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Macy 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 …
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Jaydin 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 …
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 …
Alyssa 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 …
Dylan 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? …
Grant Larson
Grant Larson, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education, will deliver the student address at spring commencement. Hailing from a farm near Leeds, N.D., Larson is the fourth generation in his family to pursue a career in teaching. Throughout his time at VCSU, Larson demonstrated a deep commitment to both his …
Peyton Zaun
Name: Peyton Zaun Hometown: Valley City, N.D. Major/Minor: Chemistry & Health Science Graduation Year: 2025 What made you choose those majors? I chose my majors because I’ve always had an interest in biological sciences and chemistry, as well as scientific discovery. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities on campus? I was on the Men’s Basketball …
Tayla Mullings
Tayla Mullings has always felt VCSU was home even before making the move from the United Kingdom to Valley City. Mullings shares her experiences of embracing the change that brought her new memories and friendships that will follow her into her next adventure. Name: Tayla Mullings Hometown: Redditch, United Kingdom Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Exercise Science and …
Grant Inniger
Grant Inniger, a 6th year transfer student, knew he wanted to be an educator after growing up in a household of teachers. Now preparing for graduation, Inniger reflects on the connections and memories he’s made thus far. Name: Grant Inniger Hometown: Barnesville, Minn. Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Physical Education List any clubs, organizations, activities you are …
Kenna Sorby
Kenna Sorby, a senior majoring in elementary education, is already paving the way for young minds in her own classroom. Set to graduate this December, Sorby has never once thought twice about what she wanted her future career to look like. Name: Kenna Sorby Hometown: Fort Ransom, N.D. Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Elementary Education Why did you …