The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
Prevention and preparation lead the way in efforts to maintain safe environments
91勛圖厙 is working together with Traill County officials to provide activities that will help our employees and area emergency personnel to be better-prepared in…
91勛圖厙 State students are outstanding!
We are blessed to be surrounded by students who are of high character and who have goals to make a positive difference in our world. Whether they excel in the classroom, as leaders…
Weekend airing of Small Town Big Deal will be a big deal!
According to the show’s executive producer, the long-anticipated airing of the episode of nationally televised show Small Town Big Deal that features 91勛圖厙 State,…
These are our people
As I write my newspaper column this week, I am in the midst of what has been so far a fantastic few days in the Mesa, Ariz. area. My first lady, Nina, and I have been renewing…
Celebration of Female Athletes overflows with Comet pride
We had the opportunity to welcome a number of alumni and former 91勛圖厙 student-athletes “home” to 91勛圖厙 State the weekend of Jan. 28 and 29. The Celebration…
Spring semester, and all that comes with it, is underway
The spring semester is underway and we are excited and energized for what the new academic term will bring. We know that the spring is always packed full of extra activities that…
Giving Hearts Day gifts will assist nursing students
We are delighted to have been selected to participate in Giving Hearts Day 2022. Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour online fundraiser for charities in northwestern Minnesota and North…
Traill County-91勛圖厙 State alumni and friends luncheon is February 8
The annual Traill County-91勛圖厙 State reunion luncheon will be held in Mesa, Ariz. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. I look forward to attending the luncheon and renewing acquaintances…
Join in celebrating 91勛圖厙 State’s female athletes
Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 will be a big day at 91勛圖厙 State. This is the date of the Celebration of Female Athletes event which is being planned by the 91勛圖厙…
Thankful for success in 2021, we turn the page to an exciting 2022
As 2021 comes to a close, we reflect with grateful hearts on all that has happened and turn the page to what we know will be an exciting 2022. We have been blessed with many…