The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Celebrating our Mayville State heritage makes for extra-special memories
As I wrote this week’s column, I was enjoying time with Mayville State University alumni and friends in Arizona. I like to call the events that happen during this annual trip south…
Why we do what we do
For about 134 years, students have enjoyed first-class experiences at Mayville State. What makes the Mayville State Experience special? It’s the faculty and staff who take a…
The Mayville State swimming pool is a great campus and community resource
Since the 1960s, Mayville State’s swimming pool has been a great source of exercise and recreation not only for Mayville State students, faculty, and staff, but also for the local…
Consider supporting Mayville State’s nursing program on Giving Hearts Day
We are delighted to have been selected to participate in Giving Hearts Day 2023. Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour online fundraiser for charities in northwestern Minnesota and North…
Enjoying the present while paving the way for the future
The spring semester officially began this week, and we are excited and energized for what the new academic term will bring. We know that the spring is always packed full of extra…
Looking forward to seeing Mayville State and Traill County friends in Arizona
I’m looking forward to visiting with Mayville State alumni and friends in the Mesa/Phoenix area next month. It will be good to spend a few days in Arizona visiting with our special…
Thankful for accomplishments in 2022, we look forward to a bright new year
As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect with grateful hearts on all that has happened and turn the page to what promises to be a bright 2023. We have been blessed with many…
The spirit of community is a special gift
The holiday season is a time for reflection. It is a time when we should all pause and think about what is important in our lives. At Mayville State there is so much for which we…
Grateful for support for Old Main renovation project in governor’s executive budget proposal
We are extremely grateful for Governor Burgum’s support for Mayville State’s proposed Old Main renovation project. The governor included a line item of $3,779,100 in funding for…
Members of the Mayville State family make an impact both near and far
One doesn’t have to look very far to see example after example of members of the Mayville State University family making an impact for others. I am continually reminded of the…