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VCSU Departments of Music and Art Collaborate on Echoes & Elements: A Faculty Recital by Dr. Katrina Clements The Valley City State University Music Department is proud to present Echoes & Elements, a solo faculty recital by Dr. Katrina Clements, assistant professor of woodwinds. The recital features collaboration with Angela Mircsov, associate professor of art, …
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HUNTER, N.D. – Northern Cass Elementary School second-grade educator and VCSU alum Jessica Stoen ’10 thought ND State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler was holding an all-school assembly to commend the school on its successful personalized learning pilot. Stoen quickly learned there was another treat in tow: a sweet Valentine’s Day surprise in the …
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Photo: Life in Color by Maleah Pfeifer of Northern Cass High School. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Arts Gallery proudly presents the annual High School Student Art Exhibit, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks created by talented high school students across North Dakota. The exhibition is open to the public February …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s student literary magazine, The Forge, has been recognized as a REALM First Class magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). The distinction was awarded after NCTE reviewed Issue 21 of The Forge, produced by VCSU student editors Sierra Crocker, Abigail Dreher, Beth Mehus and LilyBeth …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University hosts the 2025 North Dakota Intercollegiate Band on February 22, bringing together 87 college students from across the state. Eight different North Dakota institutions are represented in the band, which is directed by Dr. Mary K. Schneider, Professor of Conducting and Director of Bands at Eastern Michigan …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University announced a 6 percent growth in enrollment Tuesday, setting another campus record with 1,854 students enrolled during the spring semester. That shatters the previous spring enrollment record of 1,747 students set in 2024 and even breaks the overall enrollment record of 1,806 students set last fall. VCSU …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Generous donors can once again donate to the VCSU Foundation on Giving Hearts Day. For the ninth consecutive year, the VCSU Foundation is participating in the region-wide day of giving on February 13 to benefit non-profits. Donations to the VCSU Foundation can be given Feb. 13 online or scheduled ahead of time. …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University music department is hosting concert pianist Helber Fernandes Ribeiro for a free public recital on Thursday, Feb. 13. The show begins at 7 p.m. inside the performance hall at VCSU’s Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Ribeiro captivates audiences with his nuanced interpretations and expressive …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) has developed a new major to meet growing workforce demands in the business industry. VCSU will start offering a degree in Data Analytics and Visualization during Fall 2025. This degree prepares students for a career analyzing complex data, extracting insights from the data, and presenting data …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) junior Grady Hornung has qualified for the American Forensics Association National Speech Tournament in North Carolina. Hornung earned his spot at nationals after placing 2nd in Dramatic Interpretation at a tournament this past weekend. A native of Walhalla, N.D., Hornung now has the opportunity to compete …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Art Gallery at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts is set to host the premiere of Reticulations by Eric Lemmon, a bold new composition for live electronics, no-input mixing, and a unique percussive set-up incorporating colored glass shards, stonework, and metal plates. The one-night-only …
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VCSU online master’s and bachelor’s programs recognized by U.S. News & World Report VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) has been ranked among the 2025 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News also ranked VCSU in its 2025 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. VCSU is one …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is seeking employers for its annual Career & Internship Expo on Tuesday, February 25. Students attending the expo will be looking for internships, summer jobs, part-time positions, and full-time opportunities. This is an excellent way for employers to meet soon-to-be graduates and make connections with underclassmen. “This …
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Valley City State University has been named a 2024-2025 STEM School of Excellence in recognition of a wide range of STEM-related initiatives the university leads or collaborates on. The award was announced by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) STEM Center for Teaching and Learning, which annually recognizes schools for their commitment to …
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Valley City State University welcomed nearly 400 elementary and middle school students to campus for the third annual Marketplace for Kids Education Day on Thursday, Jan. 9. Students had opportunities to take part in 27 different classes that featured projects, experiments and presentations from area professionals representing numerous careers and industries. Sessions ranged from “Fun …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The VCSU Art Department announces “A Creative Life”, a retrospective exhibit showcasing the unique vision of photographer Rosanne Olson through three distinct photographic series. The exhibit will be open to the public in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery from Jan. 13 through Feb. 14 during regular gallery …
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Valley City State University (VCSU) celebrated the success of more than 100 graduates Thursday afternoon at the Tenth VCSU Winter Commencement Exercises. VCSU president Alan LaFave presided over the ceremony in historic Vangstad Auditorium where 17 students were recognized for completion of master’s degrees and 103 students for undergraduate degrees. “Our graduates have proven they …
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Valley City State University assistant professor Michelle Abshire has been awarded a grant for nearly $15,000 to purchase equipment and lead a group of students in researching organic carbon in wetland and lake sediments. Abshire received an Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) equipment grant for $14,988 awarded by the National Science Foundation – ND EPSCoR. …
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The Valley City State University music department presents a pair of concerts in Valley City on Dec. 12-13, featuring various groups and holiday classics. Christmas at St. Cate’s is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12, and the VCSU Holiday Showcase is Friday, Dec. 13. After a one-year hiatus, VCSU Music returns to St. Catherine’s Church in …
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Valley City State University’s Tenth Winter Commencement Exercises will take place at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, inside historic Vangstad Auditorium. VCSU president Alan LaFave will preside over the ceremony where 17 students are set to be recognized for completion of master’s degrees and 103 students for undergraduate degrees. Jasmine (Hill) Truax has been selected …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The VCSU Art Department announces Grand Entry, a solo exhibition from L Whitney, noted North Dakota printmaker and VCSU Professor Emeritus of Art, open to the public Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, through Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts (CFA) Gallery. Companion pop-up shows of …
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Valley City State University’s award-winning education department recently hosted more than 80 area high school students interested in pursuing a career in education. VCSU had 84 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors attend a series of Tomorrow’s Teachers Visit Days held Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13 campus. High school students interested in elementary …
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The VCSU Music Department hosts the senior recital of Valley City native Elizabeth Gazeley on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Gazeley, mezzo-soprano, performs her vocal recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday inside the main performance hall at the Center for the Arts. The recital is free and open to …
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The Valley City State University (VCSU) Foundation announced the 2024 Viking Day of Giving will be Thursday, Nov. 14. The Viking Day of Giving is an opportunity for alumni and friends of VCSU to “Row With Us” to support scholarships for students at VCSU. Scholarships donations on the Day of Giving can be directed to specific athletic teams or programs on …
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Valley City State University students taking Biology 376, also known as the Yellowstone Ecology Course, recently traveled to Yellowstone National Park with their professor, Dr. Michelle Abshire. The group of 10 students and three faculty spent the week of Sept. 23-28 studying the ecology of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Students explored the park’s geothermal features …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host a trio of concerts at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts over the next two weeks. The upcoming events include the large Fall Choral Concert featuring dozens of VCSU students, the Ployhar Honor Band that includes 92 area high school students, and the …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University’s award-winning education department is hosting a pair of day-long events for high school students considering a teaching career. Tomorrow’s Teachers Visit Days are scheduled for Oct. 30 and Nov. 13 on the VCSU campus. High school students interested in elementary education or secondary education careers are invited …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) has started a new speech team for the 2024-25 school year. Under the guidance of assistant professor Tammy Jo Taft, the VCSU speech team was reformed this fall after a near 20-year hiatus from campus. VCSU Speech will compete in five tournaments across the region this …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host more than 65 area high school students for an upcoming Spanish Day on the VCSU campus. On Wednesday, October 16, Spanish Day participants will explore the Spanish language and cultures of different Spanish-speaking countries through a variety of fun activities. VCSU Spanish Day is hosted …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The VCSU Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Gallery announces Polymer Skies, a solo exhibition by North Dakota artist Debbie Kauffman, will be open to the public October 14 through November 22. The Valley City community is invited to meet the artist at a reception on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from …
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The music department at Valley City State University is pleased to host faculty member Dr. Ozzie Johnson playing a solo piano recital in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The performance is set for 7 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 4, in the Performance Hall of the CFA. Dr. Johnson is in his third …
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Valley City State University invites the community to an artist talk and reception for visiting artist Ryan Stander’s solo exhibition “Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid”. The event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 2 in the Larry J Robinson Center for the Arts Choir Room at 3:30 p.m. A reception will follow in the …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) has been ranked the top public regional college in North Dakota for the fourth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report. Widely considered the premiere college rankings, the 2025 U.S. News Best College Report was released Tuesday morning. This report ranks colleges annually in areas …
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VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University (VCSU) announced today it has enrolled more than 1800 students for the first time in school history. A record 1806 total students are currently enrolled at VCSU for the 2024 fall semester. That includes 1651 undergraduate students and 155 graduate students. Over the last 10 years, VCSU’s …
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From left: Bill Wieland, John Monilaws and Tricia Lebahn are being inducted into the VCSU Music Hall of Fame. VALLEY CITY – Valley City State University will induct three standout alumni into the VCSU Music Hall of Fame at an upcoming ceremony during Homecoming weekend. William “Bill” Wieland ’86, John Monilaws ’87 and Tricia Lebahn …
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PHOTO: From left: Joe Deutsch, Joan Heckaman* and Chet Pollert* (*Photos provided by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly) VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Alumni Association announced today that Dr. Joe Deutsch has been selected as the 63rd recipient of the VCSU Distinguished Alumni Award. Deutsch and seven other VCSU alumni will …
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The Valley City State University (VCSU) Foundation and Alumni Association is excited to welcome alumni back to VCSU for homecoming next week, Sept. 20-22. “As we prepare to celebrate homecoming, we’re thrilled to welcome back our alumni, family and friends to VCSU. It’s always a special time to reconnect, share stories, and witness the growth …
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Valley City State University is thrilled to present an evening of captivating performances by its esteemed music faculty in the 2024 Fall Music Faculty Showcase. The showcase will take place on Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Performance Hall on the VCSU campus. Attendees can look …
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Valley City State University will host one of South Dakota’s premier jazz ensembles for a free concert September 25th at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. JAS Quintet will perform at the CFA Performance Hall on VCSU’s campus. The concert begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and will feature a mix …
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The VCSU Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts (CFA) Gallery announces visiting artist Ryan Stander’s solo exhibition “Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid” which opens to the public on Monday, August 19, and runs through Thursday, October 3. Stander’s work explores the shaping of place, memory, and religion through interdisciplinary artworks incorporating printmaking, sculpture, …
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Students can earn bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years Valley City, ND –Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced an accelerated program for students pursuing a Sport Leadership and Management undergraduate and graduate degree. The program includes three years of courses on the VCSU campus to earn an undergraduate degree and two years of …
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Building will be new home for the VCSU School of Education and Technology and STEM Education Valley City, ND –Valley City State University (VCSU) will have a groundbreaking event at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, outside of McCarthy Hall to officially mark the start of transformational work on the historic building. McCarthy Hall will become the new home for VCSU’s nationally-recognized School …
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Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) has announced Mark Nelson will serve as the new Vice President for Student Affairs starting July 1. Mr. Nelson will be taking over for Dr. Erin Klingenberg, who is retiring this summer. Nelson, originally from North Dakota, has more than 30 years of experience in higher …
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Robinson retires from VCSU with more than 50 years of service to ND Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) celebrated the service of Larry J. Robinson on Monday, June 10, with an official program recognizing the naming of the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Speakers during the program included President …
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Valley City State University and the Frontier Conference announced today that VCSU will join the athletic conference starting in the fall of 2025. Valley City State University’s athletic teams will compete for one more season in the North Star Athletic Association before joining the Frontier Conference for the 2025-26 season. The Frontier Conference – currently …
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170 students to receive degrees including 153 undergraduates Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) today conferred 170 graduate and undergraduate degrees and three certificates or minors at the spring commencement ceremony held earlier this morning. The ceremony was the 132nd commencement ceremony at VCSU, and 153 undergraduate diplomas were awarded. This includes …
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$5 million gifted to the Forward Together Capital Campaign Valley City State University (VCSU) today announced the largest gift in university history. Gary Tharaldson ’67, and family have given $5 million as part of the Forward Together Capital Campaign. The campaign supports much-needed facility upgrades and student scholarships. The gift will help jumpstart an expansion …
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The Valley City State University (VCSU) Trap Club competed in the North Dakota State Collegiate Trap Shoot on Saturday, April 27. Kaden Schafer, a freshman majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, earned the title for 1st Place Male in Singles Trap with a 93/100 after a two-round shoot-off to break a three-way tie. VCSU’s top shots …
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Valley City, ND – Valley City State University (VCSU) will host spring commencement at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 11 at W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse in Valley City, ND. President Alan LaFave, who began his tenure at VCSU in 2018, will preside over the commencement exercises. Biller, will represent the State Board of Higher Education (SBHE). The …
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Event continues to be largest fundraising event for VCSU Foundation The Valley City State University (VCSU) Foundation has announced more than $125,000 was given by generous donors to support students at the recent Scholarship Auction. More than 370 people attended the event and donations were made in-person, online and through donating items or time for …
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