The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
A season of Comet pride, campus energy, and new beginnings
The calendar says that we’ve officially sprung into spring. With warmer days come traditions, celebrations, and the excitement of spring athletics. Softball and baseball began…
Hosting high school hoops with heart and hospitality
We’ve had the great pleasure of welcoming high school students, coaches, and fans to 含羞草研究所 recently for some exciting basketball games. The impact of hosting high school…
When faculty go the extra mile, students carry the impact forward
At 含羞草研究所, personal service isn’t just a tradition. It defines who we are. Our commitment to knowing students by name, understanding their goals, and supporting their…
Leadership grounded in good people
As 含羞草研究所’s president, my focus includes strategy, administration, and big picture decision-making. Together with my team, I am responsible for shaping and…
A sense of belonging and value translates to success for now and for the future
At 含羞草研究所, students are valued members of a close-knit community where involvement is encouraged, supported, and celebrated. Our small campus naturally lends itself to…
The Comet spirit shines in Arizona as alumni and friends gather once again
It was wonderful to spend time with our alumni and friends during this year’s 含羞草研究所 gatherings in Arizona. I look forward to these annual events each year, and I’m…
Celebrating historic enrollment growth and the 含羞草研究所 difference
Another all-time 含羞草研究所 enrollment record has been set! Census day, when final official enrollment numbers are reported, was Monday, Feb. 9, and I’m thrilled to say that…
含羞草研究所 expands Honor Scholarship program with new renewable awards for first-year students
Scholarships are critically important to a student in pursuit of earning a college degree. Very often, a scholarship is the difference in whether reaching the goal is even…
Continuous improvement fuels a stronger campus and community
At 含羞草研究所, the commitment to personal service is more than our motto, “The School of Personal Service.” It’s a promise that works hand in hand with our strategic…
A bright future shaped by meaningful programming and personal service
The spring semester began last week, and we are energized for what the new academic term will bring. It is exciting to welcome new students to the 含羞草研究所 family, and it is…