Bismarck State College Alumni and Foundation

10/09/2026

A special thank you to everyone who came out last night for our annual Presidents Dinner! We had a full house!

We’re so grateful for all of our wonderful supporters who believe in our mission and are committed to helping BSC students succeed. Your generosity and support make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and the future of our community.

Thank you for being part of the BSC family!

10/08/2026

A special thank you to the Association of General Contractors of ND for supporting BSC students by awarding scholarships annually for students majoring in construction-related fields. This week 9 BSC students were awarded scholarships from the AGC. Congrats to all of the student receipients!

10/07/2026

As a new term begins for our Alumni Association Board, we want to take a moment to celebrate and recognize the incredible group of leaders stepping up to guide us!

Our Alumni Association Board of Directors is made up of dedicated graduates who volunteer their time, energy, and expertise to empower students, support scholarships, host events, and keep our alumni network thriving. Thank you for your passion, leadership, and commitment to BSC. Your dedication keeps our Mystics community strong and proud!

Meet the Board & Stay Connected:
Visit bismarckstate.edu/alumni to view our current board members, check out upcoming events, and update your contact info so you never miss an update!

10/01/2026

It’s time for the Mystics Stampede! 🤠
You won't want to miss this action-packed weekend as the Mystics host their home rodeo on Friday and Saturday. Our team is having an incredible season, so bring the whole family out to cheer on our student-athletes and support Mystic Athletics!
🎟️ Tickets & Info: bismarckstate.edu/rodeo

🗓️ This Week for your Mystics

It's STAMPEDE WEEK!

Our home rodeo is finally here! We've got all the action you can handle on Friday and Saturday. Visit bismarckstate.edu/rodeo to learn more about this weekend's Hooves, Horsepower and Hops event!

Check out BSCMystics.com/Live to watch this week's action.

Go to BSCMystics.com/Tickets to secure your seats to the rodeo.

Visit BSCMystics.com/Calendar or download the MysticNation app to stay up to date and follow everything happening in Bismarck State Athletics.

10/01/2026

It’s Thankful Thursday!

Today, we are extremely thankful for Curt & Beverly Ann Walth, who generously support BSC students through their endowed scholarship.

Their generosity provides valuable opportunities for students and helps make a lasting impact on the BSC community. We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to supporting the next generation of students and leaders.

Thank you, Curt & Beverly Ann, for investing in BSC students and their futures!

09/26/2026

✨ Merlin’s beard, what a success! 🧙‍♂️⚡️
We wrapped up homecoming week with our first Wizard Walk & Fun Run and it was pure magic! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support Mystics Football and the Student Government Association.

Between the awesome costumes, incredible school spirit, and amazing community support, you all made our first walk truly mystical!

09/24/2026

It's Thankful Thursday! We are so thankful to have partners like Venture Real Estate. With their support of the new Bavendick Center we are able to have a state of the art athletic facility for our athletes to train and play in, along with a great fan experience. Thank You Venture for your support of BSC!

09/17/2026

It's Thankful Thursday! Thank you so much to Bismarck Gorilla Wrestling for their support of the BSC Women's and Men's Wrestling teams. We are so blessed to have partners like Gorilla and fortunate to have many talented local wrestlers on our teams. Go Mystics!

09/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new board members! 👏🏼
We are thrilled to recognize five outstanding community and campus leaders who were officially welcomed during our annual meeting this month.

Ryan Heinsohn – BEK Connect Product Manager at BEK Communications

Dr. Jeff Fastnacht – Bismarck and Mandan Public Schools Representative & Superintendent of Bismarck Public Schools

Dr. Kim Weismann – Staff Representative & Dean of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences at BSC

Thad Solhjem – Faculty Representative & Associate Professor of Business Administration/Management

El Jay Dugenio – Student Representative & Vice President of BSC’s Student Government

09/15/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 26, for a spellbinding 1.5-mile family-friendly stroll through campus for the BSC Homecoming Wizard Walk & Fun Run!

Whether you're coming for the interactive magical stops, photos ops, or a cold butterbeer at the finish line, it’s going to be a morning full of Mystic magic.🔮

Register now! bismarckstate.edu/WizardRun

Gather your family, friends, and fellow wizards for a spellbinding morning at the BSC Homecoming Wizard Walk & Fun Run!

🪄Wicked Wizard Swag: The first 100 paid participants score free wizard gear, including a commemorative wand, beanie, and more!

🎩Spellbinding Stops: Interactive magical stations along the 1.5-mile campus loop.

✨️Enchanting Photo Ops: Snap memories with mystical backdrops.

🍺Tasty Treats: Refuel at the finish line with butterbeer and wizard sweets available for purchase.

WHEN: Saturday, September 26, 2026
WHERE: BSC Advanced Technology Center

9:00 AM Registration Opens | 10:00 AM – Wizard Walk Begins

Adults (18+): $25
Youth & BSC Students: $15
Family Rate (4+ participants): $60
BSC Student Special: FREE entry to walk/run! (No swag included)
All proceeds directly support Mystics Football and the Student Government Association.
More details and registration at bismarckstate.edu/WizardRun