The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Success for university and community inherently connected
We are immensely grateful for the many ways in which the local community and the communities beyond support Mayville State University. On the flip side, it is the goal of the…
Join us in Arizona for golf, reminiscing, and camaraderie
We’re looking forward to our annual trip to the Mesa, Ariz. area and the opportunity to see many Mayville State alumni and friends. Each year, my wife, Nina, and I join MSU…
Taking a look back on progress toward goals with an eye on future success
We’ve reached the halfway point of the 2024-25 academic year! Staff and faculty are busy preparing for the start of the spring semester on January 13. Before we know it, we’ll be…
Financial assistance available for new students
Scholarships are extremely important to a student in pursuit of earning a college degree. Very often, a scholarship is the difference in whether reaching the goal is even possible.…
Thankful for a great 2024, we look forward to a bright new year in 2025
A new year is upon us! As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect with grateful hearts on all that has happened and turn the page to what promises to be a bright 2025. We have been…
A wonderful Mayville State life
Those who read my column on a regular basis likely know my appreciation for the classic movie It’s a Wonderful Life. The movie tells the story of disappointed businessman George…
2025-27 budget request includes important priority projects
Vice President for Business Affairs Amber Hill and I were honored recently to present Mayville State’s 2025-27 budget request for North Dakota Governor-Elect Kelly Armstrong and…
Lifting others up … a precious gift for the giver and the receiver
Reflecting on the comments our senior volleyball and football student athletes recently shared when asked what Mayville State means to them has been heartwarming and humbling. I’m…
Senior student athletes express appreciation for their Mayville State experiences
The first semester of the 2024-2025 school year is quickly coming to a close, and with that, many student athletes have played their final games wearing the blue and white of…
Counting our blessings
In the words of William Arthur Ward, “Gratitude can transform common days into Thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” I…