Also Named #1 Best Value School for In-State Students VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – U.S. News and World Report has named Valley City State University the No. 1 Public Regional College in the Midwest in its 2027 Best Colleges Rankings. Released on Tuesday, the U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings evaluate colleges and universities across the United …
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Audition Materials Due by September 30 Are you a high schooler who loves band? Are you a community member who wants to support local art? Either way, you have come to the right place! This October, the Valley City State University music department is inviting students from across the region to participate in the 23rd …
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Photo: Students cross the VCSU Footbridge during the 2026 Summer Vikes on Central event. Total Headcount Rises to 1871 Students VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University has set a fall enrollment record for the fourth consecutive year, enrolling 1871 students this semester. This year’s total includes 1723 undergraduates and 148 graduate students. …
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Photo: VCSU faculty Luis Betancur speaks to students during a Spanish Day activity related to Alebrijes, which are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of mythical creatures. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host area high school students and classes for its annual Spanish Day on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Hosted by VCSU’s Language and Literature …
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Bass Receives National Honor for 2nd Time VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Valley City State University’s Dave Bass has been named the 2025-26 NAIA Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year, the national office announced Tuesday as part of its 2026 National Awards Day. Named in honor of former NAIA Vice President of Legislative Services …
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The 2026 Valley City State University Homecoming Week runs Sept. 14-19. Current students, alumni and community members are invited to partake in a full week of events. Homecoming Week kicks off with the 43rd annual Bill Osmon Fun Run on Monday, Sept. 14. The event is named in honor of legendary VCSU coach and athletic …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Valley City State University is hosting the return of the North Dakota Science Teacher Association (NDSTA) Fall Conference in October. After a 7-year hiatus, the NDSTA is reorganized and hosting a one-day fall conference at VCSU on Saturday, Oct. 24. The conference is open to K-12 science teachers and preservice teachers. …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University and the Valley City community will come together for a night of live music, games, giveaways, and delicious street food on Thursday, Sept. 10, in downtown Valley City. The 5th annual Summer Vikes on Central welcomes incoming and current VCSU students to Valley City and introduces them to …
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Photo, from left: Wes Anderson, Dave Bass and Curtis Olson will be recognized with awards from the VCSU Foundation and Alumni Office. VALLEY CITY, N.D. – More than a dozen alumni and friends of Valley City State University will be recognized with awards during the VCSU Alumni Association’s 2026 Homecoming celebration, scheduled for September 18-19. …
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4 Universities Adding Women’s Flag Football Programs NORTH DAKOTA — Valley City State University is one of four North Dakota institutions working together to expand opportunities for women student-athletes through the development of women’s flag football programs and a new regional competitive partnership. Valley City State University (VCSU), Bismarck State College (BSC), Dickinson State University …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University has been recognized among the 2026 America’s Best Colleges for Women rankings published this summer by Newsweek. It is one of several recent accolades VCSU has received from various groups. Newsweek America’s Best Colleges for Women America’s Best Colleges for Women is a comprehensive ranking from …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Music Department is hosting Clarinet Day at VCSU on Wednesday, Sept. 23, welcoming area high school students for a free day of clarinet activities. The all-day event is designed to bring high school clarinet students to campus for demonstrations and lessons, masterclasses, a performance as …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery announces the opening of “Inhabiting an Ecological In-Between” – a solo exhibition of Katie Simmons’ artwork. The exhibit is open to the public August 24 through Oct. 8 during regular gallery hours, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University faculty member Dr. Amber Ussatis Aberle has been named the 2026 North Dakota Teacher Educator of the Year by the North Dakota Association for Career and Technical Education (NDACTE). The award was announced August 4 during the ND Career and Technical Education Professional Development Conference in …
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Photo, from left: VCSU Interim President Allen Burgad, NDSCS Interim President Lisa Karch and NDSCS Vice President for Academic Affairs William Fanning meet to discuss and sign an articulation agreement for Career and Technical Education. Agreement Creates a Seamless Pathway for Students VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) and North Dakota …
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Five Individuals and One Team Being Inducted VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Valley City State University will honor five individuals and one team with induction into the VCSU Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming weekend this fall. The Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Friday, September 18, 2026, as part of VCSU Homecoming festivities. The …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Brittany Bell, Ed.D., has been hired as Valley City State University’s next Vice President for Student Affairs, the university announced today. Interim President Dr. Allen Burgad said Bell begins her duties on or around August 17. Bell will succeed Erin Klingenberg, who has served as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs …
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Photo: A new World War II Heritage Trail interpretive panel has been installed at the VCSU campus. It is located near a previous commemorative panel and ship’s anchor that designate VCSU’s roll in the Navy V-12 Program during World War II. Barnes County Museum Hosting “Grand Opening” for Heritage Trail VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – …
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Photo: INSTEM students participate in the “Microbe Mayhem” activity with VCSU science professor Hilde van Gijssel. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University INSTEM Academy brought more than 125 students to campus this month for weekly sessions focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math. Students from 15 different school districts attended the …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University is now streaming on Prime Video. VCSU’s episode of The College Tour – a national TV series that filmed on campus in September – officially premiered Tuesday, June 16, on Amazon Prime Video. The College Tour showcases VCSU and its campus by telling the real stories …
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Photo: The south end of the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse gym is shown as construction continues for VCSU’s athletic facility expansion. The large mechanical systems behind each basket have been removed, and the old boiler room and south garages are undergoing renovation. Major Milestones Happening in Coming Months VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Construction continues to …
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VALLEY CITY – Friends, family, and former colleagues of Larry Robinson gathered Wednesday morning to plant a tree in his honor on the Valley City State University campus. A 1971 graduate of Valley City State, Robinson began his career at VCSU in 1975 and retired in 2024 after nearly 50 years of dedicated service to …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University has announced the offering of several new academic certificates for the 2026-27 school year, including certificates in American Sign Language (ASL) and Game Design. The new certificate in ASL is a collaborative partnership with Lake Region State College, offering students specialized knowledge and skills to communicate …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Foundation held its annual Donor Recognition Luncheon on Monday, June 8, bringing together numerous donors and thanking them for their contributions to VCSU. The Foundation also provided special recognition for 19 donors who achieved new lifetime giving levels of $25,000 or above over the past …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University, in collaboration with several North Dakota University System institutions, is bringing faculty and instructional staff together this summer for a four-part virtual workshop series focused on enhancing online course design. Hosted by the VCSU AI Institute for Teaching and Learning, the series introduces participants to the …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University has selected three incoming freshman students to receive the prestigious McCready Scholarship for the 2026-27 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, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University recognized the accomplishments of more than 350 graduates at its 134th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 16. The 351 graduates from the past year represent the largest graduating class in school history and include 53 graduate students earning master’s degrees along with 298 undergraduate students. “Your …
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Photo: VCSU’s Viking Pilot recipients, clockwise from top left – Olivia Backus, Alliana Freund, Cherokee Warnecke, Madilyn Klabo, Zachary St. Aubin, Nyssa Haslerud and Sarah Monilaws. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Student Senate has awarded its 2026 Viking Pilot award to seven students in recognition of their diverse contributions to …
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VCSU Celebrates Largest Spring Graduating Class in School History VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host its 134th Commencement Exercises at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 16, inside the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse. VCSU will celebrate the largest spring semester graduating class in school history, recognizing more than 230 students who completed their degrees …
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Photo: Members of Student Senate present Erin Edinger (center) with her Student Advocate Award. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University Student Senate has announced its Student Advocate and Teacher of the Year awards, spotlighting the accomplishments of Erin Edinger and Lindsey Kiecker. Edinger, VCSU Director for Residence Life, was voted the 2025-26 Student …
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The Valley City State University Larry J. 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 is open from April 27 to May 16 and can be view during regular gallery hours at the VCSU Center …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host its annual Scholar Symposium on Tuesday, May 5, at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The event begins at 10 a.m. and concludes around 3:30 p.m. A record 100+ VCSU undergraduate students will showcase their research, writing or other creative projects developed …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s Prairie Waters Education and Research Center is hosting three separate 2026 summer camps that provide opportunities for students to learn more about water ecosystems and have fun doing it. Splashin’ Around at Prairie Waters, Fishin’ Around the Prairie Waters and STEM Explorers: Water Research Institute all …
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Photo, from left: Katie Jones and Sarah Monilaws show off their Top 10 medals. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University students Sarah Monilaws and Katie Jones were named finalists and placed Top 10 at the national collegiate DECA competition held in Louisville, Kentucky, April 18-21. Monilaws, a senior from Absaraka, N.D., and …
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Photo, from left: Minot State University President Dr. Steven Shirley, VCSU Interim President Dr. Allen Burgad, Superintendent of the Williston Basin School District 7 Dr. Jason Germundson and Williston State College President Dr. Bernell Hirning. VCSU and Williston State Formalize Co-Matriculation Model VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University has partnered with Williston …
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Photo: VCSU faculty Anthony Dutton, center, is pictured with VCSU administrators and employees from the social science department. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University faculty have named Anthony Dutton, Ph.D. and Lindsey Kiecker, M.S. as the recipients of the 2025-26 VCSU Faculty Excellence Awards. Interim President Allen Burgad and Vice President for …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. – The search committee appointed by the State Board of Higher Education to identify the next permanent president of Valley City State University (VCSU) has suspended the current presidential search process. The decision was made by the search committee following the recent withdrawal of multiple semi-finalist candidates who accepted other professional opportunities …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University hosted about 300 middle school and high school students on April 9 for the VCSU Regional Science Olympiad. A total of 21 teams competed at the Science Olympiad, which had been rescheduled from April 2 due to weather. Students prepared for a wide range of STEM topics, …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Department of Mathematics hosted its third annual Math Competition on April 8, welcoming 539 students from 49 schools across North Dakota and the region. Students in grades 7-12 competed in individual and team-based problem-solving challenges designed to promote creative thinking, collaboration, and a genuine enjoyment …
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Student Ensembles, Guest Artists & Senior Recitals Highlight Upcoming Schedule VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts is the place to be over the next four weeks. The VCSU music department will present or host 10 different concerts from April 10 to May 5, bringing …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Storytelling, a Senior Capstone exhibit by Valley City State University student Kara Pranzo, will be featured in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from April 13-24. Pranzo will deliver an artist talk about the exhibit on Monday, April 20, at 3 p.m. in the CFA Choir Room. The …
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Hornung and Weber travel to Portland April 3 for competition VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University students Grady Hornung and Anastasia Weber have qualified for the national collegiate speech tournament and will travel to Portland, Oregon, for the competition on April 3. Hornung, a senior from Walhalla, N.D., will compete in Dramatic Interpretation …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University Student Health Services will host the annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the VCSU Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees can expect exciting door prizes, hands-on activities and wellness information from more …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University senior Jora Leeseberg’s capstone art exhibit, Bloom, will be on display in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from March 30 through April 10. Bloom showcases Leeseberg’s use of art mediums such as textiles, ceramics, photography, and painting. Within her artwork, Leeseberg uses …
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Valley City State University Music is thrilled to be featuring Norwegian concert pianist Oda Voltersvik in a piano recital at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts on Sunday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. This program – “Grieg in Dialogue” – will present music by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) corresponding with …
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Stars, Stripes and Scholarships VALLEY CITY – Tickets are on sale now for the annual VCSU Scholarship Auction happening Friday, April 17, at the Valley City Eagles Club. This year’s theme of “Stars, Stripes & Scholarships” brings a patriotic celebration to the Eagles Club. Expect an evening filled with red‑white‑and‑blue spirit, standout auction items, and …
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Photo: VCSU interim president Allen Burgad, right, and BSC interim president Dan Leingang shake hands on Tuesday. BISMARCK, N.D. – Bismarck State College (BSC) and Valley City State University (VCSU) outlined a new academic partnership designed to strengthen North Dakota’s teacher workforce pipeline by creating a teaching degree pathway at BSC for students pursuing careers …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University senior Hanna Wieland’s capstone exhibit, Becoming, will be on display in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from March 16–27. Becoming showcases Wieland’s digital design work, including branding, logo design, and creative pieces inspired by personal experiences. The show will focus on Wieland’s growth …
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Photo, from left: Dr. Jamie Wirth, VCSU Math Department Chair; Mr. Larry Brooks, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Allen Burgad, Interim President, after Burgad signed the MOA with University of North Dakota. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University and the University of North Dakota have signed a new Memorandum of Agreement …
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Photo: Dr. Thiago Ferreira will present a dynamic lecture recital on Tuesday, March 17, at VCSU. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The VCSU Department of Music invites audiences to experience a dynamic lecture recital on Tuesday, March 17, celebrating the music of acclaimed Brazilian composer Marlos Nobre (1939-2024). This special event highlights Nobre’s IV Northeastern …
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