The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.

Honor a loved one at the Mayville State Military Honor Garden

The Military Honor Garden, located on the grounds south of the Edson and Margaret Larson Alumni and Leadership Center at Mayville State, pays tribute not only to those who died…

As spring semester comes to a close, plans for summer school ramp up

Summer is a busy time at Mayville State. Although some of our on-campus students leave campus for summer jobs, internships, or just rest and relaxation, many of them continue their…

The halls and corridors at MSU are alive with the sound of music!

Bringing music opportunities to campus for Mayville State students has been a long-time thrust. We are thrilled that we are now offering band and choir participation activities for…

MSU Education and Innovation Center offers opportunities for lifelong learning

Last fall, Mayville State’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) initiative joined forces with the Mayville Area Teacher Center to form the Education and…

Come and celebrate with us!

My time as a Mayville State University employee is nearing an end. Because so much has happened in the past 42 years, reflecting on specific memories is difficult. Most of my…

Fourteenth annual “Tables du Jour” event is April 21

“Wow!” will no doubt be the word of the day as women from near and far gather for the fourteenth annual “Tables du Jour” event scheduled for the morning of Saturday, April 21. The…

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,…

Concert featuring music by female composers planned in honor of Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, a concert featuring music by all female composers is planned for Tuesday, March 30, 2018. It will begin at 7 p.m. in the Classroom Building…

Collegiate DECA provides valuable experiences for Mayville State students

We’re very proud of a fine group of Mayville State University students who are involved in Collegiate DECA. Since the Mayville State Collegiate DECA chapter was officially formed…

MSU’s biology program graduates enjoy great career and educational opportunities

Mayville State has a history of providing a wonderful basis of pedagogy and experiences that set graduates of science and biology programs on to a path to success and fulfillment.…