The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

Mayville State to host Shrine Bowl athletes and coaches

For the third year in a row, Mayville State University will host the North Dakota Shrine Bowl players and coaches during their week of training prior to this year’s 9-man and…

It’s new student pre-registration time at Mayville State!

Many new faces will sprinkle our campus as the fall semester approaches. One hundred thirty new freshmen and transfer students have already registered for classes that will begin…

There is much to celebrate as Mayville State approaches 125th anniversary

The 125th Anniversary Alumni Days planned for June 20 and 21 will provide many opportunities for not only Mayville State alumni, but also friends and community members, to come…

Join us for the grand opening of the Larson Center and Alumni Days Kickoff Celebration

Headlining Mayville State’s 125th Anniversary Alumni Days celebration June 20 and 21 will be the official grand opening of the Edson and Margaret Larson Alumni and Leadership…

Mayville State will recognize distinguished alumni and friends at June 20 dinner

We’re very excited about plans that are being made for Alumni Days, June 20 and 21. There is much to celebrate, including Mayville State’s 125th anniversary. We hope you’ll join us…

Reunion scheduled for June 21 will provide another opportunity to celebrate Mayville State

The 125th anniversary Alumni Days planned for June 20 and 21 will provide many opportunities for not only Mayville State alumni, but friends and community members to come together…

Annual golf events provide social and fund-raising opportunities

Next month marks the 39th annual Mayville State University Golf Classic. Activities are planned for June 13 and 14 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The Mayville State Golf Classic is…

Construction work will begin Monday, May 19

Mayville State’s two major capital projects totaling $7.7 million dollars will become very visible as the projects get underway following graduation this weekend. There will be…

Nationally recognized musicians will return to campus to perform during Alumni Days festivities

A long-awaited dream will come true during Alumni Days in June when the former jazz band students of Francis Colby come to the Mayville State campus to perform, and you’re invited…

Alumni Association hosting first-ever Minnesota Twins outing

The Mayville State University Alumni Association is hosting the first-ever Mayville State University Alumni Association outing at Target Field this summer, and you’re invited! Join…