The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Great progress made in HPER facility replacement project
Great progress continues to be made on our state-funded HPER project. The project involves replacement of the 1929 Old Gymnasium and expansion of classroom and lab/practice space…
Mayville State will host HOSA conference
Mayville State University will have the privilege of hosting North Dakota’s HOSA-Future Health Professionals (Health Occupation Student Organization) fall conference on Monday,…
Mayville State delighted to host NDUS Chancellor Dr. Mark Hagerott
Newly appointed North Dakota University System Chancellor Dr. Mark Hagerott will visit Mayville State Friday, Sept. 25. His stop in Mayville will wrap up his “Listen and Learn”…
Homecoming 2015 will include a salute to our heroes
Homecoming is a wonderful time because old friends are reacquainted as they reconnect with their alma mater. We look forward to renewing acquaintances and making new friends during…
Accreditation visits will take place this year
Accreditation is a process of validation in which colleges, universities and other institutions of higher learning are evaluated. The standards for accreditation are set by a peer…
Community member input will be important to success of new strategic plan
A challenge for the coming year is the development of a new strategic plan. We are in the enviable position of having accomplished all, and even more, of the plans we laid down a…
HPER facility expansion makes room for re-purposing and renovating of existing space
The current 17,000 sq. ft. Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) facility expansion project, which is comprised of three building additions, will provide new classroom…
Cheer team is a great source of pride for Mayville State
In the fall of 2012, Mayville State began offering a new opportunity with which Mayville State University students could get involved – the Mayville State University cheer team.…
Raffle is instrumental in providing scholarship dollars for student athletes
An activity that is instrumental in providing scholarships for Mayville State’s student athletes is currently underway. The ninth annual Comet Athletic Club Sportsmen’s raffle…
Return of student athletes marks the beginning of a new academic year
One of the first signs of the beginning of the fall semester is the return of athletes to campus. Returning football players reported on August 4, and the rest of the team will be…