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VCSU Career and Internship Expo Planned for Feb. 27

Tuesday January 9, 2024

Employers Encouraged to Register by Jan. 18 Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will host a Career and Internship Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the Memorial Student Union. Employers interested in promoting career opportunities are encouraged to register for the event by Jan. 18 by emailing Janna Kohler at janna.kohler@vcsu.edu. ...

VCSU Winter Commencement set for 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14

Monday December 11, 2023

Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will host winter commencement at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14, in Vangstad Auditorium. See the full commencement program here. President Alan LaFave will preside over the commencement exercises. Curtis Biller, will represent the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE). The undergraduate reflections will be presented by graduating senior, Cora Potts, and ...

VCSU Receives Frank Murray Leadership Recognition from the CAEP

Friday December 1, 2023

Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced the school was recognized for Leadership in Continuous Improvement by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP awarded the 2023 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement to 21 educator preparation programs in 15 states and the United Arab Emirates. Winning schools provided evidence and data trends to achieve accreditation ...

VCSU Fall Instrumental Concert Features Multiple Ensembles

Monday November 20, 2023

The Valley City State University (VCSU) Concert Band and other instrumental ensembles will present a fall instrumental concert in the Center for the Arts Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17. Admission to the concert is free, and donations to support the work of the ensembles are welcome. The concert will include a Woodwind Trio, Saxophone Trio, Brass Trio, ...

VCSU Welcomes Interim Higher Education Committee to Campus

Wednesday October 11, 2023

The Interim Higher Education Committee of the North Dakota Legislature conducted their meeting on Oct. 10, and Oct. 11, at Valley City State University (VCSU). Committee members from across the state toured campus and conducted their meeting in the new Center for the Arts. President Alan LaFave, Dr. Allen Burgad, Dr. Nick Galt, Larry Brooks, Cory Anderson and Larry Robinson ...

VCSU Offers Two Scholarships for Future Teachers

Wednesday October 4, 2023

Scholarships available for current substitute and para-professionals Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced two scholarships for future teachers. The VCSU Teacher Shortage Scholarship is available to those working part-time or full-time in a school as a paraprofessional or substitute teacher. The Scholarship covers the majority, or potentially all costs, associated with earning a teaching degree. ...

VCSU Fall Choir Showcase by Concert Choir and University Chamber Singers

Monday October 2, 2023

The Valley City State University (VCSU) Concert Choir and University Chamber Singers will present a fall choir showcase in the Center for the Arts Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 6. Admission to the concert is free, and donations to support the work of the ensembles are welcome. Concert Choir and University Singers will present a diverse choral repertoire ...

VCSU Alumni Invited for Homecoming 2023 Festivities on Campus

Tuesday September 19, 2023

Homecoming activities will continue through Saturday, Sept. 23. Valley City, ND – The Valley City State University (VCSU) Foundation and Alumni Association is excited to welcome Alumni back to VCSU for Homecoming weekend of September 22 and 23. “We’re eager to welcome back alumni, family, and friends back to campus,” Executive Director for Advancement Cory Anderson said. “Homecoming is a ...

VCSU enrolls more than 1,700 for first time in school history

Tuesday September 19, 2023

1,754 students enrolled reflects 20 years of growth Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced it has enrolled the largest number of students in a fall semester in school history. There are a record 1,754 students in total enrolled at VCSU this semester. That number includes 1,628 undergraduate students, the most in school history. Of those ...

VCSU Selected as Top Public College and Best Value School by U.S. News

Monday September 18, 2023

26th consecutive year VCSU has been ranked by the publication Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced it has been ranked as the top regional public college in North Dakota for the third consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report. The 2024 U.S. News Best Colleges report was released this morning. VCSU has been ranked ...