The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
There’s still time to enroll at Mayville State for the fall semester!
The summer days are passing quickly, and we are busy preparing for an exciting fall semester. Mayville State offers valuable opportunities and options for individuals who wish to…
Homecoming/Farmers Bowl 2025 will be a time for celebrating, reminiscing
Mark your calendar for Sept. 26-27, the weekend when Mayville State Homecoming meets Farmers Bowl for an epic Comets Family Reunion! A combined celebration for these two special…
Enjoying a busy summer with an eye toward the quickly approaching fall activities
The summer is flying by! Faculty and staff have been busy with the hosting of events on campus, orientation and registration days, teaching classes, working on research projects,…
Grateful for those who serve for the benefit of the greater good
Each year on July 4, we celebrate Independence Day, America’s birthday. The holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Declaration of…
TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More
When a university is functioning well, certain attributes can be observed. During this past week, we’ve seen many of those attributes of success, including the willingness to work…
Traditions bring generations together for important causes
By the time many people read this column, the 51st annual Shrine Bowl games will have been played and the long-anticipated week of practices and activities leading up to the games…
Challenge Grant Fund ignites philanthropic spirit while enhancing academic excellence
The 69th North Dakota Legislative Assembly renewed an amazing program to spur philanthropic giving to North Dakota state universities and enhance academic excellence. The North…
The Mayville State campus is blossoming with activity this summer
Signs of summer are everywhere on the Mayville State campus! This week we’ve hosted two New Comet Registration Days for students who will be joining us at Mayville State for the…
Renovation of Old Main well underway
Mayville State was extremely fortunate to be granted $52,254,901 in state funding for the renovation of Old Main during the legislative session in 2023. The first round of funding…
Remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and all veterans
On Memorial Day, we pause to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Always celebrated on the last Monday in May, the day of remembrance for fallen U.S.…