The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
There is much for which to be grateful at Mayville State
The holiday season is a time for reflection. It is time when we should all pause and think about what is important in our lives. Each day I read the newspaper and watch the news on…
Gather with your Mayville State friends in warm, sunny places this winter
There will be several opportunities for Mayville State University alumni and friends to gather in warm, sunny places during the next several months. We know that the atmosphere at…
Let your Comet pride show on Giving Hearts Day!
The Mayville State University Foundation will participate in Giving Hearts Day for the second time on February 12, 2015. Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour online give-a-thon for…
Million-dollar gift continues to change lives
In November of 2011, Mayville State received a gift of $1,000,000. Designated for the purpose of providing student scholarships, the gift is the largest single monetary charitable…
Amazing stewardship opportunities available for charitable donors until December 31
The holiday season is a time for giving, and a time for being thankful. At Mayville State, we are very fortunate to benefit from the generosity of so many alumni and friends. Many…
Conference on Early British Literature will provide scholarly opportunities
We are excited to be hosting the 2015 Northern Plains Conference on Early British Literature at Mayville State on April 10 and 11. Erin Lord Kunz, MSU assistant professor of…
HPER Facility Replacement Project is moving forward
The 2013 Legislative Session appropriated $5.5 million dollars to Mayville State for replacement of the 1929 Old Gymnasium, and to expand classroom and lab/practice space for the…
Cometeers bring personal service to life
A student group that was founded last year is bringing Mayville State’s tradition of personal service to life. The Cometeers aim to promote volunteer service of Mayville State…
Celebrate the holidays in song at Mayville State University
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner! Where does the time go? People start making holiday plans early, and I’m hoping you’ll add a couple of Mayville…
One million reasons to make an endowment gift to Mayville State University
On July 31, 2013, the North Dakota legislature did something quite amazing. They allocated oil revenue tax dollars to help improve higher education in North Dakota by creating a…