The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Lady Comets are off to the national tournament!
The Mayville State University women’s basketball team made history Tuesday evening, March 4, by defeating University of Jamestown to claim the inaugural North Star Athletic…
Dual credit courses give high school students a jump start on college degrees
Mayville State University’s college course offerings for dual credit mean exciting opportunities for area high school students. Through Mayville State’s program, qualified high…
Mayville State’s 125th anniversary is great cause for a community celebration
We’ve come a long way and have much to celebrate as we approach the 125th anniversary of the establishment of a normal school at Mayville, November 2, 2014. Our campus has grown…
Events provide opportunities for alumni and friends to connect
The Mayville State University Alumni Association is an organization sponsored by the Mayville State University Foundation for the purpose of addressing alumni concerns, organizing…
Business Activity Day, an important annual event at MSU
We had the opportunity to host the 32nd annual Mayville State University Business Activity Day at Mayville State this past week, on Thursday, Jan. 30. The annual event is sponsored…
A Sparkling Affair promises to a fun-filled event
For a second year, my wife, Debbie, Jennifer Kohls, and Loree Stenehjem are teaming up to organize “A Sparkling Affair,” an event that will be include fabulous jewelry prizes,…
Mayville State to host area teachers for day of professional development
Mayville State University will have the privilege of hosting about 225 area elementary, junior high, and high school teachers, as well as Mayville State teacher candidates, for a…
Traill County-Mayville State luncheon is February 11
The annual Traill County-Mayville State reunion luncheon will be held in Mesa, Ariz. on February 11, 2014. My wife Debbie and I will attend the luncheon once again this year, and…
Wellness Center is 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…
It has been a wonderful year for Mayville State
The fall semester at Mayville State University has quickly come to a close. Students have finished their final tests and many have returned to their homes to celebrate the holidays…