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 ...

VCSU Hosting Spanish Day on Oct. 14

Photo: VCSU faculty Luis Betancur speaks to students during a Spanish Day activity related to Alebrijes, which are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of mythical creatures. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host area high school students and classes for its annual Spanish Day on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Hosted by VCSU’s Language and Literature Department, the event immerses students ...

Dave Bass Named NAIA Faculty Athletics Rep of the Year

Bass Receives National Honor for 2nd Time VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Valley City State University's Dave Bass has been named the 2025-26 NAIA Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year, the national office announced Tuesday as part of its 2026 National Awards Day. Named in honor of former NAIA Vice President of Legislative Services Wally Schwartz, the award recognizes ...

VCSU Homecoming Week Runs Sept. 14-19

The 2026 Valley City State University Homecoming Week runs Sept. 14-19. Current students, alumni and community members are invited to partake in a full week of events. Homecoming Week kicks off with the 43rd annual Bill Osmon Fun Run on Monday, Sept. 14. The event is named in honor of legendary VCSU coach and athletic director Bill Osmon. Homecoming Coronation ...

VCSU Hosting ND Science Teacher Association Fall Conference

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Valley City State University is hosting the return of the North Dakota Science Teacher Association (NDSTA) Fall Conference in October. After a 7-year hiatus, the NDSTA is reorganized and hosting a one-day fall conference at VCSU on Saturday, Oct. 24. The conference is open to K-12 science teachers and preservice teachers. Attendees are invited to spend ...

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 ...