Attending VCSU has allowed Sarah Monilaws, a senior from Absaraka, N.D., an opportunity to pursue communication, marketing and digital design, all while putting those classroom skills to use in her internships. What are you studying at VCSU? Corporate communication with minors in marketing and digital design What made you choose a communication degree? I wanted … Continue reading "Sarah Monilaws" The post Sarah Monilaws appeared first on Valley City State University.

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: VCSU hosting 22nd Ployhar Honor Band this week KFGO’s Joel Heitkamp broadcasts from VCSU VCSU celebrates National Day on Writing Elston named ‘Staff Member of the Quarter’ CSSE faculty and students attend CyberCon Conference Student Affairs update VCSU.AI – Prompt Writing Viking Sports Update What’s happening at VCSU … Continue reading "Hotline // October 22, 2025" The post Hotline // October 22, 2025 appeared first on Valley City State University.

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University music department is hosting the 22nd annual Ployhar Honor Band Concert on Friday, bringing together more than 90 high school students from across the region. The free public concert begins at 5 p.m. inside VCSU’s Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The concert includes pieces by … Continue reading "Ployhar Honor Band Concert On Campus Friday" The post Ployhar Honor Band Concert On Campus Friday appeared first on Valley City State University.

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: VCSU Partners with Tost N’ Jam Podcast Daryn Imani Nowlin Guest Recital tonight CCHD clinic on campus this Thursday VCSU to celebrate National Day on Writing on Oct. 20 Spanier receives ‘Difference Maker’ award VCSU.AI – What are the top 5 AI prompts from students and faculty? Viking … Continue reading "Hotline // October 15, 2025" The post Hotline // October 15, 2025 appeared first on Valley City State University.

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is partnering with the Tost N’ Jam Podcast to deliver weekly episodes featuring local news and sports. Hosted by longtime local media personalities Tim Ost and Paul McDonald, the Tost N’ Jam Podcast has recorded more than 80 episodes over the past two years. McDonald recently joined … Continue reading "VCSU Partners with Tost N’ Jam Podcast" The post VCSU Partners with Tost N’ Jam Podcast appeared first on Valley City State University.

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: President’s Column: A Week of Milestones and Memories VCSU Music welcomes Daryn Imani Nowlin for guest recital VCSU.AI – Innovation and imagination in the age of AI Park management class takes field trip to Itasca State Park Social science faculty and student present at the Northern Great Plains … Continue reading "Hotline // October 8, 2025" The post Hotline // October 8, 2025 appeared first on Valley City State University.

By Alan LaFave, President of VCSU Greetings from Valley City State University! It was a banner week for Valley City State University from September 22-27 as we celebrated record-breaking enrollment, major announcements and Homecoming all in the same week. While the week kept us busy, it was also a perfect reflection of the current momentum … Continue reading "President’s Column: A Week of Milestones and Memories" The post President’s Column: A Week of Milestones and Memories appeared first on Valley City State University.

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University music department presents an evening recital by Daryn Imani Nowlin, mezzo-soprano, October 15 at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Nowlin is a rising professional in the music world and will be at VCSU for an afternoon masterclass followed by a free public recital … Continue reading "VCSU Music Welcomes Daryn Imani Nowlin for Guest Recital" The post VCSU Music Welcomes Daryn Imani Nowlin for Guest Recital appeared first on Valley City State University.

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: U.S. News ranks VCSU #2 Public Regional College in the Midwest VCSU celebrates reopening of McCarthy Hall Gable receives ‘Difference Maker’ award Halvorsen and Reep receive recognition for their research at the Dakota History Conference Mircsov participates in National Council of Arts Administrators Conference What’s happening at VCSU … Continue reading "Hotline // October 1, 2025" The post Hotline // October 1, 2025 appeared first on Valley City State University.

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University officially reopened McCarthy Hall with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept. 26, celebrating a complete $13.5 million renovation of the building. After a yearlong remodel, McCarthy Hall reopened to students and employees in August as the new home for VCSU’s renowned School of Education and the … Continue reading "VCSU Celebrates Reopening of McCarthy Hall" The post VCSU Celebrates Reopening of McCarthy Hall appeared first on Valley City State University.

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University has once again earned national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, securing the No. 2 spot among Public Regional Colleges in the 12-state Midwest region. VCSU also maintained its position as the Top Public Regional College in North Dakota for the … Continue reading "U.S. News Ranks VCSU #2 Public Regional College in the Midwest" The post U.S. News Ranks VCSU #2 Public Regional College in the Midwest appeared first on Valley City State University.

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University has launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute for Teaching and Learning, positioning itself at the forefront of shaping North Dakota’s K–12 education future through the integration of AI. The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education provided final approval for the AI Institute for Teaching and Learning … Continue reading "VCSU Establishes AI Institute for Teaching and Learning" The post VCSU Establishes AI Institute for Teaching and Learning appeared first on Valley City State University.

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University has set a fall enrollment record for the third consecutive year, enrolling 1827 students this semester. Since 2012, VCSU’s enrollment has grown by 34 percent, with the university achieving new fall enrollment records in 12 of the past 13 years. This year’s total includes 1663 undergraduates and 164 … Continue reading "VCSU Sets 3rd Consecutive Fall Enrollment Record" The post VCSU Sets 3rd Consecutive Fall Enrollment Record appeared first on Valley City State University.

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) — Valley City State University invites area high school students and classes to its annual Spanish Day on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Hosted by VCSU’s Language and Literature Department, the event immerses students in the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries through engaging, hands-on activities. Participants will: Explore contemporary slang from across the Spanish-speaking world Learn … Continue reading "VCSU to Host Spanish Day for High School Students, Oct. 8" The post VCSU to Host Spanish Day for High School Students, Oct. 8 appeared first on Valley City State University.

Photo, from left: Trent Kosel, Ashley (Smette) Krinke, Jessica (Hintz) Stoen and Bruce Babcock. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Nine Viking Alumni will be honored at the Valley City State University Alumni Association Honors Breakfast during Homecoming Week. The VCSU Alumni Association announced that five alumni will receive the Certificate of Merit award, three alumni are … Continue reading "VCSU Alumni Association Announces Homecoming Honorees" The post VCSU Alumni Association Announces Homecoming Honorees appeared first on Valley City State University.

REGISTER FOR TOMORROW’S TEACHERS DAYS VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s nationally recognized School of Education is hosting a pair of Tomorrow’s Teachers Days this fall, giving high school students an inside look at VCSU’s teacher education programs. High school juniors and seniors who are considering a career in education are invited to … Continue reading "Tomorrow’s Teachers Days at VCSU" The post Tomorrow’s Teachers Days at VCSU appeared first on Valley City State University.

This week’s Hotline includes the following articles: VCSU Homecoming Set for Sept. 22-27 Vikings Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductees VCSU hosting 22nd Ployhar Honor Band Viking Sports Update What’s happening at VCSU and around Valley City… The post Hotline // September 17, 2025 appeared first on Valley City State University.

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s 2025 Homecoming Week runs Sept. 22-27 on the VCSU campus. Homecoming Week includes a variety of activities for both students and alumni, including a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated McCarthy Hall and an induction ceremony for the Vikings Hall of Fame. View the Homecoming Website & … Continue reading "VCSU Homecoming Set for Sept. 22-27" The post VCSU Homecoming Set for Sept. 22-27 appeared first on Valley City State University.