The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

Mayville State will recognize distinguished alumni and friends at June 26 dinner

We’re very excited about plans that are being made for Alumni Day, Friday, June 26. With all the good things happening at Mayville State, there is much to celebrate. We hope you’ll…

Jazz On Tap +2 will provide a grand finale to Alumni Day 2015 festivities

Last year, a long-awaited dream came true during Alumni Days, when former jazz band students of Francis Colby were on the Mayville State campus to perform. These musicians were…

Mayville State night with the F-M RedHawks is June 17

We hope you’ll mark your calendar and plan to join your Mayville State friends at Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo Wednesday, June 17, Mayville State night with the Fargo-Moorhead…

Alumni Day planned in conjunction with Summerfest

Summer will be here soon! Hopefully this means that most people will have an opportunity to get out and enjoy some great weather and fun outdoor activities. Summer also is a time…

HPER facility replacement project is underway

The southeast corner of campus is a very busy place right now, as work on our state-funded HPER facility replacement project has begun! The project involves replacement of the 1929…

Annual golf events provide social and fund-raising opportunities

The second weekend in June marks the 40th annual Mayville State University Golf Classic. Activities are planned for June 12 and 13 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The Mayville State…

Commencement festivities planned for May 16

The people of Mayville State are busy preparing for a big celebration that will be held on campus May 16. The graduates have worked hard to reach this milestone and look forward to…

HPER facility replacement project will begin this month

We’re thrilled that we’re now ready to move ahead with our state-funded HPER facility replacement project! The project involves replacement of the 1929 Old Gymnasium and expansion…

Mayville State offering a variety of courses this summer

Summer is a busy time at Mayville State. Although some of our on-campus students leave campus for summer jobs, internships, or just rest and relaxation, many others stay in…

Eleventh annual Tables du Jour event is April 18

“Amazing” will no doubt be the word of the day as women from near and far gather for the eleventh annual “Tables du Jour” event scheduled for the morning of Saturday, April 18. The…