The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

3-on-3 basketball tourney has big impact on Mayville State and the community

The Mayville State University Comet Athletic Club (CAC) sponsors a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for girls and boys each year. The tournament serves as a fund-raiser for the CAC,…

Concert featuring music by female composers planned in honor of Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, a concert featuring music by all female composers is planned for Tuesday, March 30, 2018. It will begin at 7 p.m. in the Classroom Building…

Collegiate DECA provides valuable experiences for Mayville State students

We’re very proud of a fine group of Mayville State University students who are involved in Collegiate DECA. Since the Mayville State Collegiate DECA chapter was officially formed…

MSU’s biology program graduates enjoy great career and educational opportunities

Mayville State has a history of providing a wonderful basis of pedagogy and experiences that set graduates of science and biology programs on to a path to success and fulfillment.…

The Byrnes-Quanbeck Library has an expanded role

Mayville State University continues to be strategic in providing personal service to students and to make the best use of university space. As a part of this endeavor, the…

University and Community Fine Arts Series brings world-class musicians to Mayville

We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to bring world-class musicians to the stage of the Mayville State University Classroom Building Auditorium via the annual MSU and…

Mayville State has activities planned in observance of Black History Month

Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African…

The Dueling Pianos Party is coming to town!

The MSU Foundation will be hosting an exciting event on Saturday evening, Jan. 27. Just in time to help chase away the winter blues and cabin fever, the Midwest Dueling Pianos…

It’s a great time to check out the Wellness Center, a fantastic community resource

Research shows that adults who exercise five days a week for at least 30 minutes reap the benefits of better health. These benefits include lower blood pressure, better heart…

There is much for which to be grateful at Mayville State

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. Each day I read the newspaper and watch the news…