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A lifetime of service through music: Gene Gaffney, Mayville State class of 1957

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A lifetime of service through music: Gene Gaffney, Mayville State class of 1957

At age 90, Gene Gaffney, a proud 1957 Mayville State graduate and 1992 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, continues to inspire through a life devoted to music and service. His journey as a teacher, conductor, and community leader is a testament to the enduring impact of passion, purpose, and personal commitment.

A Stellar Week for Comet Nation!

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A Stellar Week for Comet Nation!

Mayville State Farmers Bowl met Homecoming for a combined celebration the week of Sept. 22. It was a week packed full of things to do as students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and community members came together to recognize our roots as Comets while celebrating the agricultural way of life in our area. Our respect for what the faming industry does cannot be overstated.

Committed to providing educational opportunities that lead to meeting the workforce needs of North Dakota

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Committed to providing educational opportunities that lead to meeting the workforce needs of North Dakota

We could not be more excited about the outstanding things that are happening at Mayville State University! Census day for North Dakota University System enrollment for the Fall Semester of 2025 was Tuesday, Sept. 22. I am incredibly happy to announce that Mayville State experienced significant enrollment growth, including a headcount AND full-time equivalent (FTE) figure greater than any recorded in the history of the university!

Mayville State graduate, Jeff Granrud, named National Rural Teacher of the Year

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Mayville State graduate, Jeff Granrud, named National Rural Teacher of the Year

Jeff Granrud, 1996 Mayville State University graduate and Mayville, N.D. native, has been named the National Rural Teacher of the Year by the National Rural Education Association (NREA) and the NREA Foundation. The program honors the very best in rural education across the country. Nominations for any teacher in a rural community in the United States are accepted.

Mayville State experiences historic enrollment increases

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Mayville State experiences historic enrollment increases

Mayville State University is experiencing historic enrollment increases across the board for the Fall Semester of 2025. A record number of North Dakota residents are included in the final official headcount of 1,215, which is a 7.14% increase over the fall of 2024, and a 15.9% increase over the fall of 2023. The headcount of 1,215 is an all-time record for Mayville State. The FTE (full time equivalent) figure for the Fall Semester of 2025 is 857, the highest in the history of the university. This is a 7.93% increase over the fall of 2024, and a 16.8% increase over the fall of 2023. The number of freshmen enrolled this fall increased by 43.7% over the Fall Semester of 2024.

Grateful for generous support as we celebrate our roots and honor our agricultural way of life

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Grateful for generous support as we celebrate our roots and honor our agricultural way of life

It’s nearly time for alumni and friends to gather and celebrate Mayville State University and what it means in our lives. For the third year in a row, Homecoming will meet Farmers Bowl for a combined event where we’ll recognize our roots as Comets while honoring the agricultural way of life in our area. Festivities are planned for the weekend of Sept. 26-27. The schedule of events and all the details are at www.mayvillestate.edu/Homecoming2025.