Author Archives: Mark Potts
VCSU Commencement Set for May 17
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University will recognize more than 300 graduates during its annual Spring Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 17, inside the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse. President Alan LaFave, who began his tenure at VCSU in 2018, will preside over the commencement exercises. Curtis Biller will represent the State Board of Higher …
VCSU Announces McCready Scholars
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University has selected four incoming freshman students to receive the prestigious McCready Scholarship for the 2025-26 school year. The McCready Scholarship is the highest scholarship available at VCSU and covers full funding for tuition, fees and books for the student’s first four years at Valley City State University. …
VCSU hosts Colombian violinist May 14
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Department of Language and Literature invites the public for a night of poetry, stories and violin music Wednesday, May 14, at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The evening includes a solo concert by Olga Chavarro, a distinguished violinist from the University of Quindío …
Student Senate Announces 2025 Viking Pilot Awards
Photo: From left, Grant Larson, Beth Mehus, LilyBeth Townsend, Grace Reep, Tara Dahl and Grace Mueller have received the Viking Pilot Award. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Six Valley City State University students have been honored with the 2025 Viking Pilot Award in recognition of their substantial contributions to campus. Grant Larson (Leeds, N.D.), Beth Mehus …
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VCSU Scholar Symposium set for May 6
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – More than 45 Valley City State University students will present their research, writing and other creative activities during the annual VCSU Scholar Symposium. The Scholar Symposium will be held Tuesday, May 6, in the main lobby at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Presentations run from 10 a.m. to …
VCSU Wins Collegiate Trap Shooting State Championship
Photo: The VCSU Trap Shooting Team, from left, McCoy Mohl, Kelby Gjovik, Brooke Gaudry, Nick Deschamp, Kasey Odegaard, Grant Larson, Tyler Johnson, Ty Awender, Quentin Glueckert, Logan Heen, Madi Wilhelmi, Jake Hennings, Cali Steffan, Cooper Monilaws (not pictured). VCSU defeats NDSCS in team division shoot-off JAMESTOWN, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Trap …
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VCSU Music Tour Kick-Off Concert is May 2
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Ensembles from the Valley City State University Department of Music are going on tour in early May, performing nine concerts in North Dakota and South Dakota from May 2-9. The VCSU Music Tour begins with a kick-off concert on Friday, May 2, at VCSU’s Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts, …
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President’s Column: Commencement – A Celebration of Achievement with Distinguished Speakers
Photo: Dr. Nicholas Galt, left, and student Grant Larson will speak at VCSU’s Commencement Ceremony on May 17. By Dr. Alan LaFave, President of VCSU When I consider the multitude of events and activities held each year, none rise to the level of significance as the annual commencement activities. Valley City State University will celebrate …
VCSU Students Prepare Free Tax Returns For Community
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University students provided free tax return preparation for community members this year, helping to prepare 50 tax returns free of charge. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program was offered by students and faculty from the VCSU Department of Business and is for low-to-moderate income taxpayers. The average …
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Business Department earns IACBE accreditation
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Department of Business has gained accreditation for its business administration program from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). The IACBE Board of Commissioners at its April meeting granted first-time specialized business accreditation to VCSU for its Bachelor of Science program with a major in …
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