Summer Vikes on Central Happening Sept. 10

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University and the Valley City community will come together for a night of live music, games, giveaways, and delicious street food on Thursday, Sept. 10, in downtown Valley City. The 5th annual Summer Vikes on Central welcomes incoming and current VCSU students to Valley City and introduces them to local businesses and community groups ...

VCSU Alumni Association Announces 2026 Homecoming Honorees

Photo, from left: Wes Anderson, Dave Bass and Curtis Olson will be recognized with awards from the VCSU Foundation and Alumni Office. VALLEY CITY, N.D. – More than a dozen alumni and friends of Valley City State University will be recognized with awards during the VCSU Alumni Association's 2026 Homecoming celebration, scheduled for September 18-19. The VCSU Foundation and Alumni ...

VCSU and North Dakota Institutions Announce Collaborative Expansion of Women’s Flag Football

  4 Universities Adding Women's Flag Football Programs NORTH DAKOTA — Valley City State University is one of four North Dakota institutions working together to expand opportunities for women student-athletes through the development of women’s flag football programs and a new regional competitive partnership. Valley City State University (VCSU), Bismarck State College (BSC), Dickinson State University (DSU), and Mayville State ...

VCSU Receives Rankings and Accolades

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University has been recognized among the 2026 America’s Best Colleges for Women rankings published this summer by Newsweek. It is one of several recent accolades VCSU has received from various groups. Newsweek America’s Best Colleges for Women America’s Best Colleges for Women is a comprehensive ranking from Newsweek that evaluates U.S. colleges ...

VCSU Music Hosting “Clarinet Day” on Sept. 23

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Music Department is hosting Clarinet Day at VCSU on Wednesday, Sept. 23, welcoming area high school students for a free day of clarinet activities. The all-day event is designed to bring high school clarinet students to campus for demonstrations and lessons, masterclasses, a performance as part of the Clarinet Choir, ...

“Inhabiting an Ecological In-Between” Opens Aug. 24 at VCSU Gallery

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery announces the opening of “Inhabiting an Ecological In-Between” – a solo exhibition of Katie Simmons' artwork. The exhibit is open to the public August 24 through Oct. 8 during regular gallery hours, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A virtual exhibit will ...

VCSU’s Aberle named NDACTE Teacher Educator of the Year

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University faculty member Dr. Amber Ussatis Aberle has been named the 2026 North Dakota Teacher Educator of the Year by the North Dakota Association for Career and Technical Education (NDACTE). The award was announced August 4 during the ND Career and Technical Education Professional Development Conference in Bismarck. The Teacher Educator of ...

NDSCS and VCSU Sign Career & Tech Ed Articulation Agreement

Photo, from left: VCSU Interim President Allen Burgad, NDSCS Interim President Lisa Karch and NDSCS Vice President for Academic Affairs William Fanning meet to discuss and sign an articulation agreement for Career and Technical Education. Agreement Creates a Seamless Pathway for Students VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) and North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) ...

VCSU Announces 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Class

Five Individuals and One Team Being Inducted VALLEY CITY, N.D. - Valley City State University will honor five individuals and one team with induction into the VCSU Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming weekend this fall. The Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Friday, September 18, 2026, as part of VCSU Homecoming festivities. The 2026 Hall of Fame class ...

Brittany Bell Named VCSU Vice President for Student Affairs

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Brittany Bell, Ed.D., has been hired as Valley City State University’s next Vice President for Student Affairs, the university announced today. Interim President Dr. Allen Burgad said Bell begins her duties on or around August 17. Bell will succeed Erin Klingenberg, who has served as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs since April. “Dr. Bell brings ...