The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

Return of student athletes marks the beginning of a new academic year

One of the first signs of the beginning of the fall semester is the return of athletes to campus. Pre-season camp for the football has already begun, and the volleyball team will…

Faculty Spotlight: Marcelo Campoverde

We at Mayville State University are blessed with many great colleagues. These faculty and staff members are making an impact at the university, as well as in the community and…

Bids over budget force delay in HPER project timeline

In the spring of 2013, the 63rd Legislative Assembly appropriated $5,510,000 to Mayville State University so that we could make updates in Health, Physical Education, and…

Fourth annual Around the Horn Golf Classic is August 1

For the fourth year, alumni and friends will be supporting Mayville State’s legendary baseball program through the annual Around the Horn Golf Classic. The tourney will be held on…

Learn more about RN to BSN nursing program at July 16 gathering

Last summer, the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) granted Mayville State University approval to proceed with an RN to BSN nursing program. Through the new online program,…

Mayville State to host Shrine Bowl athletes and coaches

For the third year in a row, Mayville State University will host the North Dakota Shrine Bowl players and coaches during their week of training prior to this year’s 9-man and…

It’s new student pre-registration time at Mayville State!

Many new faces will sprinkle our campus as the fall semester approaches. One hundred thirty new freshmen and transfer students have already registered for classes that will begin…

There is much to celebrate as Mayville State approaches 125th anniversary

The 125th Anniversary Alumni Days planned for June 20 and 21 will provide many opportunities for not only Mayville State alumni, but also friends and community members, to come…

Join us for the grand opening of the Larson Center and Alumni Days Kickoff Celebration

Headlining Mayville State’s 125th Anniversary Alumni Days celebration June 20 and 21 will be the official grand opening of the Edson and Margaret Larson Alumni and Leadership…

Mayville State will recognize distinguished alumni and friends at June 20 dinner

We’re very excited about plans that are being made for Alumni Days, June 20 and 21. There is much to celebrate, including Mayville State’s 125th anniversary. We hope you’ll join us…