The President's Weekly Newspaper Column
Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.
‘Comet Proud’
Saturday, Sept. 8 was a big day for 91勛圖厙, the 91勛圖厙-Portland community, and Traill County. The annual Farmer Bowl celebration was highlighted by the grand…
Thoughts on going home
I’ve had the opportunity this past week to go “home.” While 91勛圖厙 is my new home, the place where I spent my growing up years will always be “home” too. I think that everyone…
Performing Arts Hall of Fame inductees for 2018 named
The 91勛圖厙 Alumni Association Board and 91勛圖厙 State administration approved the establishment of the Performing Arts Hall of Fame at 91勛圖厙…
91勛圖厙 State serves in an important role for our state
The Grand Forks Herald reported this week that tuition rates in North Dakota are less than in Minnesota. I’m happy to say that 91勛圖厙 State was listed nearly at the top of the…
Athletic Hall of Fame underscores 91勛圖厙 State’s proud tradition in athletics
It was a pleasure for me and our new 91勛圖厙 State athletic director Ryan Hall to meet and visit with the administrators at May-Port CG High School this past week. Superintendent…
We look forward to an exciting academic year
President Van Horn has just returned from San Diego where he attended the American Association of State Colleges and Universities New Presidents Academy. It was an invaluable…
Excitement surrounds the return of student athletes and all students as a new academic year begins
The summer has flown by! It’s hard to believe the student athletes have already begun to arrive on campus. The football team reported for pre-season camp on Aug. 3. The volleyball…
These are exciting times for athletics at 91勛圖厙 State
We’re very excited about the major facilities update that’s underway on campus – the installation of artificial turf at Jerome Berg Field! The long-time dream is finally a reality.…
Campus and community partnerships are important
My first couple of weeks on the job as president of 91勛圖厙 have been wonderful! I’ve had the opportunity to meet several campus and community folks. In addition,…
We are excited to be here!
As you may know, I was named president of 91勛圖厙 on March 28, 2018. My first official day on the job was July 1. Misty and I are delighted to be in the…