The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
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…
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…
The good work continues at Mayville State
It was exciting to learn in December that the Administration for Children and Families in Washington, D.C. had selected the Mayville State Child Development Programs as a…
A Sparkling Affair promises to be a fun-filled event
“A Sparkling Affair,” an event that will include fabulous jewelry prizes, a silent auction, and exciting games of chance, will be held for the third year on Thursday evening,…
Remembering Thor
We lost a special member of the Mayville State University family this week. Matthew Holland, 19, a Mayville State student and tight end on the MSU Comets football team, died…
Check out the library!
The frigid temperatures we’ve been experiencing around here lately are the perfect motivation to cozy up with a good book. We who live in this area are fortunate to have easy…
Traill County-Mayville State alumni and friends luncheon is February 10
The annual Traill County-Mayville State reunion luncheon will be held in Mesa, Ariz. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015. My wife Debbie and I will attend the luncheon once again this year,…