Author Archives: Carolyn Holen
VCSU Welcomes Alumni, Friends and Family to Campus for Homecoming 2021
The Valley City State University Foundation and Alumni Association are welcoming Alumni back to campus for VCSU Homecoming the weekend of Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. “We love seeing familiar faces and welcoming our Viking family back to campus,” Executive Director for Advancement Cory Anderson said. “It’s a great chance for our Alumni to catch …
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Welcome to new staff on campus
In addition to the new faculty, I introduced previously, we also have two dozen new staff members. Although they’re not typically in the classroom, these individuals often have much direct contact with students and contribute greatly to making a VCSU education what it is for our students and their families. Joining the staff at VCSU …
VCSU Alumni Association Reveals Homecoming 2021 Honorees
Fifteen Alumni will be honored during the Valley City State University Alumni Association 2021 Homecoming celebration scheduled October 1 and 2. An all-Alumni Honors Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, at the VCSU Student Center. At the Honors Breakfast the VCSU Alumni Association will present fellow alumni with Certificate of Merit, Alumni Service, …
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Valley City State University Enrollment Grows for 9th Consecutive Year
Headcount has increased 24% in the past decade Graduate studies experience growth Valley City State University (VCSU) enrolled 1,686 students this fall, registering the most students in the school’s history in a fall semester. Fall enrollment has grown for nine consecutive years. The 1,686 count of students includes a record-breaking 163 students in graduate studies. …
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Kaitlyn Myrum
Kaitlyn Myrum (’22), a native of Petersburg, ND, reflects on her time within the VCSU Language and Literature department as an English Education major and Spanish minor. What made you decide to major in English Education? I have always loved reading and writing, and I want to share that passion with students. In high school, …
Cassidy Hoyt
Cassidy Hoyt (’23) reflects on her time within the VCSU Language and Literature department as an English Education major. She also volunteers with the VCSU English Club. What made you decide to major in English Education? I decided to major in English Education primarily because of my passions for reading and writing. In high school, …
VCSU selected as top public regional college in North Dakota by U.S. News and World Report
24th consecutive year VCSU has been ranked by the publication Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced it has been ranked as the top regional public college in North Dakota by U.S. News and World Report. The 2022 U.S. News Best Colleges report was released this week. “We are so pleased to be nationally recognized …
VCSU welcomes new, talented faculty
Greetings from Valley City State University! As part of Welcome Week activities on campus, we welcomed several new faculty members to our campus. They range in years of experience and education, but they all have one thing in common. They all strive to help our students succeed every day. I’m excited by the energy, enthusiasm …
Dr. Allen Burgad to lead award-winning VCSU Department of Education
Burgad brings more than 30 years of experience in the field Valley City State University (VCSU) is pleased to welcome Dr. Allen Burgad on campus as the new Dean of the Department of Education. Burgad is a 1989 graduate of VCSU and a member of the Hall of Fame 1988 football team. He has served …
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Center for Equity and Inclusion open house Sept. 15
The VCSU Office for Diversity and Inclusion will host an open house for the new Center for Equity and Inclusion on Sept. 15. The event will take place from 1 – 4 p.m. in McFarland 131. The center is located next to the new Office for Diversity and Inclusion in McFarland 132. The Center for …
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