The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Capital project funding requests center on campus safety concerns
December 1, 2012
Mayville State has identified two priority capital projects that have been approved by the State Board of Higher Education for funding consideration during the…
After Hours going strong in seventh year
November 24, 2012
Each month a community volunteer offers her home and co-sponsors the social with the help of friends who share hostess duties and provide refreshments.
Department of Education Title III grant funding used to strengthen Mayville State
November 17, 2012
Mayville State University was the fortunate recipient of a $1.9 million U.S. Department of Education Title III grant, announced in the spring of 2007.
MSU Foundation Honor Society members make a big impact at Mayville State
November 10, 2012
In July of 2007, the MSU Foundation implemented some changes that have simplified the way the general public and Mayville State alumni and friends interpret…
AHEC assists with health care needs in North Dakota
November 3, 2012
Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) are statewide networks of community-based organizations linked to academic health centers to address health workforce needs.
Scholarships benefit students while strengthening the university
October 27, 2012
Through the efforts of the MSU Foundation, Mayville State alumni and friends play a major role in providing financial support for students who enroll at Mayville…
Celebrate the holidays in song at Mayville State University
October 20, 2012
It seems a little premature to start talking about the upcoming holiday season, but I know people begin making plans early and I'm hoping you'll mark a couple of…
Back Behind the Barn 5K Run/Walk returns to Farmers Bowl festivities for second year
July 14, 2012
Planning and preparation for Mayville State University’s annual Farmers Bowl is underway. The annual day-long festival that honors the region’s agricultural way of…
Mayville State to host Shrine Bowl athletes and coaches
July 7, 2012
Mayville State University will host the North Dakota Shrine Bowl players and coaches during their week of training prior to this year’s 9-man and 11-man games. The…
Mayville State’s first-ever master’s degree assists with the state’s teacher shortage
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education approved Mayville State University’s request to offer a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in the fall of 2016, and classes in the…