The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

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…

Celebrating in student successes and experiences is so rewarding!

We’ve got lots to celebrate at Mayville State University. Our greatest celebrations center around the good things that happen for students and their achievements. I could not be…

Celebrating our Mayville State heritage makes for extra-special memories

As I wrote this week’s column, I was enjoying time with Mayville State University alumni and friends in Arizona. I like to call the events that happen during this annual trip south…

Why we do what we do

For about 134 years, students have enjoyed first-class experiences at Mayville State. What makes the Mayville State Experience special? It’s the faculty and staff who take a…

The Mayville State swimming pool is a great campus and community resource

Since the 1960s, Mayville State’s swimming pool has been a great source of exercise and recreation not only for Mayville State students, faculty, and staff, but also for the local…

Consider supporting Mayville State’s nursing program on Giving Hearts Day

We are delighted to have been selected to participate in Giving Hearts Day 2023. Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour online fundraiser for charities in northwestern Minnesota and North…