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Vikings Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductees
VALLEY CITY, N.D.- Valley City State University is proud to announce the newest members of the Viking Athletic Hall of Fame, who will be formally inducted during the annual banquet on Friday, September 26, 2025. The class of 2025 includes four athletes, one coach/administrator, and two teams. This year’s Hall of Fame inductees are Caitlyn …
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VCSU hosting 22nd Ployhar Honor Band
UPDATE: The concert time has been changed to 5 p.m. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University music department is hosting the 22nd annual Ployhar Honor Band, bringing together more than 90 high school students from across the region. The Ployhar Honor Band takes place Oct. 23-24 at VCSU’s Larry J. Robinson Center …
VCSU hosting Family Weekend, Oct. 10-12
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is hosting its 2025 Family Weekend on October 10-12, encouraging families to visit their students on campus for a weekend of fun events and activities. “We’re excited to bring back Family Weekend after an 11-year hiatus,” said Mark Nelson, vice president for student affairs. “This is the …
VCSU Hosting Sept. 26 Ribbon Cutting for McCarthy Hall
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is hosting a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated McCarthy Hall on Friday, Sept. 26. After a yearlong complete remodel, McCarthy Hall reopened to students and employees in August as the new home for VCSU’s renowned School of Education and the Department for Technology and STEM Education. …
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VCSU to be featured on The College Tour
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University will be featured on an upcoming episode of The College Tour, a national TV series streaming on Amazon Prime. The College Tour will be on VCSU’s campus September 8-12 filming the university and its 10 students and alumni who are profiled in the episode. VCSU is the …
President’s Column: New Year Brings New Energy To Campus
By Alan LaFave, VCSU President Greetings from Valley City State University! The start of a new academic year is upon us, and the energy on campus these past few weeks has been electric — a perfect blend of anticipation, new beginnings, and deep-rooted Viking pride. New students moved into their residence halls on August 22, …
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2025 Summer Vikes on Central Set for Sept. 11
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University and the Valley City community will come together for a night of live music, fun games and delicious street food on Thursday, Sept. 11, in downtown Valley City. The 4th annual Summer Vikes on Central welcomes incoming and current VCSU students to Valley City and introduces them …
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VCSU Ranked #1 Best Small College in ND
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is ranked the #1 Best Small College in North Dakota by Niche. Niche, a nationally respected college search tool for prospective students and their families, compiles annual college report cards and rankings. Niche’s 2026 rankings were released this week and are based on a thorough analysis of …
VCSU welcomes students to campus
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University welcomes more than 300 new students over the next few days as the school gears up for the start of the Fall semester. Move-In Day for new incoming freshmen is Friday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Numerous volunteers will be on hand to greet …
VCSU Student Affairs Launches Care Team
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University Student Affairs has introduced the VCSU Care Team, a dedicated group of staff focused on the safety, support and overall well-being of the campus community. The Care Team was formed following specialized training in May 2025 from the National Association for Behavioral Intervention & Threat Assessment. Staff …