The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

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…

Commencement will be an extra-special celebration this year

The people of Mayville State are busy preparing for a big celebration that will be held on campus May 17. The graduates have worked hard to reach this milestone and look forward to…

Mayville State 125th anniversary will be celebrated at 2014 Alumni Days

Summer will be here soon, and with summer comes community celebrations! We’re very excited about plans that are being made for Alumni Days, June 20 and 21. There is much to…

Tenth annual Tables du Jour event is April 26

“Unbelievable” will no doubt be the word of the day as women from near and far gather for the tenth annual “Tables du Jour” event scheduled for the morning of Saturday, April 26.…

Music Makers membership provides critical support for music at Mayville State

Mayville State University offers music participation opportunities in concert choir, concert band, and stage band for all students. A music club for students is in its third year.…

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,…

Larson Leadership Program sponsoring March 27 leadership summit

Mayville State is privileged to offer a leadership summit on Thursday, March 27. The public is cordially invited to take advantage of this unique opportunity, which will be…

Lady Comets are off to the national tournament!

The Mayville State University women’s basketball team made history Tuesday evening, March 4, by defeating University of Jamestown to claim the inaugural North Star Athletic…

Dual credit courses give high school students a jump start on college degrees

Mayville State University’s college course offerings for dual credit mean exciting opportunities for area high school students. Through Mayville State’s program, qualified high…

Mayville State’s 125th anniversary is great cause for a community celebration

We’ve come a long way and have much to celebrate as we approach the 125th anniversary of the establishment of a normal school at Mayville, November 2, 2014. Our campus has grown…