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Sarah 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 …

Amber 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 …

Emma 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 …

Hotline // April 19, 2023

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: President’s Column: Campus comes alive in spring semester Drawn In on display at VCSU Art Gallery Graduate Studies visits dual credit students across the region VCSU Green Dot to sponsor Denim Day event April 26 2022-23 SOAR Funding Recipients VCSU Auction Committee Presents ‘A Night at the Track’ …

Joe Wright ’17

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 …

Hotline // May 10, 2023

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: President’s Column: End-of-year activities and accolades VCSU Hosts NDUS Traveling Exhibition Wind Ensemble concert tonight VCSU announces 2023 Faculty Excellence Awards Employee Recognition Dinner on May 11 Meet Angeline Gannon VCSU Hosts 2023 Scholar Symposium Viking Sports update What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…

Dr. Kyle Vareberg

Dr. Kyle Vareberg, English and communication graduate believes VCSU allowed him to see beyond himself. Hometown: Valley City, North Dakota Grad year: 2012 Major: English Education and Professional Communication Tell us about yourself. Though I didn’t move far to attend VCSU (roughly seven blocks), I knew when I got there that the school was right …

Gina Burtness: Tech Trailblazer in Engineering Innovation

Gina Burtness is heading into her 4th year at VCSU. During spring semester, the double major worked her way to the top as she took home first place in her human resources event at the Collegiate DECA International Career and Development Conference and Competition. Now Burtness is leaning in to her software engineering major this …

Meet Beth Mehus

Beth Mehus is a student double majoring in English and Communications who hopes to use her degrees to enter the field of publishing after she graduates. She is an incredibly valuable student in the language and literature department where she is a member of the English club and an editor for VCSU’s student literary arts …

Lindsey Kiecker

Upon transferring to VCSU, Lindsey Kiecker was met with peers and professors who foster her passion for teaching. She is busy preparing for a career as a science teacher and hopes to one day pursue her Ph.D. Major(s): Chemistry education, physics minor, STEM education certificate Hometown: Jamestown, N.D. When will you graduate? Spring of 2023 …