Profiles

Cora Potts: Unveiling Excellence

Thursday December 7, 2023

Cora Potts earned her Bachelor of University Studies and an Art Minor from Valley City State University in December 2023. Finishing her degree will help her to work full-time in the Valley City Public Schools and work with students of all ages. Hometown: Bertha, MN High School: Bertha-Hewitt Public School Area of Study at VCSU: Bachelor of University Studies and ...

Tatum Lundin

Monday November 13, 2023

Being a groomer started as a childhood dream for Tatum Lundin, ‘19. Her passion for softball led her to VCSU where she declared a business degree and began learning how to start and own a business which would someday become, The Spot Dog Grooming. What year did you graduate from VCSU? Give us a brief description of your new business. ...

Neeleigh Wollenzien

Tuesday May 30, 2023

Neeleigh Wollenzien is a Health Science major who is also working on minors in Biology & Chemistry. The Towner, N.D. native plans to continue her education after graduating in the spring of 2024. Her ultimate goal is to earn her doctorate of physical therapy and get people back to being their best self. What attracted you to VCSU? My dad ...

Meet Graduate Angeline Gannon

Monday May 8, 2023

When Angeline Gannon was in sixth grade, she wrote a letter to her future self. She received the letter the day she graduated from high school and realized her sixth grade self had a vision for the future. “’You want to be a teacher when you grow up,’ was the message,” Gannon said. It resonated. From that point, Gannon ...

Isabel Grueneich

Tuesday April 18, 2023

Isabel Grueneich, Gilman Program Award winner, is paving the way for psychology students on campus. By winning this prestigious award that will provide funding for her to continue her studies overseas, she demonstrates to other students that hard work and involvement on campus pay off. Hometown: Ellendale, ND Majors: Psychology and Human Services Graduation year: December 2023 What are your ...

Marcus Santos

Thursday March 16, 2023

Marcus Santos ‘23, is building upon his associate's degree in exercise science by earning his bachelor's in strength and conditioning. At VCSU, he has taken his interest in biomechanics and kinesiology and put that to work in his practical experience as a student assistant both in and out of the classroom. Major: Strength and conditioning Hometown: Salvador, Brazil What year ...

Shelby Kriewald

Monday March 6, 2023

Preparing for a career as a special collections librarian or archivist is easy for Shelby Kriewald. The senior who is a double major in History and English works in the Allen Memorial Library on campus where she is lucky enough to nurture her goals by working with the archives. Name: Shelby Kriewald Graduation Date: Spring 2023 Hometown: Fargo, N.D. Major: ...

Chloe Anderson

Tuesday February 21, 2023

Meet Chloe Anderson, a transfer student majoring in Human Services who discovered a passion for helping and supporting others. Name: Chloe Anderson Hometown: Sheldon, N.D. Major: Human Services Graduation Date: May 2025 What are your career goals or where do you see yourself after graduation? My career goals are to be able to benefit the lives of individuals who have ...

Hannah Gordon

Friday February 10, 2023

Meet Hannah Gordon, a Medical Lab Science student who has enjoyed her time studying at VCSU and is looking forward to a rewarding profession in a growing career field. Name: Hannah Gordon Hometown: Park River, N.D. Major: Medical Laboratory Science Graduation Date: May 13, 2023 What brought you to VCSU? One of the main reasons that brought me to VCSU ...

Alyssa Ames

Thursday February 2, 2023

Hometown Spiritwood, ND Major Social Science Education Graduation Year/Semester Spring of 2024 What attracted you to VCSU? I was interested in VCSU because of its small class sizes and the many opportunities to become involved on campus. Being able to connect with my peers and professors was important to me. I was interested in education, which VCSU is well-known for. ...