The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

Join us for the multicultural festival planned for April 8

We cordially invite you to participate in a multicultural festival, a celebration of people and cultures, at Mayville State University Wednesday, April 8, 2015, beginning with…

Mayville State will highlight signature programs at Legislative Showcase

Mayville State University will be among North Dakota’s eleven public colleges and universities present at a public showcase that will be held in the North Dakota Capitol Memorial…

3 on 3 basketball tourney has big impact on Mayville State and the community

The Mayville State University Comet Athletic Club (CAC) sponsors a 3 on 3 basketball tournament for girls and boys each year. The tournament serves as a fund-raiser for the CAC,…

The halls and corridors at MSU are alive with the sound of music!

We will have the opportunity to host the North Dakota High School Activities Association Region 3 large group music contest on Friday, March 13. We are excited about having…

Visiting scholar will deliver valuable information to MSU faculty, future teachers, and area in-service teachers

Mayville State University was the recipient of a competitive grant from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction in January. The Higher Education/Teacher Preparation Grant…

Mayville State and North Dakota University System have significant economic impact

As the legislative session is underway, people look to the various state entities to determine where they think tax dollars should be spent. The North Dakota University System…

Events provide opportunities for alumni and friends to connect

The Mayville State University Alumni Association is an organization sponsored by the Mayville State University Foundation for the purpose of addressing alumni concerns, organizing…

The good work continues at Mayville State

It was exciting to learn in December that the Administration for Children and Families in Washington, D.C. had selected the Mayville State Child Development Programs as a…

A Sparkling Affair promises to be a fun-filled event

“A Sparkling Affair,” an event that will include fabulous jewelry prizes, a silent auction, and exciting games of chance, will be held for the third year on Thursday evening,…

Remembering Thor

We lost a special member of the Mayville State University family this week. Matthew Holland, 19, a Mayville State student and tight end on the MSU Comets football team, died…