State Board Appoints Allen Burgad as Permanent President of VCSU

Photo: Dr. Allen Burgad, center, leads VCSU's Spring 2026 Commencement Exercises Dr. Burgad Has Served As Interim President Since December VALLEY CITY, N.D. – The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education has appointed Dr. Allen Burgad as the next president of Valley City State University. Burgad has been serving as Interim President since December 2025. The State Board removed ...

Mattilyn Nathan’s Senior Exhibit “Biophilia” opens Oct. 26

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University student Mattilyn Nathan presents her senior art exhibit Biophilia, featured in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from October 26 through November 6. A native of West Fargo, N.D., Nathan is pursuing an Art Education degree at VCSU. Her upcoming senior exhibit explores the connection between humans and ...

VCSU Music Hosting Concerts October 23-24

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University music department will host a pair of concerts this weekend at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The James D. Ployhar Honor Band Concert is Friday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m., and VCSU senior Ela Day Child (pictured) will present her Senior Recital on Saturday, Oct. 24, at ...

VCSU Hosting 2026 Tomorrow’s Teachers Visit Days

High School Students Interested in Teaching Invited to Oct. 28 and Nov. 18 Events REGISTER FOR TOMORROW’S TEACHERS DAYS VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s nationally recognized School of Education is hosting a pair of Tomorrow’s Teachers Days during the 2026 fall semester, giving high school students an inside look at VCSU’s teacher education programs. High school juniors and ...

VCSU Invites Prospective Students to Viking Visit Days

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – High school students considering their college options are invited to experience Valley City State University firsthand through an upcoming Viking Visit Day. Viking Visit Days provide prospective students and their families an easy opportunity to explore campus, learn about academic programs, connect with faculty and current students, and gain valuable information about admissions, scholarships, financial ...

Jagger Dickman’s Senior Exhibition Opens Oct. 12 at VCSU Gallery

VALLEY CITY – Valley City State University digital design student Jagger Wayne Dickman presents his senior exhibition "Life Through the Lens" at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery this month. Jagger’s work will be on display inside the gallery from October 12-26. A live artist talk and reception will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 3 ...

VCSU, VCPS Partner with Fargo Schools on $2.48 Million Grant

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) and Valley City Public Schools (VCPS) are partnering with Fargo Public Schools on a $2.48 million grant program to bolster the pipeline for future K-12 educators. Led by Fargo Public Schools, the Educator Workforce Innovation Partnership (EWIP) is a 5-year initiative that will build the future education workforce locally. Officials ...

U.S. News Names VCSU the #1 Public College in the Midwest

Also Named #1 Best Value School for In-State Students VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – U.S. News and World Report has named Valley City State University the No. 1 Public Regional College in the Midwest in its 2027 Best Colleges Rankings. Released on Tuesday, the U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings evaluate colleges and universities across the United States on a variety of ...

Ployhar Honor Band Returns to VCSU for 23rd Year

Audition Materials Due by September 30 Are you a high schooler who loves band? Are you a community member who wants to support local art? Either way, you have come to the right place! This October, the Valley City State University music department is inviting students from across the region to participate in the 23rd annual Ployhar Honor Band in ...

VCSU Sets 4th Consecutive Fall Enrollment Record

Photo: Students cross the VCSU Footbridge during the 2026 Summer Vikes on Central event. Total Headcount Rises to 1871 Students VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University has set a fall enrollment record for the fourth consecutive year, enrolling 1871 students this semester. This year’s total includes 1723 undergraduates and 148 graduate students. The total headcount surpasses last ...