Weekly Newspaper Column

The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

Dr. Gary Hagen's column for the Traill County Tribune, Mayville’s local weekly newspaper.

It has been a wonderful year for Mayville State

December 29, 2012 The fall semester at Mayville State University has quickly come to a close. Students have finished their final tests and returned to their homes to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. The faculty members have been busy …

Million-dollar gift is changing lives

December 22, 2012 In November of last year, Mayville State received a gift of $1,000,000. Designated for the purpose of providing student scholarships, the gift is the largest single monetary charitable contribution ever received by Mayville State U…

Support from alumni and friends makes a difference

December 15, 2012 During the holiday season, it is appropriate to reflect on the many blessings we enjoy at Mayville State. We have much for which to be thankful, including our many alumni and friends who so freely give of their time, talents, and f…

Personal Service extends beyond the walls of the Mayville State campus

December 8, 2012 There is the obvious asset of faculty and staff who are encouraged to go above and beyond in their service to students. But there is another aspect of personal service that goes beyond the walls of the university, and that is the se…

Capital project funding requests center on campus safety concerns

December 1, 2012 Mayville State has identified two priority capital projects that have been approved by the State Board of Higher Education for funding consideration during the 2013 North Dakota Legislative session.