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Hotline // December 10, 2025

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: Winter Commencement Scheduled for Dec. 18 Dr. Allen Burgad appointed interim President for VCSU VCSU hosts 80+ educators for Personalized Learning Workshop NDUS shines the spotlight on VCSU AI Institute Gierke receives ‘Difference Maker’ award Returning Student Scholarship deadline approaching “The Sketchbook Project” Opens at VCSU Arts Gallery … Continue reading The post Hotline // December 10, 2025 appeared first on Valley City State University.

Name: Anna Erickson Hometown: Cooperstown, N.D. Major/Minor: Mathematics Education major, Computer Science minor Graduation Year: 2027 What are you involved in on campus? I work on campus as a tutor for both mathematics and computer science, and I also serve as a Student Pathway Mentor. Beyond academics, I’m involved in Drama Club and Speech, and I … Continue reading The post Anna Erickson appeared first on Valley City State University.

Name: Jaydin Rombs Hometown: Aberdeen, S.D. Major/Minor: Music Education major, Psychology minor Campus involvement: National Association for Music Education (NAfME), Viking Student Veterans Club, Viking Ambassador Graduation Year: 2028 Tell us what led you to choose your major. Has your military service affected that at all? I have been set on music education since I first … Continue reading The post Jaydin Rombs appeared first on Valley City State University.

Macy Fridgen, winter commencement student speaker

Macy Fridgen, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources with a concentration in Management, will deliver the student address at winter commencement. A transfer student-athlete from Bismarck, N.D., Fridgen has excelled during her time at VCSU. As she prepares to move back to her hometown, she reflects on the skills and friendships she’s … Continue reading The post Macy Fridgen, winter commencement student speaker appeared first on Valley City State University.

Winter Commencement Scheduled for Dec. 18

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s 11th Winter Commencement Exercises take place at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18, inside historic Vangstad Auditorium. VCSU president Alan LaFave will preside over the ceremony where 15 students are set to be recognized for completion of master’s degrees and 106 students for undergraduate degrees. Macy Fridgen has … Continue reading The post Winter Commencement Scheduled for Dec. 18 appeared first on Valley City State University.