VCSU and Bismarck State College Launch Collaborative Teaching Degree

Photo: VCSU interim president Allen Burgad, right, and BSC interim president Dan Leingang shake hands on Tuesday. BISMARCK, N.D. – Bismarck State College (BSC) and Valley City State University (VCSU) outlined a new academic partnership designed to strengthen North Dakota’s teacher workforce pipeline by creating a teaching degree pathway at BSC for students pursuing careers in elementary and secondary education. ...

Art: Hanna Wieland’s Senior Capstone Exhibit Opens March 16

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University senior Hanna Wieland’s capstone exhibit, Becoming, will be on display in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from March 16–27. Becoming showcases Wieland’s digital design work, including branding, logo design, and creative pieces inspired by personal experiences. The show will focus on Wieland’s growth as a designer throughout her ...

VCSU and UND Sign Memorandum of Agreement Expanding Engineering Pathways

Photo, from left: Dr. Jamie Wirth, VCSU Math Department Chair; Mr. Larry Brooks, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Allen Burgad, Interim President, after Burgad signed the MOA with University of North Dakota. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University and the University of North Dakota have signed a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) creating expanded and flexible ...

Experience the Vibrant Sounds of Brazil in Special Lecture Recital at VCSU

Photo: Dr. Thiago Ferreira will present a dynamic lecture recital on Tuesday, March 17, at VCSU. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The VCSU Department of Music invites audiences to experience a dynamic lecture recital on Tuesday, March 17, celebrating the music of acclaimed Brazilian composer Marlos Nobre (1939-2024). This special event highlights Nobre’s IV Northeastern Cycle, Op. 43, a powerful ...

VCSU Hosting Public Lecture Series on Artificial Intelligence

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host a free three-part lecture series in April titled “Making Sense of AI: Education, Workforce and Community.” The three sessions will be available both in person and online, allowing people statewide to attend and learn about how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace. The sessions are being presented by ...

VCSU Music Hosting Concerts During Viking Voice Festival

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Music Department will host two public concerts February 27-28 as part of the Viking Voice Festival, a two‑day event welcoming select vocalists from area high schools. Festival participants will take part in masterclasses, individual lessons and solo performance coaching with guest clinicians. All participants will perform at the concluding Festival Concert, ...

VCSU Students Qualify for DECA Nationals

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University students Sarah Monilaws and Katie Jones qualified for DECA nationals after taking first place in a team event at the 2026 State Career Development Conference (SCDC), held Feb. 9-10 in Fargo. Monilaws and Jones teamed up to take 1st place in Event Planning at the DECA state conference. Individually, Jones took ...

VCSU Spring Enrollment Reaches Record High

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University set another enrollment record during the 2026 spring semester, posting a total headcount of 1,868 students—the highest ever in school history. This year’s spring enrollment reflects an increase of 14 students over last spring and marks the third consecutive spring semester of record-breaking enrollment. VCSU welcomed 72 new undergraduate degree-seeking students ...

VCSU Foundation Participates in Giving Hearts Day

Generous donors can once again donate to the VCSU Foundation on Giving Hearts Day. For the 10th consecutive year, the VCSU Foundation is participating in the region-wide day of giving on February 12 to benefit non-profits. Donations to the VCSU Foundation can be given online or scheduled ahead of time. They can also be dropped off at the Foundation Office ...

The Forge, VCSU’s Student Magazine, Wins Highest Honor

Photo: The Forge student editors are pictured, from left, LilyBeth Townsend, Gabrielle Erickson, Landen Eback, Abigail Dreher, Grace Mueller, Beth Mehus. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Forge, Valley City State University’s student literary magazine, has been recognized as a 2025 REALM First Class magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). It is the second consecutive year The ...