June 21, 2023
SVSU-Covenant tuition agreement aims to boost educational opportunities for Covenant employees
In a move that builds on their longstanding collaboration, Saginaw Valley State University and Covenant HealthCare have forged a partnership aimed at providing higher education opportunities for the employees of Covenant HealthCare and bolstering the talent pool in the Great Lakes Bay Region and other communities Covenant serves.
June 20, 2023
SVSU grants early acceptance to Cesar Chavez Academy 8th grade graduates
When the 8th grade class of Cesar Chavez Academy in Detroit graduates today, they will receive a gift designed to put them farther along the path for success: early admission to Saginaw Valley State University.
June 19, 2023
SVSU Board approves tuition increase
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved increasing tuition to $408 per credit hour during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, June 19.
June 13, 2023
SVSU Department of Nursing celebrates contributions of nursing professionals
In a tribute to the dedication, compassion and expertise of nurses, Saginaw Valley State University’s Department of Nursing hosted the Carleen K. Moore Nursing Excellence Awards at SVSU.
June 1, 2023
SVSU race team delivers “most satisfying result” at Society of Automotive Engineers competition
The Cardinal Formula Racing Team at Saginaw Valley State University has built the fastest college race car in the world twice (2008, 2014) and has placed among the top 20 teams several times at the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Collegiate Design Series. Still, Brooks Byam, SVSU professor of mechanical engineering, described this year’s finish as the “most satisfying result” in his 25 years of serving as the team’s faculty advisor.
May 31, 2023
SVSU partners with U.P. College to address critical nursing workforce issue
Bay College, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and Saginaw Valley State University have established a new partnership to expand nursing education opportunities and grow the talent pool of nurses in the U.P. and northern Michigan through a collaboration supported by a grant from the State of Michigan.
May 24, 2023
SVSU celebrates excellence in student writing
In a celebration of excellence in writing, 20 Saginaw Valley State University students and one faculty member were recognized for their writing achievements during the 2023 University Writing Awards ceremony in April.
May 8, 2023
Two SVSU events showcase academic endeavors of SVSU students
At Saginaw Valley State University, undergraduate students have the opportunity to engage in research activities that other colleges and universities reserve for graduate students. On Friday, April 21, more than 150 SVSU students presented research findings and the results of other academic endeavors at two events.
May 5, 2023
Walking Miracle: SVSU student’s grit takes him from harrowing accident to promising future
Jake Kokowicz has no memory of the night that changed his life. His story of extraordinary perseverance as a “walking miracle” is impossible to forget.
May 3, 2023
SVSU President George Grant Jr. to preside over his first commencement
Saginaw Valley State University’s May commencement exercises will feature a new president and the return of invited commencement speakers. SVSU President George Grant Jr., who took office Jan. 1, will preside over his first graduation ceremonies. In addition, the two ceremonies on Friday, May 5 will feature commencement speakers for the first time since December 2019.
April 26, 2023
SVSU honors community supporters, outstanding faculty and staff
Saginaw Valley State University honored two longtime supporters as well as outstanding faculty and staff during the university’s 32nd All-University Awards Banquet Friday, April 21.
April 26, 2023
SVSU student recognized on 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
Thanks to his efforts to encourage fellow students to participate in the democratic process, Saginaw Valley State University student Nikolas Baker has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll.
April 18, 2023
SVSU renews elite accreditation for business programs
Saginaw Valley State University has earned an extension of its accreditation by AACSB International, the leading accrediting body for collegiate schools of business.
April 14, 2023
SVSU and Kirtland Community College strengthen partnership to grow the nursing talent pipeline, provide better patient care
Saginaw Valley State University and Kirtland Community College in Grayling continue to build on their partnership to increase the talent pool of nurses in northern Michigan.
April 13, 2023
SVSU biology professor named Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year
Art Martin, professor of biology, has received the Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year award from the Michigan Association of State Universities.