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Mayville State’s creative writing opportunities lead to regional publication of student works
Creative works of Mayville State University students Alex Grotte and Colt Garrett have been selected for publication in the 2026 edition of Northern Narratives, the Fargo Public Library’s annual regional literary publication. Garrett’s poem, “Hand of Damocleia,” was included in this year’s collection. Grotte earned publication of two works, the poem “8 Areas of Birds and Loneliness” and the short story “The Rising Sun.” Both students developed their published pieces in creative writing and poetry courses at Mayville State.
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Learning the lessons that matter most
Much has been said about the importance of education, leadership, and preparing students for successful careers. These are goals that are central to the mission of higher education. Some of life’s most meaningful lessons cannot be found in a textbook, taught through a lecture, or measured on an exam. They are learned through experience, through relationships, and through witnessing the extraordinary goodness that exists in others. We live in a society where, in many cases, we fail to recognize all that is good. I’m hopeful that my columns can remind us.
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Theater Department to present "Our Town"
“What makes life meaningful?” Attend a performance of the Mayville State University Theatre Department’s production of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Our Town” and discover the answer to the question.
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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. 17 and 20, 2027. All Mayville State alumni and friends are cordially invited to enjoy socializing and gathering with longtime friends and new friends as well.
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Mayville State students highlight innovative research at ND EPSCoR Conference
Three Mayville State University students, Lexi Hoeft, Brooklyn Weiers, and Sienna Gudnason, participated in the North Dakota EPSCoR Annual Conference held October 19-20, 2026, at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center in Minot, N.D. As participants in the Academic Year Research Experience (AYRE) Program through SPARK ND at Mayville State, they presented their research project, “Chickpea Starch-Alginate Films: A Sustainable Edible Packaging Alternative.”
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Investing in students, strengthening futures
At Mayville State University, scholarships do more than help students pay for college. They open doors to opportunity, remove financial barriers, and empower students to pursue their educational and career goals with confidence. For many students, scholarship support makes the difference between simply hoping for a college education and successfully earning a degree.