The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
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…
We’re off and running toward the new academic year!
This has been a busy and exciting week at Mayville State University. All faculty and staff are back on campus and participated in our annual pre-service activities. This is a time…
ND legislators’ important work continues even when the Legislative Assembly is not in formal session
Interim Vice President for Business Affairs Steve Bensen and I had the honor of representing Mayville State University in a presentation we gave to the North Dakota Legislative…
Mayville State scientific research making a difference for students as well as the greater good
Mayville State University undergraduate students have the invaluable opportunity to be involved with important scientific research. Working together with faculty mentors, students…
The fall semester is upon us
We eagerly await the fall semester and the return of a campus filled with students, faculty, and staff. It will be wonderful to see those who have been away for the summer as well…
Extraordinary people and places distinguish Mayville State, Mayville-Portland
Our summer days are passing quickly by. Before we know it, the seasons will change and we’ll find ourselves in the midst of some special Mayville State fall events, including…
Gearing up for a successful fall semester
It is super-exciting to look to the upcoming fall semester with some normalcy as the backdrop. Last year at this time, we were working intensely to prepare for an academic year…