The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Rays of sunshine come through as we make our way in uncharted territory
This last week has been a whirlwind! Early in the week, we were notified of a student who had tested positive for COVID-19. This news set many variables into motion. As a measure…
Hard work leads to positive outcomes and delivering important services
Tuesday, Sept. 22 was fall semester census day for North Dakota University System institutions. I’m pleased to say that while our headcount has dropped a bit (3.6%), our Full Time…
Reflecting on a special day at Mayville State
Saturday, Sept. 12 was a great day at Mayville State University. It was the day of our much-anticipated first football game of the season. Anticipation was high for a number of…
Fall sports intercollegiate games are underway!
We’ve been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to watch our student-athletes as they compete at the Lewy Lee Fieldhouse and Jerome Berg Field in the fall sports season. The excitement…
Community support recognized and valued by Mayville State students
We couldn’t be happier about how the fall semester has started out. Students, faculty, and staff are settling in to learn and grow, experiencing college life in the “new normal.”…
Fall semester begins with an abundance of precautionary measures
We’ve begun the fall semester with a return to in-person classes and student services. This is a milestone for which we’ve prepared and have anticipated for weeks and months. Many…
Focusing on the future with optimism and excitement
This has been an exciting week at Mayville State. Not only have our football, volleyball, and other student athletes joined us on campus, our faculty and staff are back! Annual…
Gearing up for the fall semester and a bit of normalcy while following safety guidelines
The Mayville State campus is beginning to buzz with activity. Student athletes are arriving, and football and volleyball players checked into the residence halls on Tuesday…
Safety efforts pave the way to our commitment to offering face-to-face instruction this fall
We eagerly await the return of students to the Mayville State campus for the fall semester. It will be great to restore our sense of community in a face-to-face situation, even if…
University and community partnerships are a win-win
Each of the state’s college campuses is an important component of that area’s local economy. Periodically, the North Dakota University System (NDUS) conducts a study that measures…