Author Archives: Jerilyn Beckman
Hotline // September 10, 2025
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: 2025 Summer Vikes on Central Set for Sept. 11 VCSU Hosting Sept. 26 Ribbon Cutting for McCarthy Hall VCSU hosting Family Weekend, Oct. 10-12 VCSU hosting 22nd Ployhar Honor Band Viking Sports Update What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…
Hotline // September 3, 2025
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: President’s Column: New Year Brings New Energy To Campus VCSU to be featured on The College Tour 2025 Summer Vikes on Central Set for Sept. 11 VCSU Wins Summer Reading Challenge Against UJ Vikings host Augsburg in 7th Annual Ag Bowl What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley …
Hotline // August 27, 2025
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: VCSU Ranked #1 Best Small College in ND Blunck receives ‘Difference Maker’ award Alumni Spotlight: Benjamin Whitmore Viking Sports Update What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…
Benjamin Whitmore
Benjamin Whitmore, a two-time graduate of Valley City State University, was recently named Post-Secondary Professional of the Year by the North Dakota Association for Technical Education. The award, presented in early August in Bismarck, N.D., celebrates Whitmore’s outstanding contributions to career and technical education (CTE), recognizing his innovation, leadership, and dedication to culinary arts. Currently …
Hotline // August 20, 2025
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: VCSU awarded $478,000 research grant VCSU Student Affairs launches care team VCSU professors present at North Dakota Career and Technical Education (CTE) Professional Development Conference “Do You Feel What I Feel” opens Aug. 18 at CFA Gallery Viking Sports Update What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…
Hotline // August 5, 2025
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: “Do You Feel What I Feel” opens Aug. 18 at CFA Gallery Kiecker attends ChemEd 2025 Meet Amber Knutson VCSU Night at the F-M RedHawks Viking Sports Update What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…
Amber Knutson
Growing up on a farm and ranch near Kathryn, N.D., Amber Knutson learned the value of hard work, resilience and community from an early age. Her K–12 years in Valley City were filled with meaningful experiences and strong connections, which made the decision to attend VCSU feel like a natural next step. Tell us a …
Hotline // July 23, 2025
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: President’s Column: “The College Tour” featuring VCSU on upcoming episode VCSU, M State celebrate innovative Tech Ed transfer pathway VCSU Faculty and Graduates Receive ITEEA Awards VCSU Professors Attend North Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NDCTM) Summer Conference Rasmussen named Difference Maker VCSU Night at the F-M …
Hotline // June 25, 2025
This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: VCSU breaks ground on Tharaldson Family Athletic Center Students named to Spring 2025 honor rolls VCSU Foundation Recognizes Donors VCSU Student Affairs hosting “Lunch Talks” for Parents Frey receives ‘Difference Maker’ award Johnson attends North Dakota Music Teachers Association State Conference Meet Emma Marsing Viking Sports Update What’s …
Emma Marsing
Hometown: Green River, Wyo. Expected graduation year: May 2026 Major, minor, certificates: Communications Major with a concentration in Digital Media Management and a Minor in Psychology. Favorite spot to study: My house! Why did you choose VCSU? I chose VCSU because of the various concentrations it had for Communication Majors. I was able to find a …