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The Mayville State University Music Department will present “Festival of Carols,” a Christmas concert with selections from the university choir, instrumental ensemble, and small groups. The concert begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in the Mayville State University Classroom Building Auditorium.
The annual Mayville State University Honor Society President’s Dinner, held Wednesday evening, Oct. 22, was a celebration of the generosity that means so much to Mayville State’s success. My wife, Nina, and I had the great honor of hosting the event, which recognizes Mayville State supporters who have made cumulative financial contributions of $10,000 or more to the university during their lifetimes. The Honor Society now includes donors who have reached levels of giving well above the $2,000,000 level.
At 1,215 students, Mayville State is experiencing the highest enrollment in the history of the institution this fall! This number includes a 43.7% increase in the number of new freshmen, and there is a strong North Dakota presence. Our students are residents of 47 of the 53 counties in North Dakota. To give a snapshot of the newest members of the Mayville State family, I’ve asked one new freshman representative from each of Mayville State’s athletic teams to share a little bit about themselves.
For generations of students, faculty, and community members, the Old Main building at Mayville State University (MSU) has stood as a symbol of tradition, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the school. Now, as the historic structure undergoes a transformative renovation, those deep connections are being rekindled in new ways.
Mayville State University offers high quality education, legendary personal service, and much more for an outstanding value. At Mayville State, students have opportunities to pursue a wide range of interesting and valuable academic offerings, and they receive the attention and direction they expect and deserve from their instructors. The university is consistently recognized as an exceptional institution of higher education by external evaluators, including U.S. News and World Report and Princeton Review, who rank institutions in a variety of areas.
The last several weeks have been filled with an abundance of goodness. There is so much for which to be thankful at Mayville State University, and recent events and activities have brought thoughts and feelings of gratitude to the forefront. We treasure the opportunity to recognize our alumni and friends for their outstanding accomplishments, and the recently held Homecoming Awards Dinner underscored that sentiment. It fills my cup to see how our alumni go into the world to make it a better place.
