The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
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…
Welcoming new and returning students: a special part of getting the new year off to a great start!
Every day is a great day to be a Comet, but that sentiment is especially emphasized at the kickoff of a new academic year when current students return and a brand-new class of…
Looking to the 2023-24 academic year with key objectives as a guide
It’s been a great week as we are in the final stretch to the kickoff of the 2023-24 academic year. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 21. Pre-service activities for faculty and staff were…
Athletic team camps, much-anticipated events and activities highlight fall excitement
The fall semester and all the excitement that surrounds it is fast-approaching! Comet Football players and staff reported to campus for pre-season camp on Aug. 1. Comet Volleyball…
Preliminary work on Old Main renovation project underway
We are extremely grateful for the generous and thoughtful support Mayville State University received through the work of the 68th Legislative Assembly. Among other things, their…
Teamwork will make the combined Farmers Bowl/Homecoming celebration one to remember
Mark your calendar for Sept. 15-16, the weekend when Mayville State Homecoming meets Farmers Bowl for an epic Comets Family Reunion! While the idea has been tossed around from time…
About goodness and positively impacting others
Thursday, July 13, 2023, was a special day in Mayville State history. This is the day of the formal dedication of the “Connie Rude Memorial Classroom for Infants and Children” at…
ND Higher Ed Challenge Grant Fund ignites philanthropic spirit while enhancing academic excellence
The 68th North Dakota Legislative Assembly renewed an amazing program to spur philanthropic giving to North Dakota state universities and enhance academic excellence. The North…