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Campus News

Stay up to date with the great things happening at Mayville State. The latest news items are listed below. 

Grounded in personal service, Dr. Lexi Carpenter’s journey from Mayville State to dental practice

For Mayville State graduate Lexi (Carpenter) Salander, the dream of becoming a dentist was a vision grounded in hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence. Her journey from Mayville State University to a career in dentistry is a powerful…

Vision and collaboration result in a wonderful home for Comets Softball

What began as a vision for a better future has become an incredible transformation for the home of Mayville State University Softball at Paul Karlstad Field in Portland, N.D. In the summer of 2024, the field was filled with potential, lacking the…

Mayville State earns national recognition for preparing future reading teachers

Mayville State University has earned national praise for how well it prepares future elementary teachers to teach reading. The university’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program has received an “A” rating from the National Council on…

MSU Classic brings the Mayville State Family together

We extend a heartfelt thank you to all who participated I the 2026 Mayville State Golf Classic Scramble, held June 6 in Detroit Lakes, Minn., and hosted by the Comet Athletic Club. The event welcomed a great turnout of golfers who enjoyed a day of…

Service, stewardship, and sacrifice

Our dedicated alumni board members were on campus June 2. In addition to holding their quarterly meeting, they participated in a tour at Old Main, where they were able to join other community members in seeing the progress in the renovation project.…
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