The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Looking forward to honoring special alumni and friends during Homecoming 2021
Each year, we look forward to honoring exceptional alumni and friends during Mayville State’s homecoming festivities. Unfortunately, we’ve had to forego these special occasions for…
Work of MSU Foundation board makes Mayville State student lives better
July 1 marks the beginning of a new round of grant funding available through the North Dakota Higher Education Challenge Fund. Mayville State will have a pool of $700,000 available…
Passion and dedication are central to Mayville State’s success
Mayville State University is special in so many ways, but the one that comes across loud and clear over and over again is the fact that we have alumni, friends, and employees who…
Emotional highs and lows
President Brian Van Horn's weekly newspaper column ... From marrying my beautiful fiancé, Nina, to the passing of my mom, the past weeks have been a mix of emotional highs and…
Mayville State to host Shrine Bowl athletes and coaches June 15-19
For the ninth year, Mayville State University will host the North Dakota Shrine Bowl players and coaches during their week of training prior to the 9-man and 11-man games. The…
Scientific research provides invaluable experiences for Mayville State students
Mayville State University students have an extra-special opportunity to conduct real-world research. The research projects provide not only invaluable learning experiences, but…
Outstanding alumni and volunteers are big contributors to university successes
We are blessed to have the support of so many wonderful alumni and friends, including our Alumni Association Board members, who are incredibly supportive, not only in terms of…
Reflecting on the work that happens at ‘The School of Personal Service’
On Saturday, May 15 we celebrated and made memories as we marked Mayville State University’s 129th commencement. The opportunity to do this in a face-to-face format while following…
Grateful for the opportunity to host an in-person graduation celebration this spring
The employees of Mayville State have been busy preparing for a big celebration that will be held on campus May 15. The graduates have worked hard to reach this milestone and look…
$1.6 million capital project funded by legislature
Just as the 67th Legislative Assembly of North Dakota was coming to a close, legislators approved Mayville State’s request for $1.6 million to fund a natural gas boiler project…