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Collegiate DECA members excel at state career development conference
Mayville State University Collegiate DECA members participated in the North Dakota Collegiate DECA Career Development Conference held in Fargo, N.D., Feb. 9 and 10. The annual state conference provided an opportunity for students to compete against 109 of their peers in business-related events. Students representing eleven North Dakota colleges and universities participated. Of the 16 Mayville State students who competed, 14 qualified to attend the International Career Development Conference which will be held in Louisville, Ky. In April Three of the 14 were first-time qualifiers.
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John Klocke joins MSU Foundation staff as Scholarship Major Gift Officer
John Klocke has joined the Mayville State University Foundation as Scholarship Major Gift Officer. He will work on a part-time basis, and in his role, he will be 100% focused on raising multi-year scholarships. Klocke formerly served as MSU Foundation Executive Director.
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The Comet spirit shines in Arizona as alumni and friends gather once again
It was wonderful to spend time with our alumni and friends during this year’s Mayville State gatherings in Arizona. I look forward to these annual events each year, and I’m continually reminded of how strong and devoted our Comet family truly is. Whether a person has been part of Mayville State for decades or they’re a more recent graduate, the pride our alumni and friends carry for our institution shines through in every conversation.
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Comet leaders shine: Two MSU Athletic Hall of Famers named Principal of the Year
We’re celebrating an extraordinary Comet connection to statewide excellence in K-12 leadership! Jason Schwabe (‘92) of Thompson has been named the 2026 North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals (NDASSP) Principal of the Year.
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Celebrating historic enrollment growth and the Mayville State difference
Another all-time Mayville State enrollment record has been set! Census day, when final official enrollment numbers are reported, was Monday, Feb. 9, and I’m thrilled to say that Spring Semester 2026 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) has increased by 3.07% over Spring 2025, and 10.76% over the Spring of 2024. Generally, FTE includes students who live on campus and in the community and support our restaurants, gas stations, and businesses. Official headcount for Spring 2026 is 1,112, just over a three percent increase over Spring 2025, and a nearly 17% increase over Spring 2024.
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Alumni and friends enjoy warm gatherings at annual Arizona Connection events
Mayville State University alumni and friends escaped the winter chill and embraced the warm sunshine during this year’s Arizona Connection events, held February 13 and 14. The gatherings brought together an enthusiastic group of Comets and friends who were eager to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate their shared Mayville State pride.