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Becoming the Match – Loke Iese’s Selfless Decision to Change a Life
VCSU senior Loke Iese is pictured with the medical team that helped with his stem cell donation. Written by Sarah Monilaws, ’26 Valley City State University senior Loke Iese recently had the chance to make a life-changing stem cell donation, and it all started with a simple cheek swab on campus. The National Marrow Donor …
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Grace Mueller
Grace Mueller is getting ready for her future in writing through an internship here in Valley City. Mueller is excited to work on projects and learn skills that she can take with her on her next journey after graduation. Hometown: Wimbledon, N.D. Year: Senior Major/Minor: English with a music minor Activities on campus: President of …
Beth Mehus
Preparing for graduation, Beth Mehus reflects on her time at VCSU and all the skills she learned from the English Department. Mehus also recalls all the real-life experience she got from her internship during the fall semester. Hometown: Finley, N.D. Year: Senior Major/Minor: English with a marketing minor and a digital marketing certificate & digital …
Ashlyn Diemert
Being a multi-sport athlete most of her life, Ashlyn Diemert knew she wanted to continue her love for sports at the next level. With her passion burning, she is preparing to shape the minds of the next generation of athletes. Hometown: West Fargo, N.D. Year: Senior Major: Sports Leadership Activities on campus: Women’s basketball & …
Karly Just
As an active soldier in the North Dakota National Guard, Karly Just is passionate about living an active lifestyle and helping those around her do the same. Now a student athlete, Just can’t wait to share her passions with the next generation of runners. Hometown: LaMoure, N.D. Year: Senior Major: Applied Kinesiology Activities on campus: …
Mathea Jablonsky
Mathea Jablonsky has always had a passion for working with children. With a broad degree choice, she landed on a career that would help her continue to work with the group of people she loves most. Hometown: Barnesville, M.N. Year: Senior Major: Psychology & Human Services Activities on campus: Track & field, SACC, and psychology …
Abby Hill
Like most college students, Abby Hill grew up with computers and technology being a big part of her life. However with both a grandma and father who taught computer classes, Hill was exposed to the inner workings of a computer and it slowly became something she grew interest in. Hometown: Gwinner, N.D. Year: Junior Major: …
Stacey Lilja
Stacey Lilja, a student and working mom, decided to leave her job and come back to school to pursue a degree in education. With the help of professors, she was able to excel in the online program while still having quality family time. Name: Stacey (Kunze) Lilja Hometown: Oriska, N.D. Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Business Education Why …
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 …