The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Commencement festivities mark a significant milestone
May 11, 2024 will be remembered by many as a milestone, the day they walked across the stage at Mayville State’s Lewy Lee Fieldhouse to receive their college diplomas. In the…
Senior student athletes represent Mayville State well on and off the courts and fields
It was an honor and a pleasure to attend the 2024 Mayville State Comets Senior Athlete Recognition Banquet. The event was held at the Mayville Golf Course on May 1 and included a…
Employees make the difference for our students
Our faculty and staff are the heart and soul of the Mayville State University Experience for students. No matter their position or job description, each employee plays a very…
Students thrive through optimal opportunities for leadership, learning, and growth
Mayville State’s 2024 Commencement Day will be here very soon. On Saturday, May 11, we’ll be celebrating a huge milestone in the lives of many students who have become treasured…
Concepts for Old Main renovation presented
Mayville State was extremely fortunate to be granted $52 million in state funding for the renovation of Old Main during the legislative session in 2023. We reached a milestone in…
Comet Athletic Club board members go above and beyond always
More than 600 basketball players, their coaches, and families will be in the Mayville-Portland community Saturday, April 13 for the annual Comet Athletic Club 3 on 3 Basketball…
‘Farewell’ to friends who have made a difference
Mayville State University lost a very special friend last month. Curt Larson, age 91, passed away on March 24. Curt and his wife, Lydia, have been long-time friends and supporters…
Spring mode is in full swing at Mayville State University
While it doesn’t look much like spring outdoors right now, we are definitely in spring mode at Mayville State University. It’s a very busy time of year. It’s when we wind up to…
Identifying an athletic conference home is an extremely important effort
Since we first learned in the fall of 2023 that the North Star Athletic Conference (NSAA) would be disbanding after the 2024-25 academic year, we have been exploring options for a…
Outstanding performers represent Mayville State on the national stage and on the Old Main stage
“Excitement” is the word as we celebrate with the Mayville State women’s basketball team, coaches, and staff as they continue their journey in the NAIA Women’s Basketball National…