The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
The untold story about the week before graduation
Behind every good university administrator, faculty member, or staff member is a little story about this time of year. We’re excited to watch our new graduates who have lived and…
Grateful for thoughtful support from the 69th Legislative Assembly
We are extremely grateful for the thoughtful support Mayville State University received through the work of the 69th Legislative Assembly. The biennial session was adjourned in the…
Commencement 2025 will be a celebration of personal service
Mayville State University’s Commencement 2025 is scheduled for Friday, May 16. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. in the MSU Lewy Lee Fieldhouse. The day’s festivities will begin…
Old Main renovation is at the center of a bright future at Mayville State
We are beyond happy about the amazing transformation of our flagship building, Old Main. The $52,000,000+ project is well-underway and is on time and on budget. We are grateful for…
Show your love for Mayville State on May 1
Thursday, May 1, the MSU Foundation’s 2025 annual day of giving, will be big for Mayville State! This special day has been designated as a time when we can all show our gratitude…
The power of 'we'
As the academic year ramps up before it winds down, I stop to think about all that has been accomplished, not only during this academic year, but over the past several years. The…
Comet Athletic Club board members are exceptional in their support
More than 300 basketball players, their coaches, and families were in the Mayville-Portland community Saturday, March 29 for the annual Comet Athletic Club 3 on 3 Basketball…
Springtime brings hope for the future and gratitude for blessings
As we enter the springtime and nature comes back to life after what at least seems to have been a long winter, we are filled with hope for the future and gratitude for the…
Collaborations support the strategic plan goals of the SBHE
At Mayville State University, we are committed to serving the workforce needs of North Dakota. Workforce development is one of the six pillars of the North Dakota State Board of…
Collegiate DECA members shine
Mayville State University’s Collegiate DECA chapter consistently makes us proud! At the recent North Dakota Collegiate DECA Career Development Conference held in Fargo, members of…