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Presidential Search at VCSU Suspended

Wednesday April 15, 2026

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – The search committee appointed by the State Board of Higher Education to identify the next permanent president of Valley City State University (VCSU) has suspended the current presidential search process. The decision was made by the search committee following the recent withdrawal of multiple semi-finalist candidates who accepted other professional opportunities prior to on-campus visits. “The ...

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VCSU Hosts Regional Science Olympiad

Tuesday April 14, 2026

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University hosted about 300 middle school and high school students on April 9 for the VCSU Regional Science Olympiad. A total of 21 teams competed at the Science Olympiad, which had been rescheduled from April 2 due to weather. Students prepared for a wide range of STEM topics, totaling 23 different events which ...

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VCSU Hosts 500+ Students for Annual Math Competition

Friday April 10, 2026

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Department of Mathematics hosted its third annual Math Competition on April 8, welcoming 539 students from 49 schools across North Dakota and the region. Students in grades 7-12 competed in individual and team-based problem-solving challenges designed to promote creative thinking, collaboration, and a genuine enjoyment of mathematics. This year’s competition ...

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A Month of Music: VCSU Hosting 10 Concerts at CFA

Friday April 10, 2026

Student Ensembles, Guest Artists & Senior Recitals Highlight Upcoming Schedule VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts is the place to be over the next four weeks. The VCSU music department will present or host 10 different concerts from April 10 to May 5, bringing a variety of music to ...

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Kara Pranzo’s Senior Capstone Exhibit Opens April 13 at VCSU

Thursday April 9, 2026

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Storytelling, a Senior Capstone exhibit by Valley City State University student Kara Pranzo, will be featured in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from April 13-24. Pranzo will deliver an artist talk about the exhibit on Monday, April 20, at 3 p.m. in the CFA Choir Room. The artist talk will be livestreamed ...

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Two VCSU Speech Competitors Qualify for National AFA Tournament

Tuesday March 31, 2026

Hornung and Weber travel to Portland April 3 for competition VALLEY CITY (VCSU) - Valley City State University students Grady Hornung and Anastasia Weber have qualified for the national collegiate speech tournament and will travel to Portland, Oregon, for the competition on April 3. Hornung, a senior from Walhalla, N.D., will compete in Dramatic Interpretation and Prose at the American ...

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VCSU Wellness Fair Scheduled for April 15

Tuesday March 31, 2026

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University Student Health Services will host the annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the VCSU Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees can expect exciting door prizes, hands-on activities and wellness information from more than 25 different campus, local, ...

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Jora Leeseberg Senior Capstone Exhibit Opens March 30

Wednesday March 25, 2026

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University senior Jora Leeseberg’s capstone art exhibit, Bloom, will be on display in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from March 30 through April 10. Bloom showcases Leeseberg's use of art mediums such as textiles, ceramics, photography, and painting. Within her artwork, Leeseberg uses flower imagery to symbolize the ...

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VCSU Hosting Recital by Norwegian Concert Pianist Oda Voltersvik

Tuesday March 24, 2026

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Valley City State University Music is thrilled to be featuring Norwegian concert pianist Oda Voltersvik in a piano recital at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts on Sunday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. This program – “Grieg in Dialogue” – will present music by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) corresponding with works by composers active within ...

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31st Annual VCSU Scholarship Auction set for April 17

Wednesday March 18, 2026

Stars, Stripes and Scholarships VALLEY CITY – Tickets are on sale now for the annual VCSU Scholarship Auction happening Friday, April 17, at the Valley City Eagles Club. This year’s theme of “Stars, Stripes & Scholarships” brings a patriotic celebration to the Eagles Club. Expect an evening filled with red‑white‑and‑blue spirit, standout auction items, and support for the students who ...

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