The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

Actors and actresses return to the stage of the Old Main Theatre in November production

We look forward to the return of Mayville State actors and actresses to the stage of the Old Main Theatre this month when Mayville State University Theatre presents “Insane with…

Campus visits give a first-hand look at what it means to be part of the MSU family

We had the pleasure of welcoming many prospective students and their family members to campus during our Visit Days Thursday and Friday, Oct. 21 and 22. These days coincided with…

Faculty commitment to excellence is a huge benefit to students

Wednesday, Oct. 6 was an important day at Mayville State University. Not only were we the host site for the Marketplace for Kids activities, which involved a large number of area…

Scholarship support translates to a brighter future

We at Mayville State University are sincerely grateful for the wonderful scholarship support that comes from numerous alumni and friends. This assistance is extremely important to…

Employees are the heart and soul of Mayville State

On the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 28, we had the pleasure of doing something we’ve been waiting to do for a long time. We were able to recognize our outstanding Mayville State…

Take a bow, citizens of Mayville-Portland, Mayville State, and beyond!

Wow! I am pleased and grateful beyond words. The members of the Mayville State University campus community and our Mayville-Portland friends came together for an all-out effort to…

Emergency training event provides opportunities for learning and preparation

We at Mayville State had the privilege of hosting an emergency training event on campus Monday, Sept. 13. The event was spearheaded by Traill and Steele County emergency managers…

Aiko Hatano has joined our community and looks forward to sharing her Japanese culture

We are delighted to welcome Aiko Hatano to our campus and community. Aiko is a volunteer Japanese Outreach Coordinator with JOI (Japan Outreach Initiative). We at Mayville State…

Farmers Bowl is September 18!

The calendar page has turned to September, and that means Farmers Bowl 2021 is not far away! The big day is set for Saturday, Sept. 18. This annual event is always much-anticipated…

Fall semester begins with excitement and positivity

This has been another eventful week at Mayville State University. The first classes of the fall semester began at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23 and the first full day of classes was…