The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Commencement, a beginning and an end, a time to celebrate
The employees of Mayville State have been busy preparing for a big celebration that will be held on campus May 13. The graduates have worked hard to reach this milestone and look…
Private support becoming increasingly important
Thursday, May 4, the MSU Foundation’s 2023 annual day of giving, will be big for Mayville State! This special day has been designated as a time when we can all show our gratitude…
It’s not too late to check out opportunities at Mayville State this summer and fall
Even as we are busy wrapping up the spring semester and the 2022-23 academic year, our eyes are on the future and plans for the summer session, as well as the Fall Semester of…
Spring is in the air
This has been an extraordinary winter, with numerous days when weather caused dangerous conditions in general, including hazardous and sometimes impossible travel. Even as late as…
Volunteers make great things happen for Mayville State
We are blessed beyond measure by the many alumni, friends, and community members who give of themselves for the benefit of Mayville State University. While there are hundreds of…
Success comes with hard work, sacrifices, and planning
Mayville State University’s faculty and staff are the driving force behind many of the accomplishments of the university as a whole, as well as the students we serve. At “The…
Activities and opportunities highlight the spring semester
It seems a little odd to look at the huge amount of snow outside and think that it really is spring and that our students are on spring break this week. It seems that the remnants…
Grateful for legislative support
Mayville State’s funding request for the renovation of Old Main, a number one priority for the North Dakota University System, was approved in the North Dakota House of…
Comets shine brightly in Watertown
The Watertown (S.D.) Civic Arena was bursting at the seams with Mayville State Comet Pride last weekend during the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) women’s and men’s…
Head Baseball Coach Scott Berry, a ‘true blue’ Comet, set to retire this spring after a stellar career
Legendary Mayville State head baseball coach Scott Berry has announced his plan to retire at the end of the current baseball season. Coach Berry has enjoyed a stellar career, and I…