The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

Mayville State to host Shrine Bowl athletes and coaches June 15-19

For the ninth year, Mayville State University will host the North Dakota Shrine Bowl players and coaches during their week of training prior to the 9-man and 11-man games. The…

Scientific research provides invaluable experiences for Mayville State students

Mayville State University students have an extra-special opportunity to conduct real-world research. The research projects provide not only invaluable learning experiences, but…

Outstanding alumni and volunteers are big contributors to university successes

We are blessed to have the support of so many wonderful alumni and friends, including our Alumni Association Board members, who are incredibly supportive, not only in terms of…

Reflecting on the work that happens at ‘The School of Personal Service’

On Saturday, May 15 we celebrated and made memories as we marked Mayville State University’s 129th commencement. The opportunity to do this in a face-to-face format while following…

Grateful for the opportunity to host an in-person graduation celebration this spring

The employees of Mayville State have been busy preparing for a big celebration that will be held on campus May 15. The graduates have worked hard to reach this milestone and look…

$1.6 million capital project funded by legislature

Just as the 67th Legislative Assembly of North Dakota was coming to a close, legislators approved Mayville State’s request for $1.6 million to fund a natural gas boiler project…

Grateful for the people who make Mayville State a special place

It’s hard to imagine that the academic year is coming to a close. These last months seem to have flown by. We look forward to celebrating with the fall 2020, spring 2021, and…

Ending the academic year with a celebration of gratitude

The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness (depending on the context). Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what…

Volleyball goes to nationals, campus and community will be in the national spotlight as well!

We are over the moon excited about Comets Volleyball! The team played in the national tournament for the first time in Mayville State history on Saturday, April 17. On Monday the…

Grateful for opportunities to celebrate

It’s beginning to feel a little more like normal. As the COVID-19 situation stabilizes and vaccines become more widely available, there are more activities for students, including…