Chloe Anderson
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 ...
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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 ...
Read More About Hannah GordonAlyssa Ames
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. ...
Read More About Alyssa AmesKeaton Kvilvang
Hometown Cando, North Dakota Major Business Administration - Managerial Accounting and Finance Graduation Year/semester Spring of 2023 What brought you to VCSU? I would say that my family roots with VCSU had attracted me to the university, so I wanted to follow in their footsteps! Why did you choose to study business? In my opinion, the field of business offers ...
Read More About Keaton KvilvangTasha Piehl-Thomas
Tasha Piehl-Thomas, ‘18, a business process integration management graduate, was encouraged by her professor to apply for an internship at Doosan Digital Innovation America (DDIA) during her undergrad. After she found the courage to apply, that opportunity led her down a road she is still traveling. Hometown: Marion, N.D. When did you graduate and what was your major at VCSU? ...
Read More About Tasha Piehl-ThomasJacob Knapek: the Plant Guy
by Garret Fettig, '23 As a high school student in St. Cloud, Minn., Jacob Knapek had no idea he’d spend his future days thinking about grass. Not just any grass — specifically, native prairie grasses. Though Minnesota is the Midwest’s most forested state, there’s more to their terrain than trees. Prairie once covered one-third of Minnesota’s 86,000 square miles. Today, less ...
Read More About Jacob Knapek: the Plant GuyMeet Dr. Ryan Lorenz
Dr. Ryan Lorenz PT, DPT a 2007 graduate was prepared for grad school after receiving his health science degree from VCSU. Upon completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Lorenz decided to head back to his hometown of Valley City where he now not only practices, but owns Mobility Plus Rehabilitation. Describe your current job and what you did to ...
Read More About Meet Dr. Ryan LorenzNothing is Impossible
ND-ACES Profile: Dr. Hilde van Gijssel - Courtesy of North Dakota EPSCoR Research is the obvious focus for the ND-ACES project, but one professor is also well-known for her emphasis on developing students in the process of advancing research. Hilde van Gijssel, professor of science and also the ND-ACES principal investigator for Valley City State University (VCSU) is constantly in search ...
Read More About Nothing is ImpossibleConnor Aanderud
Connor Aanderud, senior, was interested in coding and computer science but wanted a smaller campus and educational experience. As he prepares to graduate in December of 2022, Aanderud reflects on the opportunities and skills he has gained as a student in the Computer Science and Software Engineering program at VCSU. Major: Software Engineering Hometown: Hillsboro, North Dakota When will you ...
Read More About Connor AanderudDalvin Simmons
Dalvin Simmons came to VCSU after hearing about our nationally-acclaimed education program. He is balancing work on the field as a football coach and off the field in one of our Education master's programs. Major: Master of Art in Teaching Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas When will you graduate? Spring of 2024 What are you studying and why? I chose to ...
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