BSU Alumni & Foundation hosted nearly 250 alumni, donors and friends of the university for BSU Night at Target Field on August 5 in Minneapolis. The Bemidji Alumni Choir…

The Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation has named five Bemidji State alumni as distinguished alumni for the 2022-2023 academic year. The following honorees will be officially recognized during Bemidji…

25th Annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament For the second year in a row, the Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament drew a record number of alumni, coaches and Beavers Hockey…

Coach R.H. “Bob” Peters Celebrated in Beaux Arts Ballroom Over 250 people celebrated the life and accomplishments of legendary BSU hockey coach and administrator R.H. “Bob” Peters during a celebration…

Kari Cooper Kari Cooper has been named advancement officer for the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation effective June 21, 2022. In her new role, Cooper works to align current…

A staple of Bemidji State University Homecoming parades during her six years as Bemidji State’s president, Dr. Faith Hensrud and her husband, Neil, donated their all-original 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible…

The Bemidji Town & Country Club hosted nearly 160 golfers on June 17 at the 45th Annual Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament, one of Bemidji State University’s longest-running summer traditions….

Leaving Campus: A World War II Epitaph, written by BSU grad and current BSU Department of Criminal Justice professor Dr. Michael Herbert ’79, ’92, tells the stories of 20 former…

Bemidji State University Athletics donors, alongside BSU coaches, current athletes and faculty and staff, gathered for a special donor recognition ceremony in the foyer of the John Glas Fieldhouse on…

Bemidji State alumni, students, faculty/staff and supporters took part in Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation’s Beaver Virtual 5K Run/Walk/Roll on May 21, 2022. Participants used the fun, free event…

Approximately 70 BSU social work alumni, faculty and staff and students attended the 50th Anniversary of Social Work conference held on April 22 at BSU’s American Indian Resource Center. The…

Bemidji State University begins a new era July 1 as Britt Lauritsen was named the University’s next director of athletics. Lauritsen joins Beaver Athletics after spending the previous eight years…

The Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation hosted its annual senior send-off celebration on April 27 at the David Park House on campus. Students enjoyed free Jimmy John’s sandwiches and…

Lisa Hofstad has been named director of advancement operations for the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation as of March 21, 2022. Hofstad in her new role leads several operational…

Adrian Dunn has been named director of development for the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation as of March 21, 2022. Dunn in his new role provides operational fundraising leadership…

Bemidji State University will officially welcome seven individuals into its Athletics Hall of Fame, as part of the University’s Alumni B-Club/Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend Oct. 7-8, 2022. The 2022…

Rhonda Walters has joined the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation as database coordinator as of March 14, 2022. In her new role, she is responsible for maintaining accuracy in…

The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named John Hoffman to serve as president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College. The appointment will become effective…

The Green & White Fundraiser for BSU Athletics scheduled for April 30 has been unfortunately canceled for 2022. Several challenges outside of the BSU Alumni & Foundation’s control made it…

Former BSU coach Craig Hougen was inducted into the BSU Coaches Hall of Fame on January 22, 2022. Written by Martha Miltich ’03, this summary of Craig Hougen’s career as…

Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation and Beavers Athletics welcomed eight individuals and one outstanding team into the Bemidji State University Athletics Hall of Fame in Beaux Arts Ballroom on…

A pillar of the Bemidji State University and collegiate hockey community is gone today as longtime head coach, athletic director, and instructor R.H. “Bob” Peters passed away Wednesday at his…

Zoe (Christensen) Carrasco ’21 Zoe (Christensen) Carrasco was a standout thrower for the Beavers Track & Field team, having set career-best and program records in the shotput and weight throw,…

BSU Football advances to the second round of the NCAA DII Tournament. Watch the Beavers take on the Colorado School of Mines in Golden Colorado on November 27 at 1…

The BSU Soccer team has earned an at-large bid into the 2021 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championships! The No. 3 seed Beavers will take on sixth-seeded Central Oklahoma this…

For the first time in program history, the Bemidji State University football team is heading to the NCAA Tournament after their 62-40 win over the University of Mary on November…

For nearly thirty years, Thomas Paquette ’85 has loaned five landscape paintings to Bemidji State University’s A.C. Clark Library. Now, that art will have a permanent home on campus for…

Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation’s Beaver Pride golf events raised over $140,000 to benefit BSU Athletics scholarships and greatest-need projects this summer. Nine golf tournaments were hosted at courses…

The ribbon-cutting of the dance studio renamed in honor of the late Marion “Mrs. C” Christianson was held on September 25 in front of dozens of alumni, family members and…

The 2021 Bemidji State University Honors Gala was held on September 24 at Bemidji’s Sanford Center. A BSU Homecoming tradition, the gala recognizes alumni for their professional and personal accomplishments…

The Bemidji State University Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend, originally scheduled for October 29-30, has been postponed to January 2022 due to the rise in COVID-19 cases within Beltrami Country…

After a year hiatus, and despite cool, rainy weather at the Bemidji Town & Country Club, the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation and Beavers Athletics welcomed over 100 current…

250 BSU alumni and friends attended BSU Night at Target Field – home of the Minnesota Twins baseball team – as the Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels in a…

10th Annual Jeff “Bird” McBride Memorial Golf Tournament On July 24, the 10th annual Jeff “Bird” McBride Memorial Golf Tournament raised funds to support BSU men’s hockey and golf programs…

24th Annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament The 24th Annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament drew a tournament-record number of alumni, coaches and Beavers Hockey supporters to the Bemidji Town…

So You Want to be an English Teacher I was an outsider to the first university on theMississippi River, rustic academia.Mark was my English Methods teacher.His classes seemed spontaneous, flashing…

Bemidji State University Men’s Golf hosted its 2nd Annual Beaver Best Ball tournament at the Bemidji Town & Country Club on Saturday, July 10. 16 teams – many made up…

163 golfers gathered at the Bemidji Town & Country Club for the 44th Annual Gordy Skaar Memorial Golf Tournament on June 18, which grossed nearly $40,000 in support of Bemidji…

BSU alumni, faculty/staff, community members and friends from around the world participated in the Beaver Virtual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, May 8. Alumni participants represented graduates from every decade since…

Meet Ethan Somoza Senior Beavers Men’s Hockey forward Ethan Somoza credits the success of Beavers Athletics to the fans and donors who stand behind BSU student-athletes all year. Hear his…

Meet Zoe Christensen For two-time NCAA Division II All-American and Glencoe, Minn. native Zoe Christensen, support from alumni and donors means the world as she represents BSU on the national stage….

As part of the Giving for Green and White online campaign an online auction is now live and features over 100 items, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, Beavers memorabilia and much more. All…

Virtual Alumni Leaders in the Classroom Panel Three BSU alumni shared advice to BSU students about job hunting, interviewing, leaving a great first impression on potential employers and more during…

Over 50 BSU students, alumni and faculty & staff watched a virtual panel featuring four BSU alumni working in aquatic biology and fisheries careers. Co-hosted by the BSU Alumni &…

Beavers Men’s Hockey NCAA Tournament Bound The #4 seed Beavers will take on #1 University of Wisconsin this Friday, March 26 at 12 p.m. CT in the NCAA East Regional Semifinals…

Over $180,000 was raised by 861 donors during Bemidji State University’s Day of Giving on February 23, 2021. The online campaign called on donors to support a number of departments,…

On February 12, BSU President Faith Hensrud gave a live update to over 50 Bemidji State alumni, supporters and friends via ZOOM as part of the university’s BSU Live with…

Bemidji State University’s Day of Giving will engage donors from around the world to show their support for our world’s future leaders. Our annual Day of Giving helps Bemidji State…

Over 75 BSU students, alumni and faculty & staff watched a virtual panel featuring four BSU alumni who work in sustainability careers on February 4. Co-hosted by the BSU Alumni…

Even away from the Bemidji State University football team for two years, former All-American Gunner Olszewski is setting program firsts as a member of the New England Patriots. Olszewski became the…

Bemidji State University art grad Thomas Paquette ’85 has one of his works prominently featured in “Let Them All Talk,” a new film starring Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest, Candice Bergen,…

BSU President Faith Hensrud shared a campus update, a special BSU choir performance, one of her favorite holiday recipes and more to nearly 100 alumni, donors and community members during…

Novelist Dennis E. Staples’ first book contract came with waves of anxiety. “I didn’t know how the community might react,” he explained, in reference to his depictions of rural, Native…

November Book Selections November is Native American Heritage Month and the A.C. Clark Library’s November reading list explores the history, culture and political issues surrounding Native American tribes across North…

Charlie Bernstrom ’04 BSU grad Charlie Bernstrom ‘04 grows pumpkins. Great big pumpkins. On October 10, he entered his 1990.5 pound behemoth pumpkin at the 2020 Stillwater Harvest Fest in…

Virtual community health panel scheduled for Oct. 28 In the fourth virtual Alumni Leaders in the Classroom panel, four BSU nursing graduates will speak about their careers and share how…

George Floyd Memorial Scholarship Created at BSU Like many across the country and around the world, Betty Fulton Novotney ’79 and her daughters were deeply saddened by the stories relating…

October Book Selections This October marks 30 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In honor of this landmark event, the A.C. Clark Library has compiled a…

Virtual social work panel scheduled for Oct. 21 BSU social work alumni Jennifer Kovach ’93 and Jenn Anderson ’95 will speak about their social work careers, share advice to those…

2020-21 Distinguished Alumni Each year the BSU Alumni & Foundation office honors alumni for outstanding professional achievements and service to their communities. Typically, these award winners are honored each fall…

Each year the BSU Alumni & Foundation office honors alumni for outstanding professional achievements and service to their communities. Typically, these award winners are honored each fall during Homecoming week at the BSU Alumni & Foundation’s Honors Gala.

5th Annual BSU Baseball Golf Outing Nearly 70 former BSU baseball players, coaches and supporters attended the 5th Annual BSU Baseball Golf Outing at Castle Highlands Golf Course in Bemidji…

150 golfers hit the links at the Bemidji Town & Country Club in memory of the late Gordy Skaar, a passionate BSU Athletics supporter, to raise money for Bemidji State’s…

Raphael’s Bakery Café One of Bemidji’s favorite downtown bakeries and restaurants not only serves up sweet treats and home-cooked comfort food, but Raphael’s Bakery Café has been a strong supporter…

Bemidji State Move-in Weekend As BSU students, many who are just beginning their higher education journeys, move in to the residence halls under unprecedented circumstances this weekend, alumni around the…

Virtual events planned for Homecoming week and beyond Out of concern for the health and safety of our alumni, friends and students, the BSU Alumni & Foundation has made the…

Bemidji State University stands ready to welcome students back to campus for the fall 2020 semester beginning August 24. Following guidance from a variety of sources, including executive orders issued…

July 31, 2020 BSU Football Scramble Dr. Ken Traxler, beloved former BSU chemistry professor and football coach, was honored during BSU Football’s inaugural golf scramble on July 31. The tournament…

July 25, 2020 Jeff “Bird” McBride Memorial Golf Tournament – 7/25/20 Held at Oak Marsh Golf Course in Oakdale, Minn., the 9th annual Jeff “Bird” McBride Memorial Golf Tournament raised…

23rd annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament Over 200 Bemidji State alumni, coaches and BSU hockey supporters attended the Galen Nagle Memorial Tournament at the Bemidji Town & Country Club…

Dick’s Plumbing & Heating Founded in 1971, Dick’s Plumbing & Heating has been a staple in the Bemidji community, working on both commercial and residential projects including the Joe Lueken…

On June 10, the BSU Alumni & Foundation dropped care packages off to several local businesses in appreciation for all they do for BSU and the community. The bags included…

Although job hunting can be frustrating, confusing and difficult, Bemidji State University’s Career Services office offers a variety of tools to assist alumni experiencing career transitions. The primary mission of…

A heartfelt gesture from one of Bemidji State’s committed young alumni has put future registered nurses from the BSU class of 2020 on the fast-track to making a difference in…

Approximately 170 Bemidji State alumni, students, faculty/staff and supporters took part in the university’s inaugural Beaver Virtual 5K Walk/Run on May 2, 2020. Walkers, joggers and runners of all ages…

  Bemidji State University is gearing up for its first-ever virtual 5K walk/run on Saturday, May 2. Use this opportunity to get active with your friends and family, win great…

Mountain Iron, Minn. native Maddy Kinter ’18 is a registered nurse in the emergency department at M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton, Minn. She has been working hard…

Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation celebrates all corporate partners who show their commitment to the success of Bemidji State students through gifts of time, talents and donations with its…

Sanford Bemidji employees received a sweet donation from the Jake Bluhm State Farm Insurance Agency on Friday, April 10. Made at Raphael’s Bakery in downtown Bemidji, over 100 dozen doughnuts…

“My name is Emily Allen and I am a registered nurse at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul.  I currently work on the intensive care unit as a bedside care…

It is with regret that the BSU Alumni & Foundation announces The Green & White Dinner & Auction for BSU Athletics scheduled for April 18, 2020 has been cancelled in…

New Nikon binoculars in hand, students in Dr. Elizabeth Rave’s ornithology course have been watching the university’s lakefront bird feeders from the comfort of Sattgast Hall and reporting bird species…

7,200. That’s about how many miles Hong Kong, China is from Bemidji State University. Hong Kong is also where the furthest gift came from during Bemidji State University’s recent Day…

Bemidji State University’s day of giving, known as the Build the Dam Challenge, is all about addressing the needs of BSU students as they study, compete and grow during their…

Day of Giving Campus Events Bemidji-area BSU alumni and supporters will celebrate donors’ impact on students at special day of giving events scheduled on campus and in the Bemidji community…

Bemidji State University’s Build the Dam Challenge will engage donors from around the world to show their support for our world’s future leaders. This campaign enables Bemidji State to succeed…

Join us in the sun… The Bemidji State University Alumni and Foundation invites BSU alumni, friends and family to enjoy the warm weather and company of fellow Beavers during their…

Gwenia Fiskevold Gould has been named assistant director of annual giving for the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation. Fiskevold Gould comes to Bemidji State after working over ten years…

BSU fans turn out for the 27th Mariucci Classic Beaver Pride ran high for BSU Men’s Hockey before their Mariucci Classic appearance on December 28, 2019 in Minneapolis. Hosted by…

The Green & White Dinner & Auction for Bemidji State Athletics is returning to the Sanford Center arena on Saturday, April 18, 2020. The biennial event brings BSU student-athletes, community…

The BSU Brainerd-Area Alumni Chapter held a game night at Shep’s on 6th in Brainerd, Minn. on November 14, 2019. Attendees played BSU bingo and trivia for prizes and enjoyed…

Bemidji State University’s Beaux Arts Ballroom was packed with BSU scholarship recipients, donors and university staff on November 2 for the university’s 8th annual Scholarship Appreciation Brunch. Hosted by the…

Testing the golf simulator at the Jeff “Bird” McBride Clubhouse dedication on November 2 BSU Men’s and Women’s Golf teams understand the challenge of keeping their swings and putts true…

Former BSU President and BSU alum Jim Bensen ’59 leads the Beaver Fight Song On November 1, 2019 – a chilly day with high temperatures hovering around the freezing point…

All Bemidji State alumni and friends are invited to BSU Brainerd Area Alumni Chapter’s upcoming alumni event on November 14. What: Game night at Shep’s on 6th When: Thursday, November 14 Time: 5:30…

Over 1,250 people packed downtown Bemidji and partied like it was 1919 again in celebration of Bemidji State University’s 100th anniversary on October 5, 2019. BSU alumni, friends, supporters and…

More than 250 BSU donors, faculty, staff, community members and students gathered to honor distinguished alumni and others who have provided the university a strong foundation during the school’s first…

On October 5, for the first time in recent memory, Bemidji State’s annual homecoming parade made its way through the heart of campus. Despite cool, wet weather, nearly 40 groups…

Bemidji State University welcomed 12 BSU alumni back to campus on October 4, 2019 to share their knowledge and professional experience with BSU students as part of Alumni Leaders in…

Bemidji State alumni, friends and supporters attended the Twin Cities Area Alumni Chapter’s social at Bauhaus Brew Labs in Minneapolis on September 19, 2019. The Twin Cities Area Alumni chapter…

  BSU Alumni & Foundation recognized Bemidji State University alumni who have reached the 50th anniversary of their graduation during Golden Beaver Day, held on September 12 in Beaux Arts…

Around 75 golfers attended a fundraising golf tournament on September 7 at Castle Highlands Golf Course in Bemidji, Minn. to support the BSU Baseball team. The tournament – now in…

More than 70 golfers attended the 12th Annual Ed Sauer Memorial Golf Tournament held on August 24 at Tianna Country Club in Walker, Minn. The Ed Sauer Memorial Tournament was…

Fifty years after the founding of organized intercollegiate athletics at Bemidji State, the university played host to a celebration that included hundreds of current and former athletes, coaches, faculty and…

Bemidji State University welcomed over 200 current and former BSU athletes, coaches and supporters to the Bemidji Town & Country Club for the first annual Howe-Welle Women’s Athletics Golf &…

Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation invites all BSU alumni from the class of 1969 and earlier to its Golden Beaver Day on September 12, 2019. Golden Beaver Day is…

Photos from the 11th Annual BSU Men’s Basketball Golf Outing on August 2, 2019 at Headwaters Golf Club in Park Rapids, Minn. Originally a BSU basketball alumni gathering, this event…

Held at Oak Marsh Golf Course in Oakdale, Minn. on July 20, 2019, the 8th Annual Jeff “Bird” McBride Memorial Golf Tournament raised funds to support BSU men’s hockey and…

Bemidji State University Men’s Hockey alumni, student-athletes, coaches and supporters showed up in force at the Bemidji Town and Country Club for the 22nd Annual Galen Nagle Memorial Golf Tournament July 12. A…

More than 140 friends, fans and alumni of Bemidji State University Athletics gathered at the Bemidji Town and Country Club June 21 to take part in the 42nd Annual Gordy…

Over 30 BSU alumni and friends met at the Olde Brick House in downtown St. Cloud on May 9 for a fun evening with fellow Beavers as part of a special St. Cloud-area alumni event. Alumni from each decade starting from the 1960s attended.

Over 300 graduating Bemidji State seniors attended a special student send-off at the David Park House on May 1 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Bemidji State University has partnered with community investors on a multi-year project to design, build and, eventually, sell a “tiny house.” A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Bemidji State on Earth Day 2019 to celebrate the nearly-completed project and the many students who were involved in its construction.

Bemidji State University and the BSU Alumni & Foundation celebrated its first-ever campus-wide day of giving on April 4, called Back to Bemidji State.

Bemidji State University’s Department of Music welcomed a brand-new Steinway Model B grand piano into the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex on Feb. 27, thanks to a generous donation from Marilyn Vogel ’71 and Leland Wilkinson.

Nearly 30 Bemidji State University faculty, staff, alumni and donors braved the cold to attend a dedication ceremony for BSU’s new Aquatic Biology Hardwater Lab held on Lake Bemidji on Feb. 15.

225 alumni, faculty, staff and friends attended the 2019 BSU Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Brunch on Feb. 16 in the Beaux Arts Ballroom. The ceremony recognizes alumni,…

Pioneers recall early hardships in their campaign to create a competitive athletic program for women at Bemidji State.

Bemidji State University and the City of Bemidji partnered to host 90 college fishing teams from across the nation for the Bassmaster College Series National Championship, Aug. 10-12 on Lake Bemidji.

Sophomore Baylee Johnson produced this winning design for exterior branding of a dealer-loaned truck to be driven by members of the BSU collegiate fishing team.