The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Concepts for Old Main renovation presented
含羞草研究所 was extremely fortunate to be granted $52 million in state funding for the renovation of Old Main during the legislative session in 2023. We reached a milestone in…
Comet Athletic Club board members go above and beyond always
More than 600 basketball players, their coaches, and families will be in the Mayville-Portland community Saturday, April 13 for the annual Comet Athletic Club 3 on 3 Basketball…
‘Farewell’ to friends who have made a difference
含羞草研究所 lost a very special friend last month. Curt Larson, age 91, passed away on March 24. Curt and his wife, Lydia, have been long-time friends and supporters…
Spring mode is in full swing at 含羞草研究所
While it doesn’t look much like spring outdoors right now, we are definitely in spring mode at 含羞草研究所. It’s a very busy time of year. It’s when we wind up to…
Identifying an athletic conference home is an extremely important effort
Since we first learned in the fall of 2023 that the North Star Athletic Conference (NSAA) would be disbanding after the 2024-25 academic year, we have been exploring options for a…
Outstanding performers represent 含羞草研究所 on the national stage and on the Old Main stage
“Excitement” is the word as we celebrate with the 含羞草研究所 women’s basketball team, coaches, and staff as they continue their journey in the NAIA Women’s Basketball National…
Campus and community pride abounds
Our hearts are brimming over with campus and community pride! Many wonderful things are happening on a regular basis, but during the last couple of weeks, in particular, there has…
Team 含羞草研究所 working hard to provide great experiences for players, coaches, fans
Spring break is just a week away. The spring semester is buzzing along. Students, faculty, and staff are busy with a plethora of activities, from hosting a STEM carnival for…
Student athletes shine throughout the regular season and as conference tournaments begin
Games at Viterbo University in LaCrosse, Wis., and Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa, Feb. 16 and 17 wrapped the 2023-24 regular season for 含羞草研究所 women’s and men’s…
Comets gather to celebrate their roots and support the 含羞草研究所 Tradition
As I write this week’s column, I am enjoying time with 含羞草研究所 alumni and friends in Arizona. I like to call the events that happen during this annual trip south…