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Taylor Pfeifer

Monday May 19, 2025

Name: Taylor Pfeifer Hometown: Reiles Acres, N.D. Taylor Pfeifer, a senior at Northern Cass High School, is celebrating a huge milestone in her education. While Pfeifer is leaving Northern Cass with a high school diploma, she is also leaving with her associates degree from VCSU! Although the journey had its ups and downs, she's been grateful for the opportunity to ...

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Grant Larson

Thursday May 15, 2025

Grant Larson, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education, will deliver the student address at spring commencement. Hailing from a farm near Leeds, N.D., Larson is the fourth generation in his family to pursue a career in teaching. Throughout his time at VCSU, Larson demonstrated a deep commitment to both his studies and his campus community. ...

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Peyton Zaun

Tuesday May 13, 2025

Name: Peyton Zaun Hometown: Valley City, N.D. Major/Minor: Chemistry & Health Science  Graduation Year: 2025 What made you choose those majors? I chose my majors because I’ve always had an interest in biological sciences and chemistry, as well as scientific discovery. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities on campus? I was on the Men’s Basketball team for my first two ...

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Camden Schwarzkopf

Tuesday April 29, 2025

Name: Camden Schwarzkopf Hometown: Bismarck, N.D. Major/Minor: Software Engineering with a minor in computer science  Graduation Year: 2025 Can you walk us through your typical workday? What does it look like? What do you do? A typical day in my internship involves a mix of technical maintenance, research, development, and documentation, all centered around integrating VR and AR into classroom environments. ...

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Macy Fridgen

Thursday April 17, 2025

Name: Macy Fridgen Hometown: Bismarck, N.D. Major/Minor: Business Administration, Human Resource and Management Concentration  Graduation Year: 2025 Can you walk us through your typical workday? What does it look like? What do you do? A typical day at Alley Beans begins with working as a barista during the first part of my shift. In the afternoons, I collaborate with the owners, ...

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Ned Clooten ’98

Tuesday February 25, 2025

Name: Ned Clooten ’98 Current Residence: Devils Lake, N.D. Major/Minor: Biology Education, minors in chemistry and coaching What is your current employment, education program, or passion project? I'm currently in my second year as the Superintendent of Schools for Devils Lake Public Schools (DLPS). I had previously been a high school principal for 16 years but decided it was time ...

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Joe Wright ’17

Tuesday February 25, 2025

Name: Joe Wright ’17 Current Residence: West Fargo, N.D. Major/Minor: Professional Communications, music minor What is your current employment, education program, or passion project? I am the owner of Wright Foot, a viral social media sock brand that specializes in puns, such as "Otter Space" "Fork Lift" and "Couch Potato." What first interested you in VCSU? How did you decide ...

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Brittany Foss ’17

Friday February 21, 2025

Name: Brittany Foss, M.Ed ’17 Current Residence: Fargo, N.D. Major/Minor: Education and Teaching, English Language Learners certificate What is your current employment, education program, or passion project? I have been teaching for West Fargo Public Schools for over 10 years. I work at Willow Park Elementary, specifically for a program called the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is a specialized ...

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Grace Mueller

Thursday February 20, 2025

Grace Mueller is getting ready for her future in writing through an internship here in Valley City. Mueller is excited to work on projects and learn skills that she can take with her on her next journey after graduation. Hometown: Wimbledon, N.D. Year: Senior Major/Minor: English with a music minor Activities on campus: President of English Club, President of Spanish ...

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Beth Mehus

Thursday February 20, 2025

Preparing for graduation, Beth Mehus reflects on her time at VCSU and all the skills she learned from the English Department. Mehus also recalls all the real-life experience she got from her internship during the fall semester. Hometown: Finley, N.D. Year: Senior Major/Minor: English with a marketing minor and a digital marketing certificate & digital design certificate Activities on campus: ...

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