The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
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,…
Adjusting to life in a temporary new normal
We’re settling into a temporary new normal. Following the Thanksgiving holiday, Comets Choose was made available for all students who had been attending classes on campus. This…
Generosity of alumni and friends is life-changing
As the holidays draw near, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the many gifts with which we have been blessed. One of those precious gifts for countless alumni and friends is…
Giving thanks for all things Mayville State
As we take time to pause and reflect on our many blessings this Thanksgiving, I can’t help but think about the many who will be considering the gift that Mayville State University…
Helping to mitigate the spread at a critical time for our county and state, and beyond
It is good to be back to full on-campus course delivery and full campus operations on the Mayville State campus as of Monday, Nov. 16. You may recall that the results of an Oct. 27…
Senior student athletes grateful for support, friendships
It’s been a very unpredictable fall season due to the coronavirus pandemic, but I’m happy to say that we’ve been able to enjoy watching some Comets athletic contests. The…
Life and times of an administrative team during the pandemic
Since about February our Mayville State administrative team has invested an enormous amount of time and effort into the coronavirus pandemic and its related issues. Those making…
Biennial budget request begins with OMB budget hearing
Steve Bensen, MSU Interim Vice President for Business Affairs, and I had the privilege of representing Mayville State University in a budget hearing before the North Dakota Office…
Agribusiness program will launch with the spring semester
Last week was a great week at Mayville State University! Not only was it homecoming week, but we also made major progress in establishing our new agribusiness program. Dr. Tony…
Celebrating homecoming in pandemic-safe style
Mayville State Homecoming Week 2020 kicked off with some great tradition … the Lip Sync Battle. This lively event has become a much-loved ritual for our students. Of course,…