The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.

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…

Our alumni make us proud!

Whether they are everyday heroes or individuals who are recognized with prestigious awards, I am consistently in awe of Mayville State alumni and their successes. Mayville State…

Senior men’s and women’s basketball players reflect on their Mayville State experience

The Mayville State women’s and men’s basketball teams finished up their regular season play Friday, evening, Feb. 21, when both teams hosted Valley City State at the Lewy Lee…

‘Mayville State Family Reunion’ in Arizona is heartwarming

I’ve just returned from Arizona, where I enjoyed spending time with Mayville State University alumni and friends. I like to call the events that happen during this annual trip to…

Basketball will dominate at the Lewy Lee the end of February and into March

In a just a short while, we’ll be rolling out the red carpet for the Region 2A high school girls basketball players, coaches, and fans when they participate in the regional…

Our students make us proud

We are proud of our students for so many reasons. Each student is embraced for their own special qualities they bring to the world around them. Mayville State students are making a…