The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Mayville State Mania paves the way in our march to 1,200 students! Will you join us?
Mayville State Mania is underway! From March 1 to May 31, we’re offering special incentives for prospective students who check out Mayville State University. During this time, the…
Physical plant, facilities services, and dining services staff make a difference
It’s been quite a winter! Lots of snow and cold temperatures have made for some interesting times. Throw in strong winds here and there, and you’ve got the makings for blizzards,…
Basketball season ends, while baseball and softball seasons are underway
Our men’s basketball team represented Mayville State University and the Mayville-Portland and Traill County community very well in the NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball…
President Van Horn: Join me in welcoming head football coach Jeff Larson and his family
We couldn’t be more excited about having Jeff Larson join us as our new football coach. We introduced Coach Larson at a large crowd of campus and community members at a news…
So many reasons to be Comet Proud!
I’ve just returned from the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) conference men’s and women’s basketball Final Four tournament in Watertown, S.D. and couldn’t be more COMET…
Music is an important element in the life of the university and the community
Music participation is seen as an important component in Mayville State’s strategic enrollment management plans. Providing opportunities for involvement is not only an important…
Department of Education grant funding will have a significant impact at MSU
Mayville State University was fortunate to have received a U.S. Department of Education Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant in the amount of $2,249,009. The…
Financial support is crucial to MSU’s mission of positively impacting the future
The first-ever Glitz & Glam Gala held Saturday evening, Feb. 2 was an overwhelming success! Again, I am Comet Proud! I continue to be amazed by the generosity and support that…
Comets football program is a priority
Mayville State’s head football coach, Sean Thom, resigned from his position at the university this week. Coach Thom became our head football coach late in December of 2016. His…
Traill County-Mayville State alumni and friends luncheon is February 12
The annual Traill County-Mayville State reunion luncheon will be held in Mesa, Ariz. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. I look forward to attending the luncheon for the first time and…