Author Archives: Mark Potts
VCSU awarded $478,000 research grant
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University has been awarded a $478,000 grant from the National Science Foundation that will be used to fund VCSU undergraduate research projects over the next four years. VCSU is among 10 partnering institutions in North Dakota that were awarded grant money for a collaborative proposal to build a …
“Do You Feel What I Feel” opens Aug. 18 at CFA Gallery
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery announces Do You Feel What I Feel, an exhibit of Eugene Ofori Agyei’s sculptural work opening August 18. The exhibit opens to the public on Monday, August 18, and will be on display through Thursday, October 23, during regular gallery …
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President’s Column: “The College Tour” featuring VCSU on upcoming episode
Film Crew Coming to Campus Sept. 8-12 By Dr. Alan LaFave, President, Valley City State University For the past several years, VCSU has enjoyed outstanding growth in the size, scope, and quality of our institution. In fact, the past three semesters in a row we have seen record-breaking enrollment. We will soon be re-opening McCarthy …
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VCSU, M State celebrate innovative Tech Ed transfer pathway
Photo: Dr. Matt Borcherding, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs at M State (left), and Larry Brooks, Vice President for Academic Affairs at VCSU. Unique collaboration benefits students with cost savings and convenience, aims to address workforce shortage Moorhead, Minn. – Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) and Valley City State University (VCSU) held …
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VCSU Faculty and Graduates Receive ITEEA Awards
From left, Andrew Coe, Dan Catizone, Clay Mannie, Peder Gjovik, and Lisa Krumwiede accept the ITEEA STEM School of Excellence for their respective schools. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University faculty and alumni received numerous awards and recognitions at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) annual conference in April. The conference …
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VCSU Student Affairs hosting “Lunch Talks” for Parents
Valley City State University Student Affairs is hosting a series of summer “Lunch Talks” for parents and family members of current and future students. Various directors within the Student Affairs office will host individual online sessions to engage and inform family members about their designated area on campus. Parents are encouraged to attend as many …
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VCSU Foundation Recognizes Donors
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Foundation recognized donors who hit new levels of giving this year during a Donor Recognition Luncheon, held June 16 on campus. Donors who reached new levels of lifetime giving at $25,000 or above were recognized during the ceremony. “VCSU has so many great supporters, whether it …
VCSU breaks ground on Tharaldson Family Athletic Center
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – A decades old dream is about to become reality for Valley City State University. More than 250 people were on hand Thursday to celebrate groundbreaking for the Tharaldson Family Athletic Center, showing their enthusiasm for the project and appreciation for the private donors who helped make it possible. “We truly are …
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President’s Column: Breaking Ground on Tharaldson Family Athletic Center
By Alan LaFave, VCSU President Greetings from Valley City State University! We are proud to celebrate the official groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Tharaldson Family Athletic Center, scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. on the south side of “The Bubble” on the VCSU campus. This state-of-the-art facility represents a significant milestone …
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VCSU Hosts Inaugural Teacher Empowerment Incubator
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University recently hosted the inaugural session of the Teacher Empowerment Incubator, a program focused on empowering educators in rural North Dakota to lead change in their schools and communities. Led by The Educators’ Lab in conjunction with VCSU, the Teacher Empowerment Incubator is an 8-month professional development experience …
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