The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

Giving thanks for our many blessings

As we take time to pause and reflect on our many blessings this Thanksgiving, my thoughts go immediately to the many people who make Mayville State University the special place it…

Stakeholder input is important as the design process in the renovation of Old Main begins

The project to renovate Mayville State’s Old Main is underway! We are super-excited about the project, and equally grateful to the North Dakota Legislature for providing the $52…

Remembering Katie Richards, someone who made a profound difference in the lives of others

Thursday, Nov. 2, was an extremely sad day for the members of the Mayville State University family and so many more. We lost an important and beloved member of the family with the…

Personal service … our legacy and our future

“The School of Personal Service” is not only Mayville State’s motto, it’s a way of life. It’s our culture. It’s what we do every day without thinking about it. It’s symbolic…

Comets traditions remain steadfast while we evolve to meet the needs of today’s student athletes

Rocky Larson, Mayville State’s interim athletic director and head football coach is stepping up as a guest columnist this week. Rocky is addressing the subject of uniform colors, a…

Addressing the state’s workforce needs is paramount

A top priority of Mayville State University is to help fill the workforce needs of North Dakota. We have been working hard, putting our ideas together and identifying opportunities…

Presentation demonstrates Mayville State’s impact in our state

Dr. Brian Huschle, Ms. Amber Hill, Dr. Corday Goddard, and I had the opportunity to represent Mayville State University in a presentation before the North Dakota Legislative…

Scholarship support is a sound investment in the future

We at Mayville State University are sincerely grateful for the wonderful scholarship support that comes from numerous alumni and friends. This assistance is extremely important to…

Agribusiness program addresses state workforce need, offers flexibility for students

The Mayville State University Bachelor of Science degree program in agribusiness provides coursework, career field experience, and a degree to prepare students for careers in…

Great things happen when teamwork prevails!

For the first time ever at Mayville State, Homecoming met Farmers Bowl for what was an epic Comets Family Reunion Sept. 15 and 16. Students, alumni, friends, and community members…