The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
There’s no place like ‘home’
Thoughts of Homecoming conjure up sentiments about “home.” Everyone has their own thoughts about what “home” means to them, but I can’t help but think about how the community…
Outstanding character makes us Comet Proud!
During the past several days, a couple of people who are near and dear to my heart have faced adversity and handled it in ways that have elevated the level of respect I have for…
Hosting Marketplace for Kids gives MSU the opportunity to touch the future and collaborate with K-12
We are very excited about the opportunity to host an Education Day for Marketplace for Kids at Mayville State University on Oct. 16. Third through eighth graders from area schools…
Mayville State tops the 1,200-student mark, sets new record
Mayville State University is experiencing record enrollment for the eighth-straight year. The final official count indicates a 2.3% increase in the number of students enrolled this…
Inauguration is meaningful and enjoyable
Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 marked a new chapter in Mayville State’s history. It is the date that I was inaugurated as the 17th president of Mayville State University. It was a very…
Enrollment looks positive as we near official census day
Enrollment on the first day of Fall Semester 2019 classes at Mayville State University was up slightly from the fall of 2018, with 1,182 students enrolled. This tops the headcount…
Transformation for Progress: Growing Our Region, State, and University
Friday, Sept. 13 will be a historic day in the life of Mayville State University. That is the date set for my inauguration as the 17th president of Mayville State University. The…
It’s a great time to be a Comet!
What a great week this has been! The fall semester is underway. The campus is bustling with activity. We’ve welcomed bunches of new and returning Comets. The fall sports seasons…
Transformation is on the horizon
Wednesday, Aug. 21 was a big day at Mayville State University, as it marked the official beginning of the new school year. As is the tradition at Mayville State, faculty are on…
Personal service makes a difference
The fall semester will be here soon! Classes will begin at 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26. The first full day of classes is Tuesday, Aug. 27. Students are beginning to arrive on campus…