The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
The fall semester is upon us
We eagerly await the fall semester and the return of a campus filled with students, faculty, and staff. It will be wonderful to see those who have been away for the summer as well…
Extraordinary people and places distinguish Mayville State, Mayville-Portland
Our summer days are passing quickly by. Before we know it, the seasons will change and we’ll find ourselves in the midst of some special Mayville State fall events, including…
Gearing up for a successful fall semester
It is super-exciting to look to the upcoming fall semester with some normalcy as the backdrop. Last year at this time, we were working intensely to prepare for an academic year…
Looking forward to honoring special alumni and friends during Homecoming 2021
Each year, we look forward to honoring exceptional alumni and friends during Mayville State’s homecoming festivities. Unfortunately, we’ve had to forego these special occasions for…
Work of MSU Foundation board makes Mayville State student lives better
July 1 marks the beginning of a new round of grant funding available through the North Dakota Higher Education Challenge Fund. Mayville State will have a pool of $700,000 available…
Passion and dedication are central to Mayville State’s success
Mayville State University is special in so many ways, but the one that comes across loud and clear over and over again is the fact that we have alumni, friends, and employees who…
Emotional highs and lows
President Brian Van Horn's weekly newspaper column ... From marrying my beautiful fiancé, Nina, to the passing of my mom, the past weeks have been a mix of emotional highs and…
Mayville State to host Shrine Bowl athletes and coaches June 15-19
For the ninth year, Mayville State University will host the North Dakota Shrine Bowl players and coaches during their week of training prior to the 9-man and 11-man games. The…
Scientific research provides invaluable experiences for Mayville State students
Mayville State University students have an extra-special opportunity to conduct real-world research. The research projects provide not only invaluable learning experiences, but…
Outstanding alumni and volunteers are big contributors to university successes
We are blessed to have the support of so many wonderful alumni and friends, including our Alumni Association Board members, who are incredibly supportive, not only in terms of…