The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Our alumni make us proud!
Whether they are everyday heroes or individuals who are recognized with prestigious awards, I am consistently in awe of Mayville State alumni and their successes. Mayville State…
Senior men’s and women’s basketball players reflect on their Mayville State experience
The Mayville State women’s and men’s basketball teams finished up their regular season play Friday, evening, Feb. 21, when both teams hosted Valley City State at the Lewy Lee…
‘Mayville State Family Reunion’ in Arizona is heartwarming
I’ve just returned from Arizona, where I enjoyed spending time with Mayville State University alumni and friends. I like to call the events that happen during this annual trip to…
Basketball will dominate at the Lewy Lee the end of February and into March
In a just a short while, we’ll be rolling out the red carpet for the Region 2A high school girls basketball players, coaches, and fans when they participate in the regional…
Our students make us proud
We are proud of our students for so many reasons. Each student is embraced for their own special qualities they bring to the world around them. Mayville State students are making a…
Consider supporting Mayville State’s nursing programs on Giving Hearts Day
We are delighted to have been selected to participate in Giving Hearts Day 2025. Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour online fundraiser for charities in northwestern Minnesota and North…
Success for university and community inherently connected
We are immensely grateful for the many ways in which the local community and the communities beyond support Mayville State University. On the flip side, it is the goal of the…
Join us in Arizona for golf, reminiscing, and camaraderie
We’re looking forward to our annual trip to the Mesa, Ariz. area and the opportunity to see many Mayville State alumni and friends. Each year, my wife, Nina, and I join MSU…
Taking a look back on progress toward goals with an eye on future success
We’ve reached the halfway point of the 2024-25 academic year! Staff and faculty are busy preparing for the start of the spring semester on January 13. Before we know it, we’ll be…
Financial assistance available for new students
Scholarships are extremely important to a student in pursuit of earning a college degree. Very often, a scholarship is the difference in whether reaching the goal is even possible.…