The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

Enjoying the present and transforming for the future

We’re just a few weeks into the fall semester, and so much has already happened! To say that these are exciting times at Mayville State University is an understatement. Wonderful…

Join us in celebrating the renovation of historic Old Main on September 27

Mark your calendar and plan to join us at Mayville State on Friday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. for a celebration of the renovation of Old Main. A short program will be held at the front…

We’ll be recognizing our roots and honoring our agricultural way of life during the combined Homecoming/Farmers Bowl festivities September 27 and 28

It’s nearly time for alumni and friends to gather and celebrate the gift of Mayville State University and what it means in our lives. For the second year in a row, Homecoming will…

Newest Comets experience personal service from the get-go

The 2024-25 academic year is off to a fantastic start! Saturday, Aug. 24 was move-in day at the residence halls. It was heartwarming to be a part of the crew when faculty, staff,…

Proactively addressing processes for a stronger Mayville State

As a member of the North Dakota University System, it is important for Mayville State to work toward the strategic goals of the system. Under the system goal of providing access to…

Campus is full of life as a new academic year is on the horizon

To say there is a lot happening on campus is an understatement. From north to south and east to west, the Mayville State University campus is full of life. All faculty and staff…

The excitement of fall activity is underway!

The fall semester is fast-approaching, and all the excitement that surrounds it is underway! Comet Football players and staff reported to campus for pre-season camp on Aug. 6.…

Serving the needs of families and children while impacting the workforce needs of the state

The Mayville State University Child Development Programs (MSU CDP) offers a holistic approach to supporting the educational and familial needs of the university community and…

Homecoming/Farmers Bowl 2024 will be a time for celebrating, reminiscing

Mark your calendar for Sept. 27-28, the weekend when Mayville State Homecoming meets Farmers Bowl for an epic Comets Family Reunion! A combined celebration had been discussed from…

Teamwork makes the dream work!

As we are very much focused on the exciting renovation and remodel projects currently underway on campus, it’s important to acknowledge another space on the Mayville State campus…