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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 …

Tasha 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 …

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 …

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 …

Dalvin 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 …

Kaitlyn Myrum

Kaitlyn Myrum (’22), a native of Petersburg, ND, reflects on her time within the VCSU Language and Literature department as an English Education major and Spanish minor. What made you decide to major in English Education? I have always loved reading and writing, and I want to share that passion with students. In high school, …

Hannah Dockter

Hannah Dockter (’22) reflects on her time within the VCSU Language and Literature department as an English Education major. Hannah is a Valley City native who loves reading and art.  What made you decide to major in English Education? I decided to major in English Education because of the passion that I had in high …