The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Celebrating achievement, pride, and the Comet spirit
Â鶹´«Ã½AV’s 2026 Commencement will take place Friday, May 15, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Â鶹´«Ã½AV Lewy Lee Fieldhouse. The day’s celebration will begin with the…
Building Comet Pride and shaping the Mayville State Experience
College athletics play a vital role in shaping campus culture, strengthening community connections, and providing opportunities for students. This spring, Â鶹´«Ã½AV…
An opportunity to support scholarships on Mayville State’s Day of Giving
Thursday, April 30, the Â鶹´«Ã½AV Foundation’s 2026 annual day of giving, promises to be a big day for Â鶹´«Ã½AV. This special day is designated as a time when alumni,…
Celebrating campus progress and the Mayville State excellence that extends statewide and beyond
It was a pleasure to welcome Governor Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong to Mayville State on April 2. Hosting their visit gave us an opportunity to share progress on…
Mayville State demonstrates institutional effectiveness during HLC reaffirmation process
Mayville State faculty and staff have invested a great deal of time and effort in preparing for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmation site visit which took place March…
A season of Comet pride, campus energy, and new beginnings
The calendar says that we’ve officially sprung into spring. With warmer days come traditions, celebrations, and the excitement of spring athletics. Softball and baseball began…
Hosting high school hoops with heart and hospitality
We’ve had the great pleasure of welcoming high school students, coaches, and fans to Mayville State recently for some exciting basketball games. The impact of hosting high school…
When faculty go the extra mile, students carry the impact forward
At Mayville State, personal service isn’t just a tradition. It defines who we are. Our commitment to knowing students by name, understanding their goals, and supporting their…
Leadership grounded in good people
As Â鶹´«Ã½AV’s president, my focus includes strategy, administration, and big picture decision-making. Together with my team, I am responsible for shaping and…
A sense of belonging and value translates to success for now and for the future
At Mayville State, students are valued members of a close-knit community where involvement is encouraged, supported, and celebrated. Our small campus naturally lends itself to…