VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University recently hosted the inaugural session of the Teacher Empowerment Incubator, a program focused on empowering educators in rural North Dakota to lead change in their schools and communities. Led by The Educators’ Lab in conjunction with VCSU, the Teacher Empowerment Incubator is an 8-month professional development experience …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Foundation has launched a new and improved website at www.vcsualumni.org, making it even easier for VCSU alumni to stay connected. Through a more user-friendly interface on www.vcsualumni.org, VCSU graduates can share major life events with Foundation staff, donate to scholarships or other VCSU causes, or nominate …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University has announced the 2025 class of inductees into the Osmon Icon Coaches Hall of Fame. This year, 27 outstanding VCSU alumni will be honored for their lifelong contributions to coaching, education, and student development. These Viking graduates represent a legacy of leadership, sportsmanship, and excellence across high …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University announced today that residents of South Dakota, Montana, Manitoba and Saskatchewan will receive the same special tuition rate as Minnesota students who attend VCSU. VCSU has adjusted its contiguous tuition rate to extend the same great value to all five neighboring states and provinces. Students from …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, June 12, to celebrate the start of construction on its new athletic facility. The Tharaldson Family Athletic Center will be located just south of the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse and will feature a spacious indoor turfed practice area, a modern weight …
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Photo: VCSU students and staff in the Fisheries & Wildlife program are pictured with alumni Dick Monson. Note: This story originally appeared in the April 2024 edition of The Bulletin. VCSU Alum Provides Support for Fisheries & Wildlife The VCSU student experience for Fisheries and Wildlife majors is about to get even better. Already a …
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Valley City State University honored more than 300 graduates on Saturday during its 133rd Commencement Ceremony. Held at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, the 2025 Spring Commencement recognized 24 graduate students and 294 undergraduate students who earned their degrees over the past year at VCSU. “One thing is abundantly clear, you have all been very involved …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University has selected four incoming freshman students to receive the prestigious McCready Scholarship for the 2025-26 school year. The McCready Scholarship is the highest scholarship available at VCSU and covers full funding for tuition, fees and books for the student’s first four years at Valley City State University. …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Department of Language and Literature invites the public for a night of poetry, stories and violin music Thursday, May 14, at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The evening includes a solo concert by Olga Chavarro, a distinguished violinist from the University of Quindío …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University will recognize more than 300 graduates during its annual Spring Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 17, inside the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse. President Alan LaFave, who began his tenure at VCSU in 2018, will preside over the commencement exercises. Curtis Biller will represent the State Board of Higher …
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Photo: From left, Grant Larson, Beth Mehus, LilyBeth Townsend, Grace Reep, Tara Dahl and Grace Mueller have received the Viking Pilot Award. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Six Valley City State University students have been honored with the 2025 Viking Pilot Award in recognition of their substantial contributions to campus. Grant Larson (Leeds, N.D.), Beth Mehus …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – More than 45 Valley City State University students will present their research, writing and other creative activities during the annual VCSU Scholar Symposium. The Scholar Symposium will be held Tuesday, May 6, in the main lobby at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Presentations run from 10 a.m. to …
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Photo: The VCSU Trap Shooting Team, from left, McCoy Mohl, Kelby Gjovik, Brooke Gaudry, Nick Deschamp, Kasey Odegaard, Grant Larson, Tyler Johnson, Ty Awender, Quentin Glueckert, Logan Heen, Madi Wilhelmi, Jake Hennings, Cali Steffan, Cooper Monilaws (not pictured). VCSU defeats NDSCS in team division shoot-off JAMESTOWN, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Trap …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Ensembles from the Valley City State University Department of Music are going on tour in early May, performing nine concerts in North Dakota and South Dakota from May 2-9. The VCSU Music Tour begins with a kick-off concert on Friday, May 2, at VCSU’s Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts, …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University students provided free tax return preparation for community members this year, helping to prepare 50 tax returns free of charge. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program was offered by students and faculty from the VCSU Department of Business and is for low-to-moderate income taxpayers. The average …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Department of Business has gained accreditation for its business administration program from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). The IACBE Board of Commissioners at its April meeting granted first-time specialized business accreditation to VCSU for its Bachelor of Science program with a major in …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Three Valley City State University students qualified for and competed at the Collegiate DECA national competition earlier this month in California. Senior Jalynn Anderson, sophomore Matt Belgarde and junior Sarah Monilaws all represented VCSU in competitive events at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference, held April 5-8 in San Francisco. …
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Photo: Brittany Nathan, left, is presented flowers by members of Student Senate. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University Student Senate has presented its Student Advocate of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards, highlighting the accomplishments of Brittany Nathan and Dr. Nicholas Galt. Brittany Nathan is the assistant director for resident life …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Opera Ensemble is pleased to announce its spring concert, scheduled for Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. The performance takes place at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Under the direction of Dr. Stephen Cunningham, the Opera Ensemble will present a selection of pieces …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The VCSU Scholarship Auction raised $125,000 for student scholarships during the annual event held Friday, April 11, at the Valley City Eagles Club. “The support and generosity from our community is greatly appreciated,” said Kim Hesch, assistant director for university advancement. “Thank you to everyone that donated items, attended the auction, …
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Photo: Serve, by Courtney Fiebiger, won 1st place in the 2024 VCSU Juried Student Art Exhibit. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The VCSU Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery presents the annual Juried Student Art Exhibit, featuring a diverse range of artwork created by VCSU students this academic year. The exhibit opens to the public on …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University math department hosted its 2nd Annual Math Competition on April 9, welcoming more than 450 junior high and high school students from 37 different schools. The competition featured 259 students in grades 7-9 and 195 students in grades 10-12. Students competed as individuals and as teams …
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Photo: VCSU faculty Dr. Nicholas Galt, center, is pictured with VCSU administrators and employees from the science department. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University faculty have named Nicholas Galt, Ph.D. and Benjamin Noteboom, Ph.D. as the recipients of the 2024-25 VCSU Faculty Excellence Awards. President Alan LaFave and Director for Academic Affairs Larry …
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Dr. James Boe, center, is pictured with wife Natalie and VCSU faculty members. From left: Clayton Mannie, Natalie Boe, James Boe, Lisa Krumwiede and Peder Gjovik. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Dr. James Boe, Dean of Graduate Studies and Extended Learning at VCSU, was awarded with Academy of Fellows Membership at the annual International Technology and …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University Student Health Services will host the annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, April 16, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the VCSU Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees can expect amazing door prizes, hands on activities, and wellness information from 27 …
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Tickets are still available for the 30th annual VCSU Scholarship Auction happening Friday, April 11. “Adventure Awaits! A Night Full of Treasure” begins at 5 p.m. Friday at the Valley City Eagles Club. This year’s pirate-themed event will be full of treasure, swashbuckling adventurers, and a feast fit for a captain. Auction tickets are on …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University junior Grady Hornung competed this weekend at the American Forensics Association (AFA) National Speech Tournament in North Carolina. Hornung earned his spot at nationals through placing in competition at multiple events this year. Hornung qualified in Dramatic Interpretation and competed in three rounds at the 47th AFA …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, an honor that highlights its commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. Since its founding in 2000, Colleges of Distinction has awarded schools for their successful implementation of high-impact educational practices and hands-on learning. The …
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The Valley City State University Music Department is pleased to announce two upcoming concerts at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The Spring Instrumental Concert will take place on Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m., and the Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert is Tuesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. Both concerts are free of charge and open …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University graduates during the 2023-24 academic year had a 99% success rate according to VCSU’s Career Outcomes Report. Compiled by the VCSU Career Services Office, the report details the success of recent graduates in finding work or continuing their education at a higher level. Students who received an …
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VCSU Skeet Team members, from left: Grant Larson, Ty Awender, Logan Heen, Kasey Odegaard, Tyler Johnson, and Cooper Monilaws Skeet Team begins competition this spring VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Shooting Sports Team is expanding its offerings, announcing the addition of its first official skeet shooting team. VCSU added shooting sports …
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The Valley City State University Department of Music presents House of Life, a faculty recital on Friday, March 28. This recital features the music of Johannes Brahms and Ralph Vaughan Williams performed by Dr. Stephen Cunningham, bass-baritone and Dr. Ozzie Johnson, piano. House of Life showcases classical art song with two important song cycles from the Romantic period. Vaughan Williams’ “House …
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The Valley City State University Art Department presents Distracted by Daydreams, Eve Scott’s capstone exhibit, available in the Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from March 31 to April 11. A senior from Mandan, N.D., Scott is presenting an artist talk discussing her artwork on Monday, March 31, at 1:30 p.m. in the CFA Choir …
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Valley City State University Department of Mathematics will host hundreds of area students for the 2nd Annual VCSU Math Competition on Wednesday, April 9. The competition is open to students in grades 7-12. Registration is done online at the link below and will close on Tuesday, April 1. View the Online Registration Form The event …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is launching a new certificate that prepares students to fly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Starting in the Fall 2025 semester, the VCSU Social Science Department is offering an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle/Unmanned Aerial Systems program. The 7-credit certificate of completion includes three classes and can be completed in …
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Jacob Gottenborg ’22 tells us the story of how he landed a position as a relationship manager for Ascend Financial just two years after graduation. Current Residence: Bozeman, Mont. Major/Minor: Business administration, concentration in HR and management, minors in marketing and business software applications Tell us how you ended up in your current career. I was …
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The VCSU Music Department presents the Love and Loss choral concert Friday, March 7, at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The moving program explores the depths of love and loss, featuring pieces like “When I Fall in Love”, “Vive L’Amour”, and “Cry Me a River”. The concert includes performances by the VCSU …
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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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VCSU Departments of Music and Art Collaborate on Echoes & Elements: A Faculty Recital by Dr. Katrina Clements The Valley City State University Music Department is proud to present Echoes & Elements, a solo faculty recital by Dr. Katrina Clements, assistant professor of woodwinds. The recital features collaboration with Angela Mircsov, associate professor of art, …
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HUNTER, N.D. – Northern Cass Elementary School second-grade educator and VCSU alum Jessica Stoen ’10 thought ND State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler was holding an all-school assembly to commend the school on its successful personalized learning pilot. Stoen quickly learned there was another treat in tow: a sweet Valentine’s Day surprise in the …
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Photo: Life in Color by Maleah Pfeifer of Northern Cass High School. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Arts Gallery proudly presents the annual High School Student Art Exhibit, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks created by talented high school students across North Dakota. The exhibition is open to the public February …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s student literary magazine, The Forge, has been recognized as a REALM First Class magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). The distinction was awarded after NCTE reviewed Issue 21 of The Forge, produced by VCSU student editors Sierra Crocker, Abigail Dreher, Beth Mehus and LilyBeth …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University hosts the 2025 North Dakota Intercollegiate Band on February 22, bringing together 87 college students from across the state. Eight different North Dakota institutions are represented in the band, which is directed by Dr. Mary K. Schneider, Professor of Conducting and Director of Bands at Eastern Michigan …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University announced a 6 percent growth in enrollment Tuesday, setting another campus record with 1,854 students enrolled during the spring semester. That shatters the previous spring enrollment record of 1,747 students set in 2024 and even breaks the overall enrollment record of 1,806 students set last fall. VCSU …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Generous donors can once again donate to the VCSU Foundation on Giving Hearts Day. For the ninth consecutive year, the VCSU Foundation is participating in the region-wide day of giving on February 13 to benefit non-profits. Donations to the VCSU Foundation can be given Feb. 13 online or scheduled ahead of time. …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University music department is hosting concert pianist Helber Fernandes Ribeiro for a free public recital on Thursday, Feb. 13. The show begins at 7 p.m. inside the performance hall at VCSU’s Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Ribeiro captivates audiences with his nuanced interpretations and expressive …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) has developed a new major to meet growing workforce demands in the business industry. VCSU will start offering a degree in Data Analytics and Visualization during Fall 2025. This degree prepares students for a career analyzing complex data, extracting insights from the data, and presenting data …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) junior Grady Hornung has qualified for the American Forensics Association National Speech Tournament in North Carolina. Hornung earned his spot at nationals after placing 2nd in Dramatic Interpretation at a tournament this past weekend. A native of Walhalla, N.D., Hornung now has the opportunity to compete …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Art Gallery at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts is set to host the premiere of Reticulations by Eric Lemmon, a bold new composition for live electronics, no-input mixing, and a unique percussive set-up incorporating colored glass shards, stonework, and metal plates. The one-night-only …
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VCSU online master’s and bachelor’s programs recognized by U.S. News & World Report VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) has been ranked among the 2025 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News also ranked VCSU in its 2025 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. VCSU is one …
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