Profiles

Meet Grace Reep

Thursday February 1, 2024

Since transferring to Valley City State University, history education major Grace Reep has become an incredibly valuable member of the VCSU community. She works hard to balance her academics and on campus job at Allen Memorial Library with the work she does as secretary of student senate and NDSA representative. Her hobbies include dyeing her hair, making jewelry, and crocheting. ...

Meet Amber Kologi

Tuesday January 9, 2024

Amber Kologi is a dual science major focusing in the areas of Biology and Fisheries & Wildlife. The sophomore, who calls Rochert, Minn. home, gets to spend time in her happy place as student worker in the VCSU Greenhouse. What attracted you to VCSU? I loved the hometown feel of our campus and everyone being so helpful and nice. It ...

Meet Tyler Manske

Tuesday January 9, 2024

At VCSU, Tyler Manske pursued a degree in music. He paused in 2015 to spend time narrowing down what he wanted to pursue. While working, Manske met Michael J. Glasgow, a talented North Carolina composer and conductor and struck up a conversation about their shared love, music. Without hearing Manske sing, Glasgow offered him a choir spot for a performance ...

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: ...