During the week of October 7 – 14, 2022, Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College celebrated the inauguration of our President, Dr. John L. Hoffman.

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members and friends of the University and College were invited to participate in the festivities, culminating in a recorded investiture ceremony on October 14 at 2 p.m. We look forward to sharing in the start of this new chapter in our history, legacy and leadership with you.

John L. Hoffman at the podium speaking during his inauguration

“College is for everyone. Everyone. The same way that the park is for everyone. Perhaps not everyone goes to visit the park, but there should never be a question that the park is for every person in the community. There must never be a question in northern Minnesota that college is for everyone. There is a place for every individual who wants to pursue a post-high school degree, certificate, whatever it may be.”

— Dr. John L. Hoffman, selected remarks from the presidential inauguration

News Coverage

  • BSU News: Dr. John L. Hoffman Inaugurated as the President of BSU & NTC
  • Lakeland PBS: Minnesota State Appoints New BSU/NTC President
  • Bemidji Pioneer: John Hoffman assumes new role as BSU, NTC president