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Tomorrow’s Teachers Days at VCSU

Thursday September 18, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University's nationally recognized School of Education is hosting a pair of Tomorrow’s Teachers Days this fall, giving high school students an inside look at VCSU’s teacher education programs. High school juniors and seniors who are considering a career in education are invited to attend the day-long events on either Wednesday, Oct. 22, or ...

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VCSU Homecoming Set for Sept. 22-27

Monday September 15, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s 2025 Homecoming Week runs Sept. 22-27 on the VCSU campus. Homecoming Week includes a variety of activities for both students and alumni, including a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated McCarthy Hall and an induction ceremony for the Vikings Hall of Fame. View the Homecoming Website & Schedule of Events. “We are ...

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Vikings Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductees

Thursday September 11, 2025

VALLEY CITY, N.D.- Valley City State University is proud to announce the newest members of the Viking Athletic Hall of Fame, who will be formally inducted during the annual banquet on Friday, September 26, 2025. The class of 2025 includes four athletes, one coach/administrator, and two teams. This year's Hall of Fame inductees are Caitlyn (Wojahn) Graf '11, Jill DeVries, ...

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VCSU hosting Family Weekend, Oct. 10-12

Monday September 8, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is hosting its 2025 Family Weekend on October 10-12, encouraging families to visit their students on campus for a weekend of fun events and activities. “We’re excited to bring back Family Weekend after an 11-year hiatus,” said Mark Nelson, vice president for student affairs. “This is the first time many families will ...

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VCSU Hosting Sept. 26 Ribbon Cutting for McCarthy Hall

Friday September 5, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is hosting a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated McCarthy Hall on Friday, Sept. 26. After a yearlong complete remodel, McCarthy Hall reopened to students and employees in August as the new home for VCSU’s renowned School of Education and the Department for Technology and STEM Education. The Ribbon Cutting is the ...

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VCSU to be featured on The College Tour

Wednesday September 3, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University will be featured on an upcoming episode of The College Tour, a national TV series streaming on Amazon Prime. The College Tour will be on VCSU’s campus September 8-12 filming the university and its 10 students and alumni who are profiled in the episode. VCSU is the first North Dakota school to ...

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2025 Summer Vikes on Central Set for Sept. 11

Friday August 29, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University and the Valley City community will come together for a night of live music, fun games and delicious street food on Thursday, Sept. 11, in downtown Valley City. The 4th annual Summer Vikes on Central welcomes incoming and current VCSU students to Valley City and introduces them to local businesses and community ...

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VCSU Ranked #1 Best Small College in ND

Wednesday August 27, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is ranked the #1 Best Small College in North Dakota by Niche. Niche, a nationally respected college search tool for prospective students and their families, compiles annual college report cards and rankings. Niche’s 2026 rankings were released this week and are based on a thorough analysis of data and actual reviews from ...

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VCSU welcomes students to campus

Thursday August 21, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University welcomes more than 300 new students over the next few days as the school gears up for the start of the Fall semester. Move-In Day for new incoming freshmen is Friday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Numerous volunteers will be on hand to greet students and their families, serve ...

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VCSU Student Affairs Launches Care Team

Wednesday August 20, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University Student Affairs has introduced the VCSU Care Team, a dedicated group of staff focused on the safety, support and overall well-being of the campus community. The Care Team was formed following specialized training in May 2025 from the National Association for Behavioral Intervention & Threat Assessment. Staff members Mark Nelson, Erin Edinger, Kaleen Peterson, ...

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