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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 …
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, …
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? …
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 …
Benjamin Whitmore
Benjamin Whitmore, a two-time graduate of Valley City State University, was recently named Post-Secondary Professional of the Year by the North Dakota Association for Technical Education. The award, presented in early August in Bismarck, N.D., celebrates Whitmore’s outstanding contributions to career and technical education (CTE), recognizing his innovation, leadership, and dedication to culinary arts. Currently …
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 …