Anna Erickson
Name: Anna Erickson Hometown: Cooperstown, N.D. Major/Minor: Mathematics Education major, Computer Science minor Graduation Year: 2027 What are you involved in on campus? I work on campus as a tutor for both mathematics and computer science, and I also serve as a Student Pathway Mentor. Beyond academics, I’m involved in Drama Club and Speech, and I attend Cru and Vikes for ...
Read More About Anna EricksonJaydin Rombs
Name: Jaydin Rombs Hometown: Aberdeen, S.D. Major/Minor: Music Education major, Psychology minor Campus involvement: National Association for Music Education (NAfME), Viking Student Veterans Club, Viking Ambassador Graduation Year: 2028 Tell us what led you to choose your major. Has your military service affected that at all? I have been set on music education since I first joined band in sixth grade, ...
Read More About Jaydin RombsMacy Fridgen, winter commencement student speaker
Macy Fridgen, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources with a concentration in Management, will deliver the student address at winter commencement. A transfer student-athlete from Bismarck, N.D., Fridgen has excelled during her time at VCSU. As she prepares to move back to her hometown, she reflects on the skills and friendships she's built over the last two ...
Read More About Macy Fridgen, winter commencement student speakerAlyssa Thomsen
Name: Alyssa Thomsen Hometown: Valley City, N.D. Major/Minor: Business Administration Graduation Year: 2027 What are you involved in on campus? My involvement on campus includes being a Cru leader and a student employee doing videography work with the VCSU marketing department. How has your perspective on your career changed since switching majors? Originally coming to VCSU to major in elementary education, ...
Read More About Alyssa ThomsenDylan Kibel
Name: Dylan Kibel Hometown: Cortez, Colo. Major/Minor: Fisheries and Wildlife - focuses on both Fisheries and Wildlife Graduation Year: 2025 What are you involved in on campus? On campus, I’ve been involved in fisheries and wildlife labs, taking part in projects that deal with fish ID, habitat work, and wildlife management. What made you choose VCSU? I originally came to VCSU ...
Read More About Dylan KibelSarah Monilaws
Attending VCSU has allowed Sarah Monilaws, a senior from Absaraka, N.D., an opportunity to pursue communication, marketing and digital design, all while putting those classroom skills to use in her internships. What are you studying at VCSU? Corporate communication with minors in marketing and digital design What made you choose a communication degree? I wanted to do something that allowed ...
Read More About Sarah MonilawsBenjamin Whitmore
Benjamin Whitmore, a two-time graduate of Valley City State University, was recently named Post-Secondary Professional of the Year by the North Dakota Association for Technical Education. The award, presented in early August in Bismarck, N.D., celebrates Whitmore’s outstanding contributions to career and technical education (CTE), recognizing his innovation, leadership, and dedication to culinary arts. Currently serving as Associate Professor of Culinary ...
Read More About Benjamin WhitmoreAmber Knutson
Growing up on a farm and ranch near Kathryn, N.D., Amber Knutson learned the value of hard work, resilience and community from an early age. Her K–12 years in Valley City were filled with meaningful experiences and strong connections, which made the decision to attend VCSU feel like a natural next step. Tell us a bit about how you ended ...
Read More About Amber KnutsonEmma Marsing
Hometown: Green River, Wyo. Expected graduation year: May 2026 Major, minor, certificates: Communications Major with a concentration in Digital Media Management and a Minor in Psychology. Favorite spot to study: My house! Why did you choose VCSU? I chose VCSU because of the various concentrations it had for Communication Majors. I was able to find a program that aligned perfectly with ...
Read More About Emma MarsingTaylor Pfeifer
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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