The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Reflecting on a memorable academic year
This last week, students have been taking their final exams and wrapping up the Spring Semester of 2020. If the COVID-19 pandemic hadn’t intervened, we’d have been having a…
Thankful for a bright future and those who pay it forward
We are making plans for Mayville State University to return to face-to-face instruction in the fall, with precautions taken for the safety of students, faculty, and staff. We also…
Members of the Mayville State family are shining stars
I’m Comet Proud of our faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond to deliver the Mayville State University brand of personal service to our students and to each other during…
Looking to the future and a return to normalcy
As the social distancing and uncertainty associated with the coronavirus pandemic continue, we all ponder what the future holds, not only the near future, but also the distant…
May Day, a day for us to show our thankfulness for Mayville State
Friday, May 1, May Day, will be a big day! This special day has been designated as a time when we can all show our gratitude for “The School of Personal Service.” It’s the MSU…
‘Thank you’ to all who make a difference
We have completed two weeks of all instruction being offered online only. This is a wonderful milestone! While we were well-prepared to move to complete online course delivery, it…
Finding bright spots in the midst of uncertainty
Making the decision to move all course instruction online delivery was difficult. The safety and health of our students, staff, and faculty is the ultimate priority, and that…
At Mayville State, it’s all for one and one for all
The Mayville State response to the coronavirus situation continues. Monday, March 23 marked a big day for all of us. This was our first day of offering all classes online. Because…
Extraordinary times require exceptional measures and a team effort
The coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve rapidly. Our president’s cabinet members and emergency manager are in constant communication about how we can best protect…
New degrees in accounting and agribusiness will be offered soon
Mayville State University has been given North Dakota University System approval to offer two new business degree programs! This is something we’ve been working toward for some…