The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

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…

Join us for the multicultural festival planned for April 8

We cordially invite you to participate in a multicultural festival, a celebration of people and cultures, at Mayville State University Wednesday, April 8, 2015, beginning with…

Mayville State will highlight signature programs at Legislative Showcase

Mayville State University will be among North Dakota’s eleven public colleges and universities present at a public showcase that will be held in the North Dakota Capitol Memorial…

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,…

The halls and corridors at MSU are alive with the sound of music!

We will have the opportunity to host the North Dakota High School Activities Association Region 3 large group music contest on Friday, March 13. We are excited about having…

Visiting scholar will deliver valuable information to MSU faculty, future teachers, and area in-service teachers

Mayville State University was the recipient of a competitive grant from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction in January. The Higher Education/Teacher Preparation Grant…

Mayville State and North Dakota University System have significant economic impact

As the legislative session is underway, people look to the various state entities to determine where they think tax dollars should be spent. The North Dakota University System…