The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
A Festival of Carols brings holiday cheer to campus
The Â鶹´«Ã½AV Music Department ushered in the holiday season with its concert, A Festival of Carols, filling the campus with a festive spirit. The program featured…
A shared vision for the future of Old Main
As we approach the new year and make our way closer to the completion of the Old Main transformation, I can’t help but reflect on the past few years and the tremendous support…
Celebrate the season of light and renewal while honoring Old Main and our shared values
The holidays are upon us and it’s time to celebrate! I invite all students, employees and their families, alumni, friends, and community members to join us at Mayville State on the…
Gratitude today and always
Roy T. Bennett reminds us: “Always remember those who have helped you along the way, and never miss the chance to lift someone up.” These words carry incredible insight - when we…
The kindness connection
Mayville State students truly value the community. We often hear from students who include the community among the reasons they are happy about their Mayville State experiences. We…
Student voices highlight Mayville State’s mission and momentum
It was an honor and pleasure to host the Interim Higher Education Institutions Committee of the North Dakota Legislature at Â鶹´«Ã½AV on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The…
Empowering the future: how Mayville State supporters make a lasting impact
The annual Â鶹´«Ã½AV Honor Society President’s Dinner, held Wednesday evening, Oct. 22, was a celebration of the generosity that means so much to Mayville State’s…
Meet some of the newest Comets: Faces of the future at Mayville State
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…
For Mayville State students, experiences go beyond the classroom and add real value to education
Â鶹´«Ã½AV offers high quality education, legendary personal service, and much more for an outstanding value. At Mayville State, students have opportunities to…
Recent events and activities inspire sincere gratitude
The last several weeks have been filled with an abundance of goodness. There is so much for which to be thankful at Â鶹´«Ã½AV, and recent events and activities have…