Author Archives: Carolyn Holen
VCSU Continues to Deliver Affordability with Viking Promise
Valley City State University (VCSU) announces a renewed pledge that ensures tuition is affordable for any student interested in earning an undergraduate degree. The Viking Promise is a continuous effort from VCSU to alleviate the cost of tuition through financial aid and scholarship support. Currently, 95% of ND, MN, SD, WUE, and MSEP students who …
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Celebrating 50 Years of Exploring the Universe
Seeing Beyond the Stars As the VCSU Planetarium celebrates the facility’s 50th anniversary, faculty, staff and students reflect on how the unique space has changed their perspective and equipped them to explore and understand the world. Tucked up on the third floor of the L.D. Rhoades Science Center is the only place in North Dakota …
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President’s Column: Spring Successes
Greetings from VCSU! It has been a busy time on the VCSU campus these past two weeks! We’ve hosted more than 1,200 high school students for the EDC music contest and DECA emerging leaders workshop. Providing opportunities for students to experience the excitement of the campus, meet some of our amazing faculty, staff, and students, …
Valley City State University Sets Spring Enrollment Record
Headcount of 1,747 students paired with highest FTE during spring semester in school history Valley City, ND – Valley City State University has set another enrollment record with 1,747 total students enrolled for Spring 2024. This includes 1,628 undergraduate students and 119 graduate students. The semester also set a Full Time Equivalent (FTE) record at …
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VCSU Recognized for Best Online Programs
U.S. News and World Reports ranks VCSU for Best Online Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education Programs Valley City State University (VCSU) has been ranked again by U.S. News and World Report as having one of the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. VCSU was also recognized for having one of the Best Online Master’s in Education programs. …
VCSU Offers Free Tax Preparation
Tax preparation dates begin Monday, Feb. 5 Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) students will offer free tax return preparation clinics for low-to-moderate income taxpayers from Monday, Feb. 5 to Monday, April 15. This is a basic tax service for qualified taxpayers with income less than $64,000 per year. The Volunteer Income …
Spring Semester Progress at Valley City State University
Greetings from Valley City State University! The winter weather has been kind to us this past week and it appears we have more good weather fortune ahead – and it is certainly welcome! There have been and will continue to be some exciting events that I’d like to highlight this week. Free application month will …
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VCSU Receives Economic Diversification Research Funds
Valley City State University (VCSU) has received an Economic Diversification Research grant from the North Dakota University System (NDUS). The grant allows VCSU students and faculty to develop a business incubator for new start-up businesses and those who wish to expand operations. The business incubator will be open one night per week during the school …
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STEM Academy for Native American Students
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction BISMARCK, N.D., Jan. 17, 2024 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Wednesday that INSTEM, a highly successful summer instruction program for Native American students, is being expanded to make all North Dakota Native students in grades six through 12 eligible to apply. Valley City State University hosts INSTEM, …
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VCSU Career and Internship Expo Planned for Feb. 27
Employers Encouraged to Register by Jan. 18 Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will host a Career and Internship Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the Memorial Student Union. Employers interested in promoting career opportunities are encouraged to register for the event by Jan. 18 by …
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