VCSU Scholarship Auction Raises $125,000

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The VCSU Scholarship Auction raised $125,000 for student scholarships during the annual event held Friday, April 11, at the Valley City Eagles Club. “The support and generosity from our community is greatly appreciated,” said Kim Hesch, assistant director for university advancement. “Thank you to everyone that donated items, attended the auction, and purchased items.” The VCSU ...

Tickets Available for 30th Annual VCSU Scholarship Auction

Tickets are still available for the 30th annual VCSU Scholarship Auction happening Friday, April 11. “Adventure Awaits! A Night Full of Treasure” begins at 5 p.m. Friday at the Valley City Eagles Club. This year’s pirate-themed event will be full of treasure, swashbuckling adventurers, and a feast fit for a captain. Auction tickets are on sale now for $70 each, ...

30th Annual VCSU Scholarship Auction set for April 11

Adventure Awaits! A Night Full of Treasure Ahoy Mateys! The 30th annual Valley City State University Scholarship Auction presents: “Adventure Awaits! A Night Full of Treasure” on April 11 at the Valley City Eagles Club. This year’s pirate-themed event will be full of treasure, swashbuckling adventurers, and a feast fit for a captain. Auction tickets are on sale now for ...

VCSU alum Jessica Stoen ’10 receives prestigious Milken Educator Award

HUNTER, N.D. – Northern Cass Elementary School second-grade educator and VCSU alum Jessica Stoen '10 thought ND State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler was holding an all-school assembly to commend the school on its successful personalized learning pilot. Stoen quickly learned there was another treat in tow: a sweet Valentine’s Day surprise in the form of a Milken Educator ...

VCSU Foundation participates in Giving Hearts Day Feb. 13

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Generous donors can once again donate to the VCSU Foundation on Giving Hearts Day. For the ninth consecutive year, the VCSU Foundation is participating in the region-wide day of giving on February 13 to benefit non-profits. Donations to the VCSU Foundation can be given Feb. 13 online or scheduled ahead of time. Give a Donation Online Donations ...

U.S. News Ranks VCSU Among Best Online Programs

VCSU online master's and bachelor's programs recognized by U.S. News & World Report VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) has been ranked among the 2025 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News also ranked VCSU in its 2025 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. VCSU is one of only two North Dakota ...

VCSU Celebrates Graduates at Tenth Winter Commencement

Valley City State University (VCSU) celebrated the success of more than 100 graduates Thursday afternoon at the Tenth VCSU Winter Commencement Exercises. VCSU president Alan LaFave presided over the ceremony in historic Vangstad Auditorium where 17 students were recognized for completion of master’s degrees and 103 students for undergraduate degrees. “Our graduates have proven they are prepared to enter the ...

2024 Viking Day of Giving on Nov. 14

The Valley City State University (VCSU) Foundation announced the 2024 Viking Day of Giving will be Thursday, Nov. 14. The Viking Day of Giving is an opportunity for alumni and friends of VCSU to “Row With Us” to support scholarships for students at VCSU. Scholarships donations on the Day of Giving can be directed to specific athletic teams or programs on campus, allowing donors to make ...

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 ’98 will join the Music ...

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 be honored with awards during ...