Commencement and Cheer

Greetings from Valley City State University! The late fall semester weeks are among some of the most enjoyable and special on our campus. On Thursday, Dec. 16, we will celebrate commencement in Vangstad Auditorium. It is a great honor to award degrees, recognize the accomplishments of 127 students and shake their hands as they walk across stage. We are all ...

All for which we are grateful

Greetings from Valley City State University! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times and holidays of the year.  It’s so nice to be able to return to the many traditional gatherings with family and friends that were put on hold last year.  As we gather with important people in our lives, I hope we can pause and reflect on all ...

Activated Carbon Update

Wesley Wintch, Vice President for Business Affairs at VCSU provided an update on the activated carbon plant at the last State Board of Higher Education meeting on October 28, 2021.  The following column is a condensed version of the presentation. VCSU has been exploring the possibility of developing a revenue stream from activated carbons for the past number of years. ...

Fall sports winding down, graduate studies grow

There is a crispness in the air this time of year that makes me so grateful for our heat plant and our heat plant operators who run and maintain it. Thank you for keeping our campus warm! That brisk morning air temperature also means our fall sports are closing in on the end of another successful season. Our student athletes ...

A visit from the Higher Learning Commission

Greetings from VCSU! The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) was formed in 1895 as the North Central Association. This is a voluntary association of diverse institutions with a common purpose: the continuing improvement of higher education. The HLC is one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Its mission is to “advance the common good through quality assurance of higher ...

Welcome to new staff on campus

In addition to the new faculty, I introduced previously, we also have two dozen new staff members.  Although they’re not typically in the classroom, these individuals often have much direct contact with students and contribute greatly to making a VCSU education what it is for our students and their families. Joining the staff at VCSU are the following 17 individuals ...

VCSU welcomes new, talented faculty

Greetings from Valley City State University! As part of Welcome Week activities on campus, we welcomed several new faculty members to our campus. They range in years of experience and education, but they all have one thing in common. They all strive to help our students succeed every day. I’m excited by the energy, enthusiasm and experience they bring to ...

Moving in and welcoming new Vikings

Greetings from Valley City State University! These past two weeks have been energizing and exciting at VCSU! Our planning efforts and anticipation for fall semester have come to fruition – we are finally beginning our new academic year. For most educators and campuses, the return of students combined with the resumption of classes, athletic activities and campus events, is one ...

Providing the best quality and affordability in the state

It’s well-known that Valley City State University has one of the premiere education programs in the nation. We have dedicated faculty and staff who pride themselves on preparing students to become educators. Early last week, our campus had the pleasure of hosting members of the North Dakota Legislature’s Interim Higher Education Committee. During a presentation, the North Dakota University System ...

Off to a Great Start

Last month we were proud to officially launch the Forward Together campaign. Seeing this effort take flight this summer has been inspiring. I would like to share a few of the highlights that have happened since the campaign officially launched. On July 21, we hosted numerous friends and supporters at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse to celebrate the official beginning of ...