The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Comets women’s and men’s basketball players and coaches bring national recognition to the university
The Comets women’s and men’s basketball teams are preparing to play in their respective NAIA national tournaments. Both teams have had fantastic seasons. The icing on the cake was…
A tribute to Dr. Keith Stenehjem
As February comes to a close, we bid our best wishes to Dr. Keith Stenehjem, who retired on Feb. 28, after a 42-year career in higher education, 22 of those years spent at Mayville…
Arizona trip provides opportunities to visit with and thank Mayville State supporters
I’ve just returned from the Mesa, Ariz. area, where I had the pleasure to meet and get to know many wonderful Mayville State University alumni and friends. It was great to have the…
These are busy and exciting times for Comets Football
As we knew would happen, our new head football coach, Rocky Larson, has hit the ground running. His first day on the job was Tuesday, Feb. 4 and he’s been going non-stop ever…
The generosity of our alumni and friends abounds
I am Comet Proud of the many Mayville State alumni and friends who teamed up to not only meet, but to exceed the Comet Football Scholarship Challenge! A few weeks ago, an anonymous…
Spring semester is off to a great start!
The spring semester is well underway and there is lots of Mayville State activity on and off campus. Our days are packed full of places to go, things to learn, people to see, and…
Teacher Education: taking it to new levels while remaining true to our roots
Founded as a normal school in 1889, Mayville State has a rich tradition in educating teachers. While the university has grown and expanded to offer diverse opportunities for…
Win-win solutions are a source of Comet pride
As we enter into a new year, many of us resolve to exercise more and be more physically fit. Walking is one of the ways in which this can be accomplished. Fortunately, we have…
Public invited to attend presentation by meteorologist Daryl Ritchison
Daryl Ritchison, well-known meteorologist and director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN), will make a presentation at Mayville State University Thursday,…
Looking to the future with optimism and confidence
A week ago, we learned that our head football coach, Jeff Larson, has accepted the position of defensive coordinator at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. Northern State…