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VCSU Student Earns First Place in Trap Competition

Sunday September 17, 2023

100 Straight! The VCSU Trap Club traveled to Bismarck, ND on Saturday, Sept. 16 for the 2023 Fall Shootout hosted by Bismark State College. They were among seven college teams shooting at the Capital City Gun Club. Kaden Schafer, a first-year student majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, was the 1st Place Male in Singles Trap with a perfect score ...

VCSU Alumni Association Names Homecoming 2023 Honorees

Friday September 15, 2023

Eight Alumni will be honored during the Valley City State University Alumni Association 2023 Homecoming celebration scheduled for September 22 & 23. On Saturday morning, an all-Alumni Honors Breakfast will be held at the VCSU Student Center beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Honors Breakfast provides the VCSU Alumni Association with an opportunity to present fellow alumni with Certificate of Merit, ...

McCarthy Hall: The past and future of Teacher Education

Wednesday August 9, 2023

Built as a place for college students to take their first steps as teachers, McCarthy Hall has shaped the future of thousands. It stands on the precipice of change with an imminent remodeling project that reinforces its true mission – to serve as a space for foundational education. At first glance, McCarthy Hall stands at the edge of VCSU's campus ...

Valley City State University Partners with Williston State to open new daycare facility on Williston State College campus

Wednesday August 9, 2023

Valley City State University (VCSU) is announcing a partnership with Williston State College to launch a new early childhood facility on the Williston State College campus. The newly-minted Bright Beginnings Daycare will officially open on September 18, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. VCSU President Alan LaFave and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Larry Brooks will be in ...

VCSU to launch new program offering pathways for individuals with disabilities

Friday August 4, 2023

Program developed in partnership with Minot State University through the Transitional Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) Grant from the U.S. Department of Education Valley City State University (VCSU) is launching a new program to provide pathways for students with intellectual disabilities to succeed in higher education. The VCSU program, Viking Pathway, is being developed through a partnership with ...

VCSU Rated as One of the Best Colleges in America

Monday July 3, 2023

Rating by Money.com determined through quality and affordability Valley City State University (VCSU) has been rated as one of the Best Colleges in America for 2023 by Money.com. VCSU was given four out of five stars and is one of four North Dakota schools included in the ratings. The overall ratings are determined by comparing acceptance rates, affordability, graduation rates, ...

President’s Column: State Board of Higher Education, June

Monday June 26, 2023

We were excited to host the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) on our campus for their June 27, 2023 meeting. The SBHE is the policy-setting and advocacy body for the North Dakota University System and the governing body for North Dakota’s 11 publicly supported colleges and universities. The SBHE is made up of seven citizen members appointed to four-year ...

Donors Recognized for Commitments to Valley City State

Monday June 19, 2023

On Monday, June 13 the Valley City State University Foundation honored its donors who have reached a new level of giving. This year’s Recognition Luncheon drew over 90 attendees, held at Sabir's Fine Dining & Lounge. Individuals and businesses were recognized for their continued support of the University through donations, volunteerism, and other efforts. During the luncheon attendees heard campus ...

VCSU Hosts Dakota Digital Academy Bootcamp

Thursday June 8, 2023

While most teachers are spending the summer enjoying the warm weather, a group of 16 found themselves back in the classroom this week at Valley City State University (VCSU). VCSU hosted a two-day IT/Cyber bootcamp for K-12 teachers. The program was offered in partnership with the Dakota Digital Academy (DDA) and the Northern Information Technology Consortium (NITC) and brought the ...

VCSU group travels to Argentina

Wednesday June 7, 2023

Fourteen adventurous individuals, associated with Valley City State University, with a variety of experience, skillsets, and interests recently joined together on a service-learning trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The group focused on learning about different cultures and understanding programming and resources that minimize violence in relationships. Each day was filled with cultural activities and educational programming. The group learned ...