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Freedom, service, and the gift of education
This year’s Independence Day observance carries extra-special meaning, as we mark our nation’s 250th birthday, a milestone that calls for both celebration and reflection. For two and a half centuries, generations of American have worked, sacrificed, and served to preserve the freedoms set forth in our nation’s founding ideals.
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Mayville State honors student excellence at annual awards celebration
Mayville State University takes great pride in recognizing the achievements of its students, whose dedication to excellence extends beyond the classroom and into every aspect of college life. On May 6, 2026, the university community, together with families of students, gathered for the Academic and Student Senate Awards program, an annual celebration to honor students who have distinguished themselves through leadership, scholarship, service, and involvement.
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Grounded in personal service, Dr. Lexi Carpenter’s journey from Mayville State to dental practice
For Mayville State graduate Lexi (Carpenter) Salander, the dream of becoming a dentist was a vision grounded in hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence. Her journey from Mayville State University to a career in dentistry is a powerful testament to how determination, together with a strong educational foundation that started as an undergraduate at “The School of Personal Service,” can turn aspirations into reality.
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Mayville State hosts Shrine Bowl week with purpose and heart
Last week, Mayville State became a hub of camaraderie and purpose as we welcomed student athletes, coaches, families, and fans for the annual North Dakota Shrine Bowl football games. From the first practice to the final whistle, campus-wide energy reflected the excitement of competition and the intent of the Shrine Bowl: bringing communities together in support of a meaningful cause. The Shrine Bowl celebrates athletic achievement and the spirit of service and compassion that defines Shriners everywhere.
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Vision and collaboration result in a wonderful home for Comets Softball
What began as a vision for a better future has become an incredible transformation for the home of Mayville State University Softball at Paul Karlstad Field in Portland, N.D. In the summer of 2024, the field was filled with potential, lacking the amenities one might expect of a college facility, such as permanent dugouts, a finished backstop, and a consistent playing surface. This presented an opportunity: a blank canvas for building something special. With outstanding leadership and community support, that vision quickly began to take shape.
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Building stronger communities through partnership
A university is more than a place of learning. It’s a partner in the life and future of its community. For Mayville State, that partnership extends to the towns and rural communities of Traill County and beyond, where “town and gown” relationships are very important to the region’s shared success.