The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

Community support recognized and valued by Mayville State students

We couldn’t be happier about how the fall semester has started out. Students, faculty, and staff are settling in to learn and grow, experiencing college life in the “new normal.”…

Fall semester begins with an abundance of precautionary measures

We’ve begun the fall semester with a return to in-person classes and student services. This is a milestone for which we’ve prepared and have anticipated for weeks and months. Many…

Focusing on the future with optimism and excitement

This has been an exciting week at Mayville State. Not only have our football, volleyball, and other student athletes joined us on campus, our faculty and staff are back! Annual…

Gearing up for the fall semester and a bit of normalcy while following safety guidelines

The Mayville State campus is beginning to buzz with activity. Student athletes are arriving, and football and volleyball players checked into the residence halls on Tuesday…

Safety efforts pave the way to our commitment to offering face-to-face instruction this fall

We eagerly await the return of students to the Mayville State campus for the fall semester. It will be great to restore our sense of community in a face-to-face situation, even if…

University and community partnerships are a win-win

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…

Health and safety at the forefront of plans for return to on-campus instruction and student services

We continue to make plans and preparations for our return to face-to-face instruction and services for students this fall. We’re excited to be able to make this big step toward a…

The Mayville State legacy of service to others continues

We often categorize those who are connected to Mayville State University as members of the Comet family. This title goes hand in hand with our signature moniker, “The School of…

Virtual orientation helps new Comets transition to life at Mayville State

Amid all the extra planning required due to the coronavirus pandemic, staff and faculty are busy preparing for the return of students to campus for face-to-face instruction in the…

Embracing opportunities and all that lies ahead

The coronavirus pandemic has no doubt upended life as we know it. There are still many unknowns, but one thing that we do know is that one of the best ways to slow or stop the…