Bemidji State's degree programs have received a variety of awards for quality and affordability.
Full article![Donna Velishek sitting on a rock outside the Hope House in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.](https://www.bemidjistate.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/06/AddictionsCertificateStudent_Donna_Velishek_0002-991x661.jpg)
Velishek is using BSU's licensed drug and counselor certification program to help those struggling with addiction.
Full article![Zach Gordon standing in his Mission Restart office in Grand Rapids and holding a book called “Getting them sober”](https://www.bemidjistate.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/06/AddictionsCertificateStudent_Zachary_Gordon_0011-e1656082275740-991x661.jpg)
Inspired by his own recovery, BSU's online certificate program is training Zach Gordon to help others with addictions.
Full article![Amanda Willis-Marting in her office at Sanford Health](https://www.bemidjistate.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/06/AmandaWillis-Martin_0000-991x661.jpg)
BSU's online addiction certificate program is helping Amanda Willis-Martin reach her dream of becoming a therapist.
Full article![Michelle Anderson standing in front of a fireplace in the American Indian Resource Center at Bemidji State](https://www.bemidjistate.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/06/AIRC_SSS_Michelle_Anderson_0003-991x661.jpg)
Transfer student Michelle Anderson is using her Anishinaabe roots to inform her modern scientific research at BSU.
Full article![Steven Parker sitting on a bench outside of campus](https://www.bemidjistate.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-16-at-10.27.48-AM-991x661.png)
Juneteenth marks a historic freedom day in the U.S. Learn about the national holiday from BSU's Steven D. Parker.
Full articleBemidji State University will participate in Minnesota State Week June 21-24 by offering free applications.
Full article![Standing ovation for President Hensrud](https://www.bemidjistate.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/06/6-2-22HensrudRetirement-06-991x661.jpg)
On June 2 Bemidji State gathered to celebrate the tenure of President Faith C. Hensrud during a retirement party.
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