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
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 11-man games. The Shrine Bowl will…
5K Run/Walk will kick off day-long Farmers Bowl festival
Planning and preparation for Mayville State University’s annual Farmers Bowl is underway. The annual day-long festival that honors the region’s agricultural way of life began in…
It’s pre-registration time at Mayville State!
Many new faces will sprinkle our campus as the fall semester approaches. More than 140 freshmen and 30 transfer students were invited to attend one of five orientation and…
The Edson and Margaret Larson Alumni and Leadership Center, linking the past, present, and future
Mayville State alumni and friends will gather for an ice cream social on the lawn at Agassiz Hall Friday, June 21, during MSU’s third annual Alumni Day festivities. From 1:00 to…
Mayville State University Alumni Day planned in conjunction with Summerfest
Summer is upon us. Hopefully this means that most people will have an opportunity to get out and enjoy some great weather and fun outdoor activities. Summer also is a time for…
Faculty Spotlight ... Dr. Sarah Anderson
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…
Annual golf events provide social and fund-raising opportunities
Next month marks the 38th annual Mayville State University Golf Classic. Activities are planned for June 7 and 8 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The Mayville State Golf Classic is the…
Swimming classes among the summer opportunities for students of all ages
Commencement is behind us, and the activities of summer are well underway. Not only does Mayville State offer classes for college students, there are many opportunities for…
North Dakota Legislature provides funding for capital projects
The 2013 legislative session has come to an end. The legislature increased operating funding for the campus for the 2013-15 biennium, but they also agreed that the proposed capital…
Commencement marks a new beginning for Mayville State graduates
The people of Mayville State are busy preparing for a big celebration that will be held on campus May 11. The graduates have worked hard to reach this milestone and look forward to…