By Alan LaFave, VCSU President Greetings from Valley City State University! We are proud to celebrate the official groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Tharaldson Family Athletic Center, scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. on the south side of “The Bubble” on the VCSU campus. This state-of-the-art facility represents a significant milestone … Continue reading "President’s Column: Breaking Ground on Tharaldson Family Athletic Center" The post President’s Column: Breaking Ground on Tharaldson Family Athletic Center appeared first on Valley City State University.

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 … Continue reading "VCSU Hosts Inaugural Teacher Empowerment Incubator" The post VCSU Hosts Inaugural Teacher Empowerment Incubator appeared first on Valley City State University.

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 … Continue reading "VCSU Foundation Launches New Website" The post VCSU Foundation Launches New Website appeared first on Valley City State University.

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 … Continue reading "VCSU Announces 2025 Osmon Icon Coaches Hall of Fame Inductees" The post VCSU Announces 2025 Osmon Icon Coaches Hall of Fame Inductees appeared first on Valley City State University.

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 … Continue reading "VCSU offers “Neighbor Rate” to regional out-of-state students" The post VCSU offers “Neighbor Rate” to regional out-of-state students appeared first on Valley City State University.

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 … Continue reading "Hotline // May 28, 2025" The post Hotline // May 28, 2025 appeared first on Valley City State University.

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 … Continue reading "VCSU to Break Ground on Tharaldson Family Athletic Center" The post VCSU to Break Ground on Tharaldson Family Athletic Center appeared first on Valley City State University.

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 … Continue reading "Private Donation Will Enhance Fisheries & Wildlife Program" The post Private Donation Will Enhance Fisheries & Wildlife Program appeared first on Valley City State University.

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 … Continue reading "VCSU Honors Graduates at 133rd Commencement" The post VCSU Honors Graduates at 133rd Commencement appeared first on Valley City State University.

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 … Continue reading "Taylor Pfeifer" The post Taylor Pfeifer appeared first on Valley City State University.

Grant Larson, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education, will deliver the student address at spring commencement. Hailing from a farm near Leeds, N.D., Larson is the fourth generation in his family to pursue a career in teaching. Throughout his time at VCSU, Larson demonstrated a deep commitment to both his … Continue reading "Grant Larson" The post Grant Larson appeared first on Valley City State University.

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: President’s Column: End of Semester and Planning for Summer The Forge open mic night set for May 14 VCSU hosts Colombian violinist May 14 VCSU Commencement Set for May 17 VCSU hosts Scholar Symposium Multicultural Affairs hosts meal for AAPI month 2025 Viking Awards Senior Spotlight: Peyton Zaun … Continue reading "Hotline // May 14, 2025" The post Hotline // May 14, 2025 appeared first on Valley City State University.

By Alan LaFave, President of VCSU Greetings from VCSU! As we conclude a very successful spring semester, I’d like to take a moment to share some updates on campus projects and priorities we will be addressing during the coming summer months. We are pleased and excited that the McCarthy Hall project is nearing completion. This … Continue reading "President’s Column: End of Semester and Planning for Summer" The post President’s Column: End of Semester and Planning for Summer appeared first on Valley City State University.

Name: Peyton Zaun Hometown: Valley City, N.D. Major/Minor: Chemistry & Health Science  Graduation Year: 2025 What made you choose those majors? I chose my majors because I’ve always had an interest in biological sciences and chemistry, as well as scientific discovery. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities on campus? I was on the Men’s Basketball … Continue reading "Peyton Zaun" The post Peyton Zaun appeared first on Valley City State University.

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 … Continue reading "VCSU Commencement Set for May 17" The post VCSU Commencement Set for May 17 appeared first on Valley City State University.

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: Student Senate Announces 2025 Viking Pilot Awards VCSU Announces McCready Scholars VCSU hosts Colombian violinist May 14 VCSU Commencement Set for May 17 VCHS students recognized at VCSU Dual Credit Writers Conference Dramstad named Difference Maker Viking sports update What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City… The post Hotline // May 7, 2025 appeared first on Valley City State University.

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. … Continue reading "VCSU Announces McCready Scholars" The post VCSU Announces McCready Scholars appeared first on Valley City State University.

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 Wednesday, 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 … Continue reading "VCSU hosts Colombian violinist May 14" The post VCSU hosts Colombian violinist May 14 appeared first on Valley City State University.

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 … Continue reading "Student Senate Announces 2025 Viking Pilot Awards" The post Student Senate Announces 2025 Viking Pilot Awards appeared first on Valley City State University.

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: President’s Column: Commencement – A Celebration of Achievement with Distinguished Speakers VCSU Music Tour Kick-Off Concert is May 2 VCSU Scholar Symposium set for May 6 Business Department earns IACBE accreditation VCSU Wins Collegiate Trap Shooting State Championship VCSU Students Prepare Free Tax Returns For Community VCSU Piano … Continue reading "Hotline // April 30, 2025" The post Hotline // April 30, 2025 appeared first on Valley City State University.