Author Archives: Mark Potts
VCSU Hosts Emerging Leaders Competition
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University DECA Chapter and the VCSU Department of Business hosted more than 550 DECA and FBLA students to campus January 28 for the 33rd annual Emerging Leaders Competition (ELC) Day. Students from 25 area high schools attended the event, competing in various DECA and Future Business Leaders …
VCSU adds Master of Education in Learner-Centered Instruction
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Master of Education program has added a Learner-Centered Instruction option to its offerings this semester. This 33-credit program is designed to help educators in any discipline become skilled in equitable teaching and leadership. Students who complete the coursework will earn a Master of Education in Teaching …
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VCSU Awarded $15,000 ND EPSCoR Grant for INSTEM Academy
Photo: Students do a hands-on activity with an instructor at VCSU’s INSTEM academy. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University INSTEM (Indians into STEM) Academy has been awarded a $15,000 grant through the North Dakota EPSCoR STEM Outreach Program, an initiative that supports activities designed to strengthen the STEM pathway and build STEM …
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VCSU Announces Free App Month for Prospective Students
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is excited to roll out Free App Month, a special opportunity for prospective students to apply at VCSU without paying an application fee. From January 20 through February 20, 2026, application fees will be waived on most undergraduate applications. “We want to remove barriers and make higher …
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President’s Column: Greetings from Valley City State University
By Dr. Allen Burgad, Interim President As I begin my role as Interim President of Valley City State University, I would like to introduce myself to the Valley City community and thank you for the warm welcome I have already received. I was born and raised in Strasburg, North Dakota, and I am a proud …
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Campus Listening Sessions on January 21 for VCSU President Search
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – The North Dakota University System (NDUS) is looking for the next president to lead Valley City State University (VCSU). Campus stakeholders will be asked to provide input on the search process during listening sessions scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 21, at VCSU. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Skoal Room, Memorial Student …
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ITEEA Names VCSU a STEM School of Excellence
Assistant Professor Clayton Mannie recognized as Emerging Leader VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University has been named a 2025-26 STEM School of Excellence, and assistant professor Clayton Mannie was recognized as an Emerging Leader by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). This is the second consecutive year that VCSU has received …
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Faculty & Staff Art Exhibit Opens Jan. 20
Photo: Pieces from the last VCSU Faculty and Staff Exhibit are shown on display in 2024. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s Center for the Arts Gallery presents the Biennial Faculty and Staff Exhibit, featuring creative work in crafts, painting, photography, quilting, and more. The exhibit opens for public viewing Tuesday, January 20, …
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Learning with AI: VCSU’s Vision for Education
By Jerry Rostad, VCSU Director of Special Projects Artificial intelligence has vividly captured public attention. It’s routinely characterized as either a looming threat or a technological miracle. Or both. Valley City State University launched the AI Institute for Teaching and Learning this past fall to prepare students for a future in which AI is woven …
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VCSU Hosts 4th Annual Marketplace for Kids
Photo: Students watch Rex, a canine officer with the border patrol, do a demonstration during the Marketplace for Kids event. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University hosted its fourth annual Marketplace for Kids Education Day on Tuesday, January 8. An estimated 400 elementary and junior high students from six different school districts attended …
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