The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Challenge Grant Fund ignites philanthropic spirit while enhancing academic excellence
The 69th North Dakota Legislative Assembly renewed an amazing program to spur philanthropic giving to North Dakota state universities and enhance academic excellence. The North…
The Mayville State campus is blossoming with activity this summer
Signs of summer are everywhere on the Mayville State campus! This week we’ve hosted two New Comet Registration Days for students who will be joining us at Mayville State for the…
Renovation of Old Main well underway
Mayville State was extremely fortunate to be granted $52,254,901 in state funding for the renovation of Old Main during the legislative session in 2023. The first round of funding…
Remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and all veterans
On Memorial Day, we pause to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Always celebrated on the last Monday in May, the day of remembrance for fallen U.S.…
The untold story about the week before graduation
Behind every good university administrator, faculty member, or staff member is a little story about this time of year. We’re excited to watch our new graduates who have lived and…
Grateful for thoughtful support from the 69th Legislative Assembly
We are extremely grateful for the thoughtful support Mayville State University received through the work of the 69th Legislative Assembly. The biennial session was adjourned in the…
Commencement 2025 will be a celebration of personal service
Mayville State University’s Commencement 2025 is scheduled for Friday, May 16. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. in the MSU Lewy Lee Fieldhouse. The day’s festivities will begin…
Old Main renovation is at the center of a bright future at Mayville State
We are beyond happy about the amazing transformation of our flagship building, Old Main. The $52,000,000+ project is well-underway and is on time and on budget. We are grateful for…
Show your love for Mayville State on May 1
Thursday, May 1, the MSU Foundation’s 2025 annual day of giving, will be big for Mayville State! This special day has been designated as a time when we can all show our gratitude…
The power of 'we'
As the academic year ramps up before it winds down, I stop to think about all that has been accomplished, not only during this academic year, but over the past several years. The…