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President’s Column: Greetings from Valley City State University

By Dr. Allen Burgad, Interim President As I begin my role as Interim President of Valley City State University, I would like to introduce myself to the Valley City community and thank you for the warm welcome I have already received. I was born and raised in Strasburg, North Dakota, and I am a proud …

Dr. Allen Burgad begins tenure as Interim President

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Dr. Allen Burgad officially began his tenure as interim President for Valley City State University on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Current President Dr. Alan LaFave is leaving VCSU to lead his alma mater, Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. His final day at VCSU will be Dec. 31, 2025. Burgad’s and LaFave’s …

Dr. Allen Burgad appointed interim President for VCSU

BISMARCK, N.D. – The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) today appointed Dr. Allen Burgad as interim President of Valley City State University beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Current President Alan LaFave is leaving VCSU to lead his alma mater, Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. His final day at VCSU will be Dec. 31, 2025. …

Hotline 12.8.21

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: Green Dot apparel fundraiser Call for VCSU faculty and staff art entries Mobile Food Pantry coming to area Dec. 21 VCSU voice department hits the road Abshire co-authors new publication featuring internationally collaborative research Richman attends NCTM conference Vaccinate before the holidays Viking Sports Update What’s happening at …

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’ …

President’s Column: Spring is in the air!

Greetings from VCSU! With the gradual warming temps of late, the anticipation of the spring season is powerfully felt by all. We are thankful for the slow melt resulting in a diminished risk of flooding. We are appreciative of the permanent flood protection the VCSU campus enjoys thanks to a tremendous town-gown relationship we enjoy …

Hotline 1.12.22

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: Campus COVID status Call for VCSU faculty and staff art entries Chao attends linguistics conference Viking Sports Update What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City… The VCSU Hotline online newsletter is published weekly during the school year. The deadline to submit articles (photos encouraged) is 3 p.m. …

VCSU Spring Commencement ceremony set for May 11, 2024

See information about VCSU Graduation and Spring Commencement ceremonies here. Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will host spring commencement at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 11 at W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse in Valley City, ND. President Alan LaFave, who began his tenure at VCSU in 2018, will preside over the commencement exercises. Biller, …

President’s Column: Recognition, sport season, Envision 2035

Greetings from Valley City State University!  The second half of the fall semester is well underway and external recognition of our campus excellence continues. We were recently notified of our selection as a 2023-2024 College of Distinction. VCSU is one of three North Dakota institutions recognized on this year’s list with special recognition cited of …