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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 …

Hotline // January 14, 2026

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: Campus Listening Sessions on January 21 for VCSU President Search Learning with AI: VCSU’s Vision for Education ITEEA Names VCSU a STEM School of Excellence VCSU Hosts 4th Annual Marketplace for Kids Faculty & Staff Art Exhibit Opens Jan. 20 Boll named Staff Member of the Quarter Rogelstad …

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 …

Hotline // January 7, 2026

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: VCSU Seeks Employers for Annual Career & Internship Expo Call for submissions: Faculty and Staff Biennial Art Exhibit Celebrating Innovation: Fall 2025 ELITE Mini-Grants NDUS Names VCSU Presidential Search Committee Members VCSU Honors Graduates at 2025 Winter Commencement Dr. Allen Burgad begins tenure as Interim President VCSU and …

Hotline // December 17, 2025

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: Winter Commencement Postponed to 10 a.m. Friday VCSU Planetarium Announces Major Upgrade Macy Fridgen, winter commencement student speaker VCSU parade float gets new look Returning Student Scholarship deadline approaching Viking Sports Update What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…

Hotline // December 10, 2025

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: Winter Commencement Scheduled for Dec. 18 Dr. Allen Burgad appointed interim President for VCSU VCSU hosts 80+ educators for Personalized Learning Workshop NDUS shines the spotlight on VCSU AI Institute Gierke receives ‘Difference Maker’ award Returning Student Scholarship deadline approaching “The Sketchbook Project” Opens at VCSU Arts Gallery …

Hotline // December 3, 2025

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: VCSU Selected to Lead North Dakota Network for Personalized Learning “The Sketchbook Project” Opens at VCSU Arts Gallery VCSU Teacher Candidates Experience Personalized Learning in South Dakota VCSU Music performing Christmas Concert on Dec. 7 Viking Sports Update What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…

Macy Fridgen

Name: Macy Fridgen Hometown: Bismarck, N.D. Major/Minor: Business Administration, Human Resource and Management Concentration  Graduation Year: 2025 Can you walk us through your typical workday? What does it look like? What do you do? A typical day at Alley Beans begins with working as a barista during the first part of my shift. In the afternoons, …

Hotline // November 18, 2025

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: NDUS announces co-chairs of VCSU’s presidential search committee 85 students attend ‘Tomorrow’s Teachers events LaFave receives Difference Maker award Students and faculty attend National Science Teacher’s Association conference Fisheries and wildlife student presents at research symposium Meet Alyssa Thomsen Viking Sports Update What’s happening at VCSU and around …