The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Campus is full of life as a new academic year is on the horizon
To say there is a lot happening on campus is an understatement. From north to south and east to west, the Mayville State University campus is full of life. All faculty and staff…
The excitement of fall activity is underway!
The fall semester is fast-approaching, and all the excitement that surrounds it is underway! Comet Football players and staff reported to campus for pre-season camp on Aug. 6.…
Serving the needs of families and children while impacting the workforce needs of the state
The Mayville State University Child Development Programs (MSU CDP) offers a holistic approach to supporting the educational and familial needs of the university community and…
Homecoming/Farmers Bowl 2024 will be a time for celebrating, reminiscing
Mark your calendar for Sept. 27-28, the weekend when Mayville State Homecoming meets Farmers Bowl for an epic Comets Family Reunion! A combined celebration had been discussed from…
Teamwork makes the dream work!
As we are very much focused on the exciting renovation and remodel projects currently underway on campus, it’s important to acknowledge another space on the Mayville State campus…
Days filled with activity mean that summer comes and goes very quickly
We’re passing through the days of summer full steam ahead. There’s definitely no shortage of activity across the board as we look forward to having a campus filled with students…
Service to others, a truly noble virtue
Each year on July 4, people across America celebrate Independence Day, the day that marks the decision of our forefathers to declare independence from Great Britain, thus paving…
Campus improvements will have a major impact
As we move forward with the Old Main renovation project, other areas of the campus will see increases in usage and traffic. Many of the offices providing services for students and…
Characteristics change, but Personal Service always brings generations together
For many reasons, we were excited about hosting the Shrine Bowl week of practice and games last week. Players and coaches checked in at Mayville State on Tuesday and had an…
Summer is a busy time at Mayville State
Things are hopping at Mayville State this summer! Many students and faculty are busy with online classes that are in session in May, June, and July, while staff members are keeping…