VCSU Hosts More Than 125 Students for INSTEM Academy

Photo: INSTEM students participate in the "Microbe Mayhem" activity with VCSU science professor Hilde van Gijssel. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University INSTEM Academy brought more than 125 students to campus this month for weekly sessions focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math. Students from 15 different school districts attended the sessions this summer, which is ...

VCSU Episode of The College Tour Streaming on Prime Video

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University is now streaming on Prime Video. VCSU’s episode of The College Tour – a national TV series that filmed on campus in September – officially premiered Tuesday, June 16, on Amazon Prime Video. The College Tour showcases VCSU and its campus by telling the real stories of 10 students and recent ...

Construction Progress Continues on Tharaldson Family Athletic Center

Photo: The south end of the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse gym is shown as construction continues for VCSU's athletic facility expansion. The large mechanical systems behind each basket have been removed, and the old boiler room and south garages are undergoing renovation. Major Milestones Happening in Coming Months VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Construction continues to move steadily forward on Valley ...

Tree Planted at VCSU in Honor of Larry Robinson

VALLEY CITY – Friends, family, and former colleagues of Larry Robinson gathered Wednesday morning to plant a tree in his honor on the Valley City State University campus. A 1971 graduate of Valley City State, Robinson began his career at VCSU in 1975 and retired in 2024 after nearly 50 years of dedicated service to the university’s mission. He also ...

VCSU Adds New Certificates in ASL, Game Design, and more

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University has announced the offering of several new academic certificates for the 2026-27 school year, including certificates in American Sign Language (ASL) and Game Design. The new certificate in ASL is a collaborative partnership with Lake Region State College, offering students specialized knowledge and skills to communicate with the Deaf community. VCSU ...

VCSU Foundation Recognizes Donors at Luncheon

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Foundation held its annual Donor Recognition Luncheon on Monday, June 8, bringing together numerous donors and thanking them for their contributions to VCSU. The Foundation also provided special recognition for 19 donors who achieved new lifetime giving levels of $25,000 or above over the past year. “Whether it is local ...

VCSU Collaborates with NDUS Institutions to Host Course Design Workshop

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University, in collaboration with several North Dakota University System institutions, is bringing faculty and instructional staff together this summer for a four-part virtual workshop series focused on enhancing online course design. Hosted by the VCSU AI Institute for Teaching and Learning, the series introduces participants to the High-Impact Design for Online Courses ...

VCSU Announces 3 McCready Scholars

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University has selected three incoming freshman students to receive the prestigious McCready Scholarship for the 2026-27 school year. The McCready Scholarship is the highest scholarship available at VCSU and covers full funding for tuition, fees and books for the student’s first four years at Valley City State University. Noah Hamilton-Dixon, Rhyan Jenson and ...

VCSU Honors 350 Graduates at 2026 Spring Commencement

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University recognized the accomplishments of more than 350 graduates at its 134th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 16. The 351 graduates from the past year represent the largest graduating class in school history and include 53 graduate students earning master’s degrees along with 298 undergraduate students. “Your time at VCSU has been ...

7 VCSU Students Receive 2026 Viking Pilot Award

Photo: VCSU's Viking Pilot recipients, clockwise from top left – Olivia Backus, Alliana Freund, Cherokee Warnecke, Madilyn Klabo, Zachary St. Aubin, Nyssa Haslerud and Sarah Monilaws. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Student Senate has awarded its 2026 Viking Pilot award to seven students in recognition of their diverse contributions to campus. Olivia Backus (Sandy, Utah), ...