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Honoring alumni who make a lasting difference
We are CometProud of this year’s Homecoming honorees. They are Performing Arts Hall of Fame inductees Teresa (Berry) Agnes, Portland, N.D., Dr. Jane Braaten, Bismarck, N.D., and Charity Stegman, Cavalier, N.D. Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Patti (Eastgate) Aanenson, Larimore, N.D., Kasie (Braaten) Windfelder, Navarre, Fla., and Rammie (Braaten) Olson, Fargo, N.D., and Distinguished Service Award recipients are Tom Capouch, Portland, N.D., and Lowell Nelson, Grand Forks, N.D. Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame inductees are Andy Braaten, Carrington, N.D., Jeryl “Murph” Thompson, Drayton, N.D., Brad Walsh, Bismarck, N.D., and Jennifer (Hegna) Walsh, Bismarck, N.D., and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees are Nancy (Johnson) Berg, Pierre, S.D., Chuck Bush, Zeeland, Mich., Wade Grinde, Spring Grove, Minn., and Kermit Johnson, Davenport, N.D.
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Comet pride shone brightly during Homecoming/Farmers Bowl 2026
Homecoming/Farmers Bowl 2026 was a tremendous success, bringing together students, alumni, friends, and community members to celebrate everything that makes Mayville State special. From honoring outstanding alumni and hall of fame inductees, touring the exciting Old Main renovation, and gathering for socials and reunions, to the Ceremony of Remembrance, parade, corn and hot dog feed, tailgating, a big win for Comet football, and the Farmers Bowl Auction, the weekend was filled with tradition, connection, and Comet pride.
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It takes a village ... and then some!
A heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to make Mayville State’s annual Homecoming/Farmers Bowl celebration such a memorable experience. From socials and banquets to the parade, the traditional corn and hot dog feed, the Ceremony of Remembrance at the Military Honor Garden, tailgating, and so much more, the efforts of these incredible dedicated people help to bring our alumni, campus, and community together.
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Mayville State students power the workforce while pursuing their degrees
When people think about college students, they often picture classrooms, textbooks, and campus activities. At Mayville State University, students are doing much more than pursuing degrees. Every day, they are helping to fill critical workforce needs across the region, while supporting local businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, agriculture operations, and public service entities while simultaneously earning their college education.
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Trap and archery teams growing quickly
Mayville State University is celebrating the rapid rise of its newest athletic programs, archery and trap shooting. Both teams launched in 2025 and have already shown impressive growth, drawing student-athletes from across the region. Led by Head Coach Brook Neva, the archery team began with six shooters and now boasts a roster of eleven. Practices and competitions are held at Norsemen Hall in Portland, N.D., giving athletes a dedicated space in which to hone their skills. The team competes in local leagues as well as National Field Archery Association (NFAA) and North Dakota Archery Club Alliance (NDACA) events across the state. This year, Mayville State successfully recruited a nationally ranked archer Hatley Hetletved, underscoring the program’s competitive ambitions.
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Mayville State to honor several during Homecoming/Farmers Bowl festivities
The Mayville State University Alumni Association board has a full slate of activities planned for the university’s combined Homecoming/Farmers Bowl celebration the weekend of September 18 and 19, 2026. The busy schedule will begin with tours of Old Main, the campus flagship building which is undergoing a major transformation and renovation. Weekend highlights will include the Homecoming Awards Dinner, where several alumni will be recognized; the traditional Ceremony of Remembrance at the Military Honor Garden on the Grounds of the Larson Alumni and Leadership Center; a parade; corn on the cob and hot dog feed; tailgating; Comets football game vs. Simpson University; and the highly anticipated Farmers Bowl Auction.