The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Veterans Day is the perfect time to remember a loved one at the Military Honor Garden
Veterans Day was first commemorated on November 11, 1919, and was known as Armistice Day. Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11 each year as a celebration to honor…
Dream Maker Campaign for academic scholarships underway
This year’s MSU Dream Maker Campaign is an opportunity for you to invest in the future of a Mayville State student who needs just a little financial help. More than 1,100 students…
‘Self and Society’ event will show connectedness among university students, despite distance
“Self and Society: The Cell Phone Images of Northern Vietnamese Students” is the title of an event planned for Thursday, Nov. 2. It will begin at 7 p.m. in the Mayville State…
The U.S. Air Force Offutt Brass will perform at Mayville State October 21
Offutt Brass, the brass ensemble of the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band, will perform at Mayville State University Saturday, Oct. 21. The free performance begins…
Mayville State delighted to host NDUS Chancellor Dr. Mark Hagerott
It will be our pleasure to host North Dakota University System Chancellor Dr. Mark Hagerott at Mayville State and in the Mayville-Portland community on Thursday, Oct. 5. Chancellor…
Join us in recognizing Banned Books Week
In recognition of Banned Books Week, September 24-30, Mayville State University’s Byrnes-Quanbeck Library and Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host guest faculty member, Dr.…
May-Port EDC granting matching funds in project to install artificial turf at Jerome Berg Field
In 2012, the MSU Foundation was fortunate to receive a challenge grant that would reduce the cost of installing turf at Mayville State’s Jerome Berg Field (football) and Scott…
Immerse yourself in the best of Alaska!
My wife, Debbie, and I are very excited to be tour hosts for the MSU Foundation and Alumni Association’s first-ever alumni and friends trip to Alaska next summer. We’ll be…
Performing Arts Hall of Fame inductees for 2017 have been named
The Mayville State University Alumni Association Board and Mayville State administration approved the establishment of the Performing Arts Hall of Fame at Mayville State University…
Faculty and staff, new and returning, will make this an exciting and rewarding academic year
Last week, all faculty and staff were back on campus for pre-service activities. Pre-service workshops generally take place during a three-day period the week before the fall…