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 ...

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 ...