The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

Fall semester begins with excitement and positivity

This has been another eventful week at Mayville State University. The first classes of the fall semester began at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23 and the first full day of classes was…

We’re off and running toward the new academic year!

This has been a busy and exciting week at Mayville State University. All faculty and staff are back on campus and participated in our annual pre-service activities. This is a time…

ND legislators’ important work continues even when the Legislative Assembly is not in formal session

Interim Vice President for Business Affairs Steve Bensen and I had the honor of representing Mayville State University in a presentation we gave to the North Dakota Legislative…

Mayville State scientific research making a difference for students as well as the greater good

Mayville State University undergraduate students have the invaluable opportunity to be involved with important scientific research. Working together with faculty mentors, students…

The fall semester is upon us

We eagerly await the fall semester and the return of a campus filled with students, faculty, and staff. It will be wonderful to see those who have been away for the summer as well…

Extraordinary people and places distinguish Mayville State, Mayville-Portland

Our summer days are passing quickly by. Before we know it, the seasons will change and we’ll find ourselves in the midst of some special Mayville State fall events, including…

Gearing up for a successful fall semester

It is super-exciting to look to the upcoming fall semester with some normalcy as the backdrop. Last year at this time, we were working intensely to prepare for an academic year…

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…