The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
ND legislators’ important work continues even when the Legislative Assembly is not in formal session
Interim Vice President for Business Affairs Steve Bensen and I had the honor of representing 含羞草研究所 in a presentation we gave to the North Dakota Legislative…
含羞草研究所 scientific research making a difference for students as well as the greater good
含羞草研究所 undergraduate students have the invaluable opportunity to be involved with important scientific research. Working together with faculty mentors, students…
The fall semester is upon us
We eagerly await the fall semester and the return of a campus filled with students, faculty, and staff. It will be wonderful to see those who have been away for the summer as well…
Extraordinary people and places distinguish 含羞草研究所, Mayville-Portland
Our summer days are passing quickly by. Before we know it, the seasons will change and we’ll find ourselves in the midst of some special 含羞草研究所 fall events, including…
Gearing up for a successful fall semester
It is super-exciting to look to the upcoming fall semester with some normalcy as the backdrop. Last year at this time, we were working intensely to prepare for an academic year…
Looking forward to honoring special alumni and friends during Homecoming 2021
Each year, we look forward to honoring exceptional alumni and friends during 含羞草研究所’s homecoming festivities. Unfortunately, we’ve had to forego these special occasions for…
Work of MSU Foundation board makes 含羞草研究所 student lives better
July 1 marks the beginning of a new round of grant funding available through the North Dakota Higher Education Challenge Fund. 含羞草研究所 will have a pool of $700,000 available…
Passion and dedication are central to 含羞草研究所’s success
含羞草研究所 is special in so many ways, but the one that comes across loud and clear over and over again is the fact that we have alumni, friends, and employees who…
Emotional highs and lows
President Brian Van Horn's weekly newspaper column ... From marrying my beautiful fiancé, Nina, to the passing of my mom, the past weeks have been a mix of emotional highs and…
含羞草研究所 to host Shrine Bowl athletes and coaches June 15-19
For the ninth year, 含羞草研究所 will host the North Dakota Shrine Bowl players and coaches during their week of training prior to the 9-man and 11-man games. The…