VCSU Music Faculty Showcase performance set for Sept. 13

Valley City State University is thrilled to present an evening of captivating performances by its esteemed music faculty in the 2024 Fall Music Faculty Showcase. The showcase will take place on Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Performance Hall on the VCSU campus. Attendees can look forward to an eclectic program, ...

JAS Quintet performing Sept. 25 at VCSU

Valley City State University will host one of South Dakota’s premier jazz ensembles for a free concert September 25th at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. JAS Quintet will perform at the CFA Performance Hall on VCSU’s campus. The concert begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and will feature a mix of old and new, including ...

VCSU Art Gallery presents visiting artist exhibition: “Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid”

The VCSU Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts (CFA) Gallery announces visiting artist Ryan Stander’s solo exhibition “Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid” which opens to the public on Monday, August 19, and runs through Thursday, October 3. Stander’s work explores the shaping of place, memory, and religion through interdisciplinary artworks incorporating printmaking, sculpture, book arts, and photography. Stander ...

VCSU Launches Accelerated Program for Sport Leadership and Management

Students can earn bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years Valley City, ND –Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced an accelerated program for students pursuing a Sport Leadership and Management undergraduate and graduate degree. The program includes three years of courses on the VCSU campus to earn an undergraduate degree and two years of courses at North Dakota State ...

Work begins to transform McCarthy Hall into the future VCSU School of Education

VCSU leaders, faculty, staff and community members mark the occasion with official groundbreaking event Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) hosted a groundbreaking event this morning outside of McCarthy Hall to officially mark the start of transformational work on the historic building. McCarthy Hall will become the new home for VCSU’s nationally-recognized School of Education School of Education and Technology and STEM ...

VCSU Announces Mark Nelson as New Vice President for Student Affairs

Valley City, ND - Valley City State University (VCSU) has announced Mark Nelson will serve as the new Vice President for Student Affairs starting July 1. Mr. Nelson will be taking over for Dr. Erin Klingenberg, who is retiring this summer. Nelson, originally from North Dakota, has more than 30 years of experience in higher education and an extensive background ...

Larry J. Robinson Honored

Robinson retires from VCSU with more than 50 years of service to ND Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) celebrated Larry J. Robinson on Monday, June 10, with an official program recognizing the naming of the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Speakers during the program included President Alan LaFave, former president of VCSU Dr. Steve ...

VCSU to join Frontier Conference in 2025-26

Valley City State University and the Frontier Conference announced today that VCSU will join the athletic conference starting in the fall of 2025. Valley City State University's athletic teams will compete for one more season in the North Star Athletic Association before joining the Frontier Conference for the 2025-26 season. The Frontier Conference – currently made up primarily of NAIA ...

VCSU celebrates graduates during commencement ceremony

170 students to receive degrees including 153 undergraduates Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) today conferred 170 graduate and undergraduate degrees and three certificates or minors at the spring commencement ceremony held earlier this morning. The ceremony was the 132nd commencement ceremony at VCSU, and 153 undergraduate diplomas were awarded. This includes five Bachelor of Arts degrees, ...

VCSU announces Gary Tharaldson and family will donate largest gift in university history

$5 million gifted to the Forward Together Capital Campaign Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced the largest gift in university history. Gary Tharaldson ’67, and family have given $5 million as part of the Forward Together Capital Campaign. The campaign supports much-needed facility upgrades and student scholarships. The gift will help jumpstart an expansion to the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse ...