Art Update: Multiple events this year at the Center For the Arts

The Center for the Arts will be busy this upcoming academic year with many performances and shows for audiences on campus and in the community. The Art Gallery will have a robust season featuring two visiting artists, an art historian talk, five senior exhibitions, and shows featuring artists from the campus, community, and region.   The year begins with Visiting ...

VCSU Alumni Invited Back to Campus for Homecoming 2022 Festivities

The Valley City State University Foundation and Alumni Association welcome Alumni back to campus for VCSU Homecoming the weekend of September 16 and 17. “We love seeing familiar faces and welcoming our Viking family back to campus,” Executive Director for Advancement Cory Anderson said. “It’s a great chance for our Alumni to catch up with old friends, and to see ...

VCSU Named Top Public Regional College in North Dakota

25th consecutive year VCSU has been ranked by the publication Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced it has been ranked as the top regional public college in North Dakota by U.S. News and World Report. The 2023 U.S. News Best Colleges report was released this morning. VCSU has been ranked for 25 consecutive years. This year, VCSU also earned ...

VCSU’s Capital Campaign surpasses $6 million

The VCSU Foundation recently announced that the Forward Together Capital Campaign has surpassed the $6 million mark.  The latest contributions have come from the Valley City Eagles Club Gaming Committee; Valley City Visitors Committee; Puklich Chevrolet Buick GMC (Valley City) and Missouri River Energy Services (Sioux Falls, S.D.).  “We are pleased with the support we have received to date for ...

VCSU 27th Annual Scholarship Auction, April 29

The 27th annual Valley City State University Scholarship Auction will be held April 29, at the Valley City Eagles Club. The theme is “Back to the 80's” and attendees are encouraged to dress in 80's fashion trends. Auction tickets are $60 each, which includes admission, two drink tickets and a buffet dinner. “The scholarship auction is the single biggest event ...

McCready scholarships awarded to five high school students

Valley City State University recently awarded five high school students with the McCready Scholarship. On March 8, the students were surprised with the news during a virtual meeting with President Alan LaFave, Sheldon Greywater, admissions counselor, and Kim Svenningsen Hesch, assistant director for university advancement. This year's recipients are Brooke Anderson, Josie Dallman, Cameron Pero, Mackenzie Rist and LilyBeth Townsend. Brooke ...

VCSU Foundation Joins Giving Hearts Day

The VCSU Foundation will participate in Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, Feb. 10 for the 6th consecutive year. In 2021, 243 generous donors raised $26,800. Those dollars help VCSU students through scholarship support in addition to hosting alumni gatherings, award programs, Homecoming activities, and publish the alumni newsletter The Bulletin. On Thursday, Feb. 10, supporters can donate $10 or more ...

VCSU’s Capital Campaign Continues to Gain Momentum

The Forward Together Capital Campaign at Valley City State University is gaining momentum. More than $5 million has been committed to the campaign to date. “We are off to a great start, and it has been amazing to see so many individuals and organizations support this campaign,” VCSU President Dr. Alan LaFave said. “This campaign will provide much needed updates ...

VCSU Welcomes Alumni, Friends and Family to Campus for Homecoming 2021

The Valley City State University Foundation and Alumni Association are welcoming Alumni back to campus for VCSU Homecoming the weekend of Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. "We love seeing familiar faces and welcoming our Viking family back to campus," Executive Director for Advancement Cory Anderson said. "It's a great chance for our Alumni to catch up with old friends, and ...

VCSU Alumni Association Reveals Homecoming 2021 Honorees

Fifteen Alumni will be honored during the Valley City State University Alumni Association 2021 Homecoming celebration scheduled October 1 and 2. An all-Alumni Honors Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, at the VCSU Student Center. At the Honors Breakfast the VCSU Alumni Association will present fellow alumni with Certificate of Merit, Alumni Service, and Young Alumni Achievement awards. ...