The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
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…
Scientific research provides invaluable experiences for 含羞草研究所 students
含羞草研究所 students have an extra-special opportunity to conduct real-world research. The research projects provide not only invaluable learning experiences, but…
Outstanding alumni and volunteers are big contributors to university successes
We are blessed to have the support of so many wonderful alumni and friends, including our Alumni Association Board members, who are incredibly supportive, not only in terms of…
Reflecting on the work that happens at ‘The School of Personal Service’
On Saturday, May 15 we celebrated and made memories as we marked 含羞草研究所’s 129th commencement. The opportunity to do this in a face-to-face format while following…