Auction raises more than $125,000 to support student scholarships

Event continues to be largest fundraising event for VCSU Foundation The Valley City State University (VCSU) Foundation has announced more than $125,000 was given by generous donors to support students at the recent Scholarship Auction. More than 370 people attended the event and donations were made in-person, online and through donating items or time for the event. “This is our ...

VCSU Hosts 2024 Scholar Symposium

55+ undergraduate students showcase research, writing and creative projects Valley City State University (VCSU) hosted the Scholar Symposium Tuesday, April 30, in the Robinson Center for the Arts. The Symposium included 55+ undergraduate students presenting their research, writing and other creative projects to a wider audience. The projects represent five departments across campus and reveal a wide-range of scholarship VCSU ...

AI Presentation Scheduled at VCSU with NDUS Chancellor Mark Hagerott on April 30

Chancellor to present “Living and Working with Intelligent Machines: Suggesting a Way Ahead” in conjunction with the VCSU Scholar Symposium Valley City State University (VCSU) will host a presentation about Artificial Intelligence given by North Dakota University System (NDUS) Chancellor Mark Hagerott. The presentation is at noon Tuesday, April 30, in the Robinson Center for the Arts at VCSU, and ...

VCSU hosts first annual math competition

Valley City State University Department of Mathematics recently hosted the 1st Annual VCSU Math Competition for students in grades 7-12 on Wednesday, April 17. Teams came from 41 school districts around the state including Mandan, Larimore, Kindred, Lisbon, Enderlin, Mandaree, Dunseith, Flasher, Oak Grove, Dickinson, Kidder County, Northern Cass, Shanley, and many more. With 330 students in the 7-9 grade ...

VCSU Launches Shooting Sports Team

Competitive trap shooting will begin Fall 2024 Valley City State University (VCSU) has officially added competitive shooting as a coed intercollegiate sport for students. The VCSU Shooting Sports team will begin traveling to trap competitions Fall 2024. “We are excited to offer this sport for students to compete in and officially represent VCSU,” President Alan LaFave said. “Clay target sports ...

Wellness Fair on VCSU campus April 17 

Valley City State University Student Health Services will host the annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, April 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the VCSU Student Center. The event is free and open to the public and participants can expect amazing door prizes, hands on activities, and wellness information from 30 different campus local and state entities.  New this ...

Get your tickets and Get Groovy for the 29th Annual VCSU Scholarship Auction!

Get your tickets and Get Groovy for the 29th Annual VCSU Scholarship Auction!  Tickets for the 29th annual Valley City State University Scholarship Auction: Get Groovy, Vikings are now on sale!  Tickets are $70, fitting for this year's 70's-themed event on April 26, 2024 at the Valley City Eagles Club. Purchase tickets here or by contacting the VCSU Foundation office ...

VCSU hosted regional science olympiad on March 28

Valley City State University hosted the Valley City Regional Science Olympiad for teams of high school and middle school students on Thursday, March 28. Approximately 350 students composed of 23 different teams from 13 different schools competed. Students participated in a variety of events, such as Robot Tour, Optics, Experimental Design, Can't Judge a Powder and more. Teather Sundstrom, Ph.D., ...

VCSU Art and Music Facility Officially Renamed Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts

Robinson to retire from VCSU with more than 50 years of service to ND Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced the official naming of the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts to honor Robinson’s long and successful career at VCSU. The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education approved the renaming during their last ...

Lamoure resident and retired VCSU professor reflects on the life of a beloved sister lost to AIDS and honored as a part of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt

Editor's note: The National AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display at VCSU until April 18.  There are some threads, like those between siblings, parents and children, that can withstand the pressures of time, grief and the unknown. Retired VCSU Professor and Lamoure resident Dr. Gary Ketterling knows this well. This week Ketterling will join others in the Center for ...