The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Hard-working students impact the workforce while enrolled and as graduates
As a member of the North Dakota University System, Mayville State has a priority goal of positively impacting the workforce needs of North Dakota. It’s important that we graduate…
Mayville State students benefit from value-added experiences
Mayville State University offers top-quality education, legendary personal service, and much more for an outstanding value. At Mayville State, students have opportunities to pursue…
A stellar week to be a Comet!
Mayville State Farmers Bowl met Homecoming for a combined celebration the week of Sept. 23. It was a week packed full of things to do as students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends,…
The future is bright for the Comets of today and tomorrow
On Friday, Sept. 27 we hosted a celebration marking the start of demolition in the very exciting Mayville State Old Main renovation project. It was wonderful to be able to share…
Enjoying the present and transforming for the future
We’re just a few weeks into the fall semester, and so much has already happened! To say that these are exciting times at Mayville State University is an understatement. Wonderful…
Join us in celebrating the renovation of historic Old Main on September 27
Mark your calendar and plan to join us at Mayville State on Friday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. for a celebration of the renovation of Old Main. A short program will be held at the front…
We’ll be recognizing our roots and honoring our agricultural way of life during the combined Homecoming/Farmers Bowl festivities September 27 and 28
It’s nearly time for alumni and friends to gather and celebrate the gift of Mayville State University and what it means in our lives. For the second year in a row, Homecoming will…
Newest Comets experience personal service from the get-go
The 2024-25 academic year is off to a fantastic start! Saturday, Aug. 24 was move-in day at the residence halls. It was heartwarming to be a part of the crew when faculty, staff,…
Proactively addressing processes for a stronger Mayville State
As a member of the North Dakota University System, it is important for Mayville State to work toward the strategic goals of the system. Under the system goal of providing access to…
Campus is full of life as a new academic year is on the horizon
To say there is a lot happening on campus is an understatement. From north to south and east to west, the Mayville State University campus is full of life. All faculty and staff…