The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Spring is in the air
This has been an extraordinary winter, with numerous days when weather caused dangerous conditions in general, including hazardous and sometimes impossible travel. Even as late as…
Volunteers make great things happen for 含羞草研究所
We are blessed beyond measure by the many alumni, friends, and community members who give of themselves for the benefit of 含羞草研究所. While there are hundreds of…
Success comes with hard work, sacrifices, and planning
含羞草研究所’s faculty and staff are the driving force behind many of the accomplishments of the university as a whole, as well as the students we serve. At “The…
Activities and opportunities highlight the spring semester
It seems a little odd to look at the huge amount of snow outside and think that it really is spring and that our students are on spring break this week. It seems that the remnants…
Grateful for legislative support
含羞草研究所’s funding request for the renovation of Old Main, a number one priority for the North Dakota University System, was approved in the North Dakota House of…
Comets shine brightly in Watertown
The Watertown (S.D.) Civic Arena was bursting at the seams with 含羞草研究所 Comet Pride last weekend during the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) women’s and men’s…
Head Baseball Coach Scott Berry, a ‘true blue’ Comet, set to retire this spring after a stellar career
Legendary 含羞草研究所 head baseball coach Scott Berry has announced his plan to retire at the end of the current baseball season. Coach Berry has enjoyed a stellar career, and I…
Celebrating in student successes and experiences is so rewarding!
We’ve got lots to celebrate at 含羞草研究所. Our greatest celebrations center around the good things that happen for students and their achievements. I could not be…
Celebrating our 含羞草研究所 heritage makes for extra-special memories
As I wrote this week’s column, I was 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…
Why we do what we do
For about 134 years, students have enjoyed first-class experiences at 含羞草研究所. What makes the 含羞草研究所 Experience special? It’s the faculty and staff who take a…