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VCSU’s Capital Campaign Continues to Gain Momentum

Wednesday December 22, 2021

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 ...

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

Tuesday September 28, 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 ...

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VCSU Alumni Association Reveals Homecoming 2021 Honorees

Monday September 27, 2021

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. ...

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Valley City State University to Launch Forward Together Capital Campaign

Friday July 16, 2021

Campaign to Enhance Facilities and Scholarships for Students Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will officially launch the Forward Together Capital Campaign at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse. All members of the community and members of the media are invited to attend. The event will be streamed online at VCSU.edu/ForwardTogether. The ...

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VCSU establishing a new Coaches Hall of Fame

Tuesday April 20, 2021

Valley City State University is establishing a VCSU Coaches Hall of Fame with the intent of honoring alumni who have went on to successful and impactful coaching careers. Inductees to the VCSU Coaches Hall of Fame will receive the Osmon Icon Award, which is named in recognition of longtime coach and athletic director Bill Osmon for his many years of dedicated ...

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Meet David Woods

Friday April 16, 2021

By Garret Fettig, VCSU Marketing Intern Alaska and North Dakota alike boast freezing winters, beautiful scenery, and abundant natural wildlife, but Dr. David Woods noticed a difference all the same.   Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Woods flew into North Dakota for the first time in August 1998 to attend fall football practice at Valley City State University.   “I wore ...

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VCSU 26th Annual Scholarship Auction, May 21

Monday April 12, 2021

The 26th annual Valley City State University Scholarship Auction will be held Friday, May 21, at the Valley City Eagles Club. The cancellation of last year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic inspired the “Better Together” theme for this year’s event. Attendees are encouraged to dress in VCSU attire to show their true Viking pride. Auction tickets are $60 each, ...

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VCSU Hosting In-Person Commencement on May 15

Friday April 9, 2021

Valley City State University has announced plans to hold an in-person commencement ceremony on May 15, 2021. It is VCSU’s first in-person commencement ceremony since December 2019. Both the May 2020 and December 2020 commencements were virtual events due to COVID-19 precautions. “While we are still finalizing specific details, it is with great excitement that we announce we are planning ...

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VCSU Elementary Ed Program: Ranked Nation’s Best!

Thursday April 8, 2021

Valley City State University has the top ranked elementary education program in the nation according to rankings recently released by Study.com. VCSU leads the list of the Best Bachelor’s in Elementary Education Degree Programs compiled at Study.com. The rankings list 50 schools nationwide, including several universities in the Midwest. “We’re very proud of the students, faculty, staff and alumni of ...

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Kadie Anderson

Monday February 22, 2021

When did you graduate from VCSU? I graduated in 2019.  Where are you currently working? I’m a 9–12th grade math teacher at Linton High School.  What made you choose VCSU? I chose to attend VCSU because I liked the smaller campus. I also enjoyed how friendly everyone on campus was. It truly felt like a second home.   What do you think prospective students should know about VCSU?  ...

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