Author Archives: Mark Potts
New on Campus: VCSU Speech Team
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) has started a new speech team for the 2024-25 school year. Under the guidance of assistant professor Tammy Jo Taft, the VCSU speech team was reformed this fall after a near 20-year hiatus from campus. VCSU Speech will compete in five tournaments across the region this …
Language and Literature hosting Spanish Day on October 16
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host more than 65 area high school students for an upcoming Spanish Day on the VCSU campus. On Wednesday, October 16, Spanish Day participants will explore the Spanish language and cultures of different Spanish-speaking countries through a variety of fun activities. VCSU Spanish Day is hosted …
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Polymer Skies exhibit runs Oct. 14-Nov. 22 at CFA Gallery
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The VCSU Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery announces Polymer Skies, a solo exhibition by North Dakota artist Debbie Kauffman, will be open to the public October 14 through November 22. The Valley City community is invited to meet the artist at a reception on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from …
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President’s Column: Exciting Results in Enrollment, Rankings, and AI
Greetings from Valley City State University! Last week was very exciting for our university. Continued record enrollments, national rankings, and the hosting of the first ever North Dakota AI Conference were driving forces for an abundance of positive news. Enrollment: Annual census date enrollment data for the North Dakota University System was released on September …
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Dr. Ozzie Johnson Playing Piano Recital on Oct. 4
The music department at Valley City State University is pleased to host faculty member Dr. Ozzie Johnson playing a solo piano recital in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The performance is set for 7 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 4, in the Performance Hall of the CFA. Dr. Johnson is in his third …
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VCSU Named the Top Public Regional College in North Dakota
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) has been ranked the top public regional college in North Dakota for the fourth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report. Widely considered the premiere college rankings, the 2025 U.S. News Best College Report was released Tuesday morning. This report ranks colleges annually in areas …
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VCSU sets enrollment record with 1806 students
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) announced today it has enrolled more than 1800 students for the first time in school history. A record 1806 total students are currently enrolled at VCSU for the 2024 fall semester. That includes 1651 undergraduate students and 155 graduate students. Over the last 10 years, VCSU’s …
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VCSU inducting 3 into Music Hall of Fame
From left: Bill Wieland, John Monilaws and Tricia Lebahn are being inducted into the VCSU Music Hall of Fame. VALLEY CITY – Valley City State University will induct three standout alumni into the VCSU Music Hall of Fame at an upcoming ceremony during Homecoming weekend. William “Bill” Wieland ’86, John Monilaws ’87 and Tricia Lebahn …
VCSU Alumni Association Homecoming 2024 Honorees Named
PHOTO: From left: Joe Deutsch, Joan Heckaman* and Chet Pollert* (*Photos provided by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly) VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Alumni Association announced today that Dr. Joe Deutsch has been selected as the 63rd recipient of the VCSU Distinguished Alumni Award. Deutsch and seven other VCSU alumni will …
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VCSU Music Faculty Showcase performance set for Sept. 13
Valley City State University is thrilled to present an evening of captivating performances by its esteemed music faculty in the 2024 Fall Music Faculty Showcase. The showcase will take place on Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Performance Hall on the VCSU campus. Attendees can look …
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