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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 …

Hotline // August 20, 2025

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: VCSU awarded $478,000 research grant VCSU Student Affairs launches care team VCSU professors present at North Dakota Career and Technical Education (CTE) Professional Development Conference “Do You Feel What I Feel” opens Aug. 18 at CFA Gallery Viking Sports Update What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…

Hotline // August 5, 2025

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: “Do You Feel What I Feel” opens Aug. 18 at CFA Gallery Kiecker attends ChemEd 2025 Meet Amber Knutson VCSU Night at the F-M RedHawks Viking Sports Update What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City…

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 …

Hotline // July 23, 2025

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: President’s Column: “The College Tour” featuring VCSU on upcoming episode VCSU, M State celebrate innovative Tech Ed transfer pathway VCSU Faculty and Graduates Receive ITEEA Awards VCSU Professors Attend North Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NDCTM) Summer Conference Rasmussen named Difference Maker VCSU Night at the F-M …

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 …

Hotline // June 25, 2025

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: VCSU breaks ground on Tharaldson Family Athletic Center Students named to Spring 2025 honor rolls VCSU Foundation Recognizes Donors VCSU Student Affairs hosting “Lunch Talks” for Parents Frey receives ‘Difference Maker’ award Johnson attends North Dakota Music Teachers Association State Conference Meet Emma Marsing Viking Sports Update What’s …

Hotline // June 11, 2025

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: President’s Column: Breaking Ground on Tharaldson Family Athletic Center VCSU Announces 2025 Osmon Icon Coaches Hall of Fame Inductees VCSU offers “Neighbor Rate” to regional out-of-state students VCSU Hosts Inaugural Teacher Empowerment Incubator VCSU Foundation Launches New Website Beebe named Staff Member of the Quarter What’s happening at …

Hotline // May 28, 2025

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: VCSU to Break Ground on Tharaldson Family Athletic Center Private Donation Will Enhance Fisheries & Wildlife Program VCSU Honors Graduates at 133rd Commencement Wicktor presents at 33rd Annual 18th- and 19th-Century British Women Writers Conference Russi serves as dialect coach and hair designer for ‘Pride and Prejudice’ production …

Taylor Pfeifer

Name: Taylor Pfeifer Hometown: Reiles Acres, N.D. Taylor Pfeifer, a senior at Northern Cass High School, is celebrating a huge milestone in her education. While Pfeifer is leaving Northern Cass with a high school diploma, she is also leaving with her associates degree from VCSU! Although the journey had its ups and downs, she’s been …