Academics

VCSU, M State celebrate innovative Tech Ed transfer pathway

Thursday July 17, 2025

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 a press conference today, July ...

VCSU Faculty and Graduates Receive ITEEA Awards

Monday July 14, 2025

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 provides an unparalleled opportunity for ...

VCSU Scholar Symposium set for May 6

Tuesday April 29, 2025

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 2:30 p.m. Light refreshments will ...

Business Department earns IACBE accreditation

Thursday April 24, 2025

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 Business Administration. The VCSU business ...

VCSU Math Hosts 450 Students for 2nd Annual Math Competition

Friday April 11, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University math department hosted its 2nd Annual Math Competition on April 9, welcoming more than 450 junior high and high school students from 37 different schools. The competition featured 259 students in grades 7-9 and 195 students in grades 10-12. Students competed as individuals and as teams of four. Awards were given ...

Galt and Noteboom earn VCSU Faculty Excellence Awards

Friday April 11, 2025

Photo: VCSU faculty Dr. Nicholas Galt, center, is pictured with VCSU administrators and employees from the science department. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University faculty have named Nicholas Galt, Ph.D. and Benjamin Noteboom, Ph.D. as the recipients of the 2024-25 VCSU Faculty Excellence Awards. President Alan LaFave and Director for Academic Affairs Larry Brooks presented the awards on ...

VCSU Art presents Eve Scott senior capstone

Tuesday March 25, 2025

The Valley City State University Art Department presents Distracted by Daydreams, Eve Scott’s capstone exhibit, available in the Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from March 31 to April 11. A senior from Mandan, N.D., Scott is presenting an artist talk discussing her artwork on Monday, March 31, at 1:30 p.m. in the CFA Choir Room. A reception follows shortly ...

VCSU Math hosting 2025 Math Competition

Wednesday March 19, 2025

Valley City State University Department of Mathematics will host hundreds of area students for the 2nd Annual VCSU Math Competition on Wednesday, April 9. The competition is open to students in grades 7-12. Registration is done online at the link below and will close on Tuesday, April 1. View the Online Registration Form The event runs from 9:30 a.m – ...

VCSU launches Unmanned Aerial Vehicle certificate

Tuesday March 18, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is launching a new certificate that prepares students to fly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Starting in the Fall 2025 semester, the VCSU Social Science Department is offering an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle/Unmanned Aerial Systems program. The 7-credit certificate of completion includes three classes and can be completed in one academic year. Students will ...

The Forge, Student Magazine at VCSU, Wins Highest Honor in REALM Contest

Wednesday February 12, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s student literary magazine, The Forge, has been recognized as a REALM First Class magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). The distinction was awarded after NCTE reviewed Issue 21 of The Forge, produced by VCSU student editors Sierra Crocker, Abigail Dreher, Beth Mehus and LilyBeth Townsend, and advised by Dr. ...