The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.

Financial assistance available for new students enrolling in the Fall Semester of 2024

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.…

Thankful for accomplishments in 2023, we look forward to a bright new year

As the year comes to a close, we reflect with grateful hearts on all that has happened and turn the page to what promises to be a bright 2024. We have been blessed with many…

It’s a wonderful life

The holiday season is a time for reflection. It is a time when we should all pause and think about what is important in our lives. At Mayville State there is so much for which we…

Reflecting on a wonderful fall semester

It’s hard to imagine that the fall semester is already coming to a close. The outstanding work of faculty and staff has prepared students for the milestones they are now reaching.…

Gratitude for the value-added elements of a Mayville State education

Attending the December 3 Mayville State Music Department holiday concert was pure enjoyment and a great opportunity to take in the sounds of the season. Musical selections were…

Generosity of alumni and friends ensures outstanding educational opportunities for new generations of students

As the holidays draw near, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the many gifts with which we have been blessed. One of those precious gifts for countless alumni and friends is…

Giving thanks for our many blessings

As we take time to pause and reflect on our many blessings this Thanksgiving, my thoughts go immediately to the many people who make Mayville State University the special place it…

Stakeholder input is important as the design process in the renovation of Old Main begins

The project to renovate Mayville State’s Old Main is underway! We are super-excited about the project, and equally grateful to the North Dakota Legislature for providing the $52…

Remembering Katie Richards, someone who made a profound difference in the lives of others

Thursday, Nov. 2, was an extremely sad day for the members of the Mayville State University family and so many more. We lost an important and beloved member of the family with the…

Personal service … our legacy and our future

“The School of Personal Service” is not only Mayville State’s motto, it’s a way of life. It’s our culture. It’s what we do every day without thinking about it. It’s symbolic…