Dr. Katrina Clements performing faculty recital Feb. 28

VCSU Departments of Music and Art Collaborate on Echoes & Elements: A Faculty Recital by Dr. Katrina Clements The Valley City State University Music Department is proud to present Echoes & Elements, a solo faculty recital by Dr. Katrina Clements, assistant professor of woodwinds. The recital features collaboration with Angela Mircsov, associate professor of art, and Dr. Ozzie Johnson, piano. ...

VCSU alum Jessica Stoen ’10 receives prestigious Milken Educator Award

HUNTER, N.D. – Northern Cass Elementary School second-grade educator and VCSU alum Jessica Stoen '10 thought ND State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler was holding an all-school assembly to commend the school on its successful personalized learning pilot. Stoen quickly learned there was another treat in tow: a sweet Valentine’s Day surprise in the form of a Milken Educator ...

VCSU Arts Gallery hosting High School Art Exhibition

Photo: Life in Color by Maleah Pfeifer of Northern Cass High School. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Arts Gallery proudly presents the annual High School Student Art Exhibit, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks created by talented high school students across North Dakota. The exhibition is open to the public February 24 through March 21 on ...

The Forge, Student Magazine at VCSU, Wins Highest Honor in REALM Contest

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s student literary magazine, The Forge, has been recognized as a REALM First Class magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). The distinction was awarded after NCTE reviewed Issue 21 of The Forge, produced by VCSU student editors Sierra Crocker, Abigail Dreher, Beth Mehus and LilyBeth Townsend, and advised by Dr. ...

VCSU Music hosting 23rd annual ND Intercollegiate Band

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University hosts the 2025 North Dakota Intercollegiate Band on February 22, bringing together 87 college students from across the state. Eight different North Dakota institutions are represented in the band, which is directed by Dr. Mary K. Schneider, Professor of Conducting and Director of Bands at Eastern Michigan University. The two-day event begins ...

VCSU sets enrollment record with 1,854 students

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University announced a 6 percent growth in enrollment Tuesday, setting another campus record with 1,854 students enrolled during the spring semester. That shatters the previous spring enrollment record of 1,747 students set in 2024 and even breaks the overall enrollment record of 1,806 students set last fall. VCSU added 66 new full-time students ...

VCSU Foundation participates in Giving Hearts Day Feb. 13

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Generous donors can once again donate to the VCSU Foundation on Giving Hearts Day. For the ninth consecutive year, the VCSU Foundation is participating in the region-wide day of giving on February 13 to benefit non-profits. Donations to the VCSU Foundation can be given Feb. 13 online or scheduled ahead of time. Give a Donation Online Donations ...

Music Department hosting recital by guest pianist Helber Fernandes Ribeiro

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University music department is hosting concert pianist Helber Fernandes Ribeiro for a free public recital on Thursday, Feb. 13. The show begins at 7 p.m. inside the performance hall at VCSU’s Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Ribeiro captivates audiences with his nuanced interpretations and expressive artistry. A native of Brazil, ...

VCSU announces new major in Data Analytics and Visualization

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) has developed a new major to meet growing workforce demands in the business industry. VCSU will start offering a degree in Data Analytics and Visualization during Fall 2025. This degree prepares students for a career analyzing complex data, extracting insights from the data, and presenting data in a clear and compelling ...

Grady Hornung qualifies for Speech Nationals

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) junior Grady Hornung has qualified for the American Forensics Association National Speech Tournament in North Carolina. Hornung earned his spot at nationals after placing 2nd in Dramatic Interpretation at a tournament this past weekend. A native of Walhalla, N.D., Hornung now has the opportunity to compete at the national tournament running ...