The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

Traditions will usher in the holiday season

As the holiday season approaches, we think of traditions we have come to look forward to year after year. One of those traditions is the Mayville State University Madrigal Feast,…

Video project will be a significant activity in the quasquicentennial celebration

Mayville State University will soon begin its year-long celebration of one hundred twenty-five years as a state-supported educational institution. The official date of the 125th…

Faculty Spotlight: Aaron Kingsbury

We at Mayville State University are blessed with many great colleagues. These faculty and staff members are making an impact at the university, as well as in the community and…

Preliminary work on new physical education facility is underway

Mayville State was very fortunate to have received significant capital funding during the North Dakota 63rd Legislative Assembly this past winter and spring. The Legislature…

Mayville State programming providing education and awareness of violence issues

Yes, U Can is a project initiated by a task force of faculty, staff, and students, and established to promote respect, education, and awareness of sexual and domestic abuse. The…

Join in the fun of Homecoming 2013!

Homecoming is a wonderful time because old friends are reacquainted as they reconnect with their alma mater. We look forward to renewing acquaintances and making new friends during…

Legislature provides excellent opportunity for Mayville State supporters

The 63rd North Dakota Legislative Assembly created an amazing new program to spur philanthropic giving to North Dakota State universities and enhance academic excellence. The new…

Time for Farmers Bowl!

Fall is here and that means it’s Farmers Bowl time! Farmers Bowl is an all-day celebration coordinated by the Mayville State University Foundation that honors our proud…

Raffle is instrumental in providing scholarship dollars for student athletes

An activity that is instrumental in providing scholarships for Mayville State’s student athletes is currently underway. The seventh annual Comet Athletic Club Sportsmen’s raffle…

Mayville State approved to offer Bachelor of Science degree in special education

At the May State Board of Higher Education meeting, Mayville State University was given approval to offer a new Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) degree in special…