The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
High school and Mayville State basketball a highlight for the next several weeks
In a few weeks, we’ll be rolling out the red carpet for Division A, Region 2 girls and boys basketball players, coaches, and fans when they participate in the regional tournament…
Employees make the Mayville State Experience stand apart
As I have said over and over again, Mayville State University is all about the people. Our staff and faculty are at the core of all that happens. These people are fundamental to…
Consider supporting Mayville State’s nursing program on Giving Hearts Day February 8
We are delighted to have been selected to participate in Giving Hearts Day 2024. Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour online fundraiser for charities in northwestern Minnesota and North…
Mayville State alumni make a big impact as educators
The late Dr. James Warren Neilson, Mayville State professor emeritus’s book, “The School of Personal Service,” tells the history of the university. It is a great resource for…
Financial assistance available for new students enrolling in the Fall Semester of 2024
Scholarships are extremely important to a student in pursuit of earning a college degree. Very often, a scholarship is the difference in whether reaching the goal is even possible.…
Thankful for accomplishments in 2023, we look forward to a bright new year
As the year comes to a close, we reflect with grateful hearts on all that has happened and turn the page to what promises to be a bright 2024. We have been blessed with many…
It’s a wonderful life
The holiday season is a time for reflection. It is a time when we should all pause and think about what is important in our lives. At Mayville State there is so much for which we…
Reflecting on a wonderful fall semester
It’s hard to imagine that the fall semester is already coming to a close. The outstanding work of faculty and staff has prepared students for the milestones they are now reaching.…
Gratitude for the value-added elements of a Mayville State education
Attending the December 3 Mayville State Music Department holiday concert was pure enjoyment and a great opportunity to take in the sounds of the season. Musical selections were…
Generosity of alumni and friends ensures outstanding educational opportunities for new generations of students
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…