VCSU Students Qualify for DECA Nationals

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University students Sarah Monilaws and Katie Jones qualified for DECA nationals after taking first place in a team event at the 2026 State Career Development Conference (SCDC), held Feb. 9-10 in Fargo. Monilaws and Jones teamed up to take 1st place in Event Planning at the DECA state conference. Individually, Jones took ...

VCSU Spring Enrollment Reaches Record High

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University set another enrollment record during the 2026 spring semester, posting a total headcount of 1,868 students—the highest ever in school history. This year’s spring enrollment reflects an increase of 14 students over last spring and marks the third consecutive spring semester of record-breaking enrollment. VCSU welcomed 72 new undergraduate degree-seeking students ...

VCSU Foundation Participates in Giving Hearts Day

Generous donors can once again donate to the VCSU Foundation on Giving Hearts Day. For the 10th consecutive year, the VCSU Foundation is participating in the region-wide day of giving on February 12 to benefit non-profits. Donations to the VCSU Foundation can be given online or scheduled ahead of time. They can also be dropped off at the Foundation Office ...

The Forge, VCSU’s Student Magazine, Wins Highest Honor

Photo: The Forge student editors are pictured, from left, LilyBeth Townsend, Gabrielle Erickson, Landen Eback, Abigail Dreher, Grace Mueller, Beth Mehus. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Forge, Valley City State University’s student literary magazine, has been recognized as a 2025 REALM First Class magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). It is the second consecutive year The ...

U.S. News Ranks VCSU Among 2026 Best Online Programs

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) has been ranked among the 2026 Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News ranked VCSU in both the 2026 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and the 2026 Best Online Master’s in Education categories. VCSU is the #2 North Dakota school in both online categories. U.S. News annually evaluates ...

Music Faculty Performing Feb. 5 Recital

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University music faculty members will present a Faculty Recital on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The concert is free and open to the public, with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. Six VCSU music faculty members will perform a diverse program of instrumental and vocal works, ...

NDUS Launches VCSU Presidential Search

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota University System (NDUS) has opened the search for the president of Valley City State University (VCSU) and is now inviting applications and nominations for the position. The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) and the VCSU Presidential Search Committee seek an inspirational leader who is visionary, collaborative, and deeply committed to the institution’s mission ...

VCSU Hosts Emerging Leaders Competition

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University DECA Chapter and the VCSU Department of Business hosted more than 550 DECA and FBLA students to campus January 28 for the 33rd annual Emerging Leaders Competition (ELC) Day. Students from 25 area high schools attended the event, competing in various DECA and Future Business Leaders of America competitions along with ...

VCSU adds Master of Education in Learner-Centered Instruction

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Master of Education program has added a Learner-Centered Instruction option to its offerings this semester. This 33-credit program is designed to help educators in any discipline become skilled in equitable teaching and leadership. Students who complete the coursework will earn a Master of Education in Teaching and Technology, Learner-Centered Instruction. VCSU ...

VCSU Awarded $15,000 ND EPSCoR Grant for INSTEM Academy

Photo: Students do a hands-on activity with an instructor at VCSU's INSTEM academy. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University INSTEM (Indians into STEM) Academy has been awarded a $15,000 grant through the North Dakota EPSCoR STEM Outreach Program, an initiative that supports activities designed to strengthen the STEM pathway and build STEM identity among youth across North ...