The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Current COVID-19 situation, budgetary decisions, and honoring beloved family members
We are extremely grateful for a very low number of occurrences of COVID-19 among students and employees during the spring semester thus far. As of Feb. 16, we had one distance…
Ryan Hall has led Comet Athletics to new levels of success
We learned this week that our Mayville State Athletic Director Ryan Hall has taken a new position as Assistant Athletic Director of Development at Northwestern State University in…
Construction of a natural gas-burning heat plant is a sound business decision
Mayville State has requested $1.6 million in capital project funding from the North Dakota legislature. The funding will allow us to install natural gas burners and pave the way…
Help from our friends has a profound impact
You may be familiar with the old song lyric, “I get by with a little help from my friends” made famous by The Beatles back in the 1960s. The song continues to be popular, probably…
Mayville State makes a significant impact on the economy
Each of the state’s college campuses is an important component of that area’s local economy. Periodically, the North Dakota University System (NDUS) conducts a study that measures…
Mayville State has an important role in meeting North Dakota’s needs
The work of North Dakota’s 67th Legislative Assembly has begun. Mayville State Vice President for Business Affairs Steve Bensen and I will be in Bismarck early next week for Senate…
Energized and excited for the spring semester
As we turn the calendar page to a new year, we are energized and excited for the spring semester. Classes begin Monday, Jan. 11 at 4 p.m. The first full day of classes will be…
Important academic accomplishments continue to be made
The coronavirus pandemic has presented many challenges and taken much of our time and energy during most of 2020, and I am extremely happy that we have been able to meet our goal…
There is much for which to be grateful
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. The coronavirus pandemic which began in the first…
Heroes are everywhere in the Mayville State family
A hero is defined as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Heroes may be in the spotlight or they may be in the shadows,…