The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

Personal service … our legacy and our future

“The School of Personal Service” is not only Mayville State’s motto, it’s a way of life. It’s our culture. It’s what we do every day without thinking about it. It’s symbolic…

Comets traditions remain steadfast while we evolve to meet the needs of today’s student athletes

Rocky Larson, Mayville State’s interim athletic director and head football coach is stepping up as a guest columnist this week. Rocky is addressing the subject of uniform colors, a…

Addressing the state’s workforce needs is paramount

A top priority of Mayville State University is to help fill the workforce needs of North Dakota. We have been working hard, putting our ideas together and identifying opportunities…

Presentation demonstrates Mayville State’s impact in our state

Dr. Brian Huschle, Ms. Amber Hill, Dr. Corday Goddard, and I had the opportunity to represent Mayville State University in a presentation before the North Dakota Legislative…

Scholarship support is a sound investment in the future

We at Mayville State University are sincerely grateful for the wonderful scholarship support that comes from numerous alumni and friends. This assistance is extremely important to…

Agribusiness program addresses state workforce need, offers flexibility for students

The Mayville State University Bachelor of Science degree program in agribusiness provides coursework, career field experience, and a degree to prepare students for careers in…

Great things happen when teamwork prevails!

For the first time ever at Mayville State, Homecoming met Farmers Bowl for what was an epic Comets Family Reunion Sept. 15 and 16. Students, alumni, friends, and community members…

It’s been a great week to be a Comet!

For the first time ever, Mayville State Homecoming met Farmers Bowl for a combined celebration the week of Sept. 11. It was a week packed full of things to do as students, faculty,…

Combined Farmers Bowl/Homecoming festivities will be an opportunity to recognize our roots and honor our agricultural way of life

‘Tis the season to gather alumni and friends and celebrate the gift of Mayville State University and what it means in our lives. For the first time ever, Homecoming will meet…

Ensuring the best possible student experience is at the forefront

In the upcoming academic year, we’ll be focusing on four key objectives: enrollment, workforce development, fundraising, and the renovation of Old Main. Each of these focus areas…