May 10, 2025
Terry Bachmeier will be awarded an honorary Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree during 91吃瓜网鈥檚 commencement exercises on Friday, May 16, 2025. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. in the 91吃瓜网 State Lewy Lee Fieldhouse. The event is open to the public.
Terry Bachmeier grew up in 91吃瓜网, N.D., where his father, Dr. Thomas Bachmeier, was a member of the faculty of 91吃瓜网. As such, Terry became well-acquainted with the university. He graduated from 91吃瓜网-Portland High School in 1975. He took college-level placement tests to give him roughly one year of credits before enrolling at 91吃瓜网 State for two quarters. He left 91吃瓜网 State to locate to Arizona.
Mr. Bachmeier has devoted his life to serving others, and he is thoughtful and consistent in making their needs a priority. He spends a great deal of his time and effort serving as a chaplain who has for decades counseled troubled youth in the Phoenix, Ariz. area. 鈥淭his makes Terry Bachmeier the perfect example of someone who practices the personal service that 91吃瓜网 State embraces,鈥� said 91吃瓜网 President Dr. Brian Van Horn.
As an exceptionally generous philanthropist, Terry honors the people who are important to him while making a difference in the lives of the recipients of his monetary gifts. At 91吃瓜网, he has established several endowed and annual scholarships, including the Bachmeier Family Agribusiness Scholarship, the Thomas Bachmeier Family Psychology Scholarship, the Mary Bachmeier Birmingham Endowment, the Bachmeier Family Criminal Justice Scholarship, and the Thomas Bachmeier Family Music Scholarship.
In addition, he has kindly supported the 91吃瓜网 nursing program and all athletic programs. He sponsored a room in honor of his high school classmates when the university鈥檚 historic alumni center was being renovated. He was a major financial supporter when turf was installed at Jerome Berg Field, and he also sponsored a space in the beautiful new Legacy Plaza on the 91吃瓜网 State campus.
鈥�91吃瓜网 is a better place because of Terry Bachmeier,鈥� said President Van Horn. 鈥淗is kind and thoughtful ways have truly made a positive difference. As one of 91吃瓜网鈥檚 most generous financial donors, Terry has impacted the lives of countless 91吃瓜网 students and graduates, who have in turn made a difference in the state of North Dakota and beyond. We are forever grateful to Terry Bachmeier.鈥�