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Members of the Mayville State family gather to ‘Light Up the Legacy’

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Members of the Mayville State family gather to ‘Light Up the Legacy’

Twinkling holiday lights and crisp winter air set the stage outside Old Main as members of the Mayville State University (MSU) family and community members gathered for “Light Up the Legacy,” a celebration that marked more than the lighting of a Christmas tree. Held outside the historic flagship building of the Mayville State campus on Tuesday evening, Dec. 16, 2025, the program offered a moment to pause and reflect on a space in transition - one rooted in more than a century of campus life and now steadily taking shape for the future.

A season of gratitude: celebrating the wonderful life we share at Mayville State

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A season of gratitude: celebrating the wonderful life we share at Mayville State

The holiday season invites us to pause and reflect on what truly matters. It’s a time to appreciate the blessings in our lives and the people who make them possible. At Mayville State, we are grateful for our students and for our alumni and generous supporters who help transform dreams into reality. As the “School of Personal Service,” that’s exactly what we strive to be: a place where individuals shape their stories and lay the foundation for successful lives.

Events planned in Arizona for Mayville State alumni and friends

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Events planned in Arizona for Mayville State alumni and friends

The Mayville State University Alumni Association and MSU Foundation have planned events in the Mesa, Ariz. area on Feb. 13 and 14, 2026. All Mayville State alumni and friends are cordially invited to enjoy socializing and gathering with longtime friends and new friends as well.

A Festival of Carols brings holiday cheer to campus

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A Festival of Carols brings holiday cheer to campus

The Mayville State University Music Department ushered in the holiday season with its concert, A Festival of Carols, filling the campus with a festive spirit. The program featured beloved Christmas classics performed by a variety of ensembles, showcasing the talent and dedication of Mayville State’s student musicians, as well as their director and accompanist. Following the concert, guests gathered for a warm and joyful Christmas reception, complete with caroling and intimate small-group performances that added an extra touch of holiday magic.

District 4 FFA Leadership Conference held at MSU

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District 4 FFA Leadership Conference held at MSU

Mayville State University was honored to host the North Dakota District 4 FFA Leadership Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The event brought vibrant energy to campus as more than 190 middle and high school FFA members gathered along with state FFA officers, school advisors, competition judges, and bus drivers.

Community members, friends invited to join in the ‘Light Up the Legacy’ event celebrating Old Main renovation

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Community members, friends invited to join in the ‘Light Up the Legacy’ event celebrating Old Main renovation

All Mayville State students, employees and their families, alumni, friends, and community members are invited to join in the “Light Up the Legacy” event on Tuesday, Dec. 16 to celebrate the renovation of Mayville State’s Old Main. People should gather on the lawn outside the project construction offices located directly across the street from the south side of Old Main. A short program will begin at 5 p.m., when the lighting of the Christmas tree will take place, along with an opportunity to share in festive music and fellowship, and to mark a milestone in the university’s story.