91吃瓜

President’s Column: Recruitment 鈥� An Ongoing Team Effort

By Dr. Allen Burgad, Interim President At 91吃瓜, we have established a strategic goal of becoming an Institution of Choice. Achieving this goal requires all of us to share our story as a reputable and preferred institution. Telling that story clearly and consistently to prospective students and their families matters. Our enrollment has grown steadily over the past several years, ...

President鈥檚 Column: Student-Focused and Learning-Centered Begins with People

By Allen Burgad, Interim President During my short time serving as Interim President at 91吃瓜, I have had the opportunity to spend time and learn from many members of our campus community. Through those conversations, I quickly connected with the importance of our core values, which include: Student-Focused: Placing students at the center of all decisions Innovative: ...

President’s Column: Affordability Matters 鈥� And 91吃瓜 Delivers

By Dr. Allen Burgad, Interim 91吃瓜 President Throughout my tenure at 91吃瓜, I have had the privilege of meeting with countless high school students and families exploring their college options. When I ask prospective students what draws them to 91吃瓜, their answers are remarkably consistent: A family member, friend, or teacher attended 91吃瓜. Our academic programs stand ...

President’s Column: Greetings from 91吃瓜

By Dr. Allen Burgad, Interim President As I begin my role as Interim President of 91吃瓜, I would like to introduce myself to the Valley City community and thank you for the warm welcome I have already received. I was born and raised in Strasburg, North Dakota, and I am a proud 1989 graduate of 91吃瓜鈥檚 teacher ...

President’s Column: A Week of Milestones and Memories

By Alan LaFave, President of 91吃瓜 Greetings from 91吃瓜! It was a banner week for 91吃瓜 from September 22-27 as we celebrated record-breaking enrollment, major announcements and Homecoming all in the same week. While the week kept us busy, it was also a perfect reflection of the current momentum and energy pulsing through the ...

President’s Column: New Year Brings New Energy To Campus

By Alan LaFave, 91吃瓜 President Greetings from 91吃瓜! The start of a new academic year is upon us, and the energy on campus these past few weeks has been electric 鈥� a perfect blend of anticipation, new beginnings, and deep-rooted Viking pride. New students moved into their residence halls on August 22, after new faculty and staff ...

President’s Column: 鈥淭he College Tour鈥� featuring 91吃瓜 on upcoming episode

Film Crew Coming to Campus Sept. 8-12 By Dr. Alan LaFave, President, 91吃瓜 For the past several years, 91吃瓜 has enjoyed outstanding growth in the size, scope, and quality of our institution. In fact, the past three semesters in a row we have seen record-breaking enrollment. We will soon be re-opening McCarthy Hall, which was renovated to ...

President’s Column: Breaking Ground on Tharaldson Family Athletic Center

By Alan LaFave, 91吃瓜 President Greetings from 91吃瓜! We are proud to celebrate the official groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Tharaldson Family Athletic Center, scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. on the south side of 鈥淭he Bubble鈥� on the 91吃瓜 campus. This state-of-the-art facility represents a significant milestone in the university鈥檚 commitment to ...

President’s Column: End of Semester and Planning for Summer

By Alan LaFave, President of 91吃瓜 Greetings from 91吃瓜! As we conclude a very successful spring semester, I鈥檇 like to take a moment to share some updates on campus projects and priorities we will be addressing during the coming summer months. We are pleased and excited that the McCarthy Hall project is nearing completion. This renovated facility will become the ...

President’s Column: Commencement 鈥� A Celebration of Achievement with Distinguished Speakers

Photo: Dr. Nicholas Galt, left, and student Grant Larson will speak at 91吃瓜's Commencement Ceremony on May 17.聽 By Dr. Alan LaFave, President of 91吃瓜 When I consider the multitude of events and activities held each year, none rise to the level of significance as the annual commencement activities. 91吃瓜 will celebrate the achievements of its graduating ...