News
News items about the College of Education. For a complete list of News, please go to the Newsroom. To submit an item, please contact JJ Boehm, director of media and community relations, at ext. 4055
August 6, 2018
Craig Douglas retires as dean of SVSU College of Education; David Callejo Pérez named as interim dean
After more than four decades dedicated to education, Craig Douglas is retiring from work — but he has no plans to step away from his community.
July 13, 2018
Author to speak in Midland about improving children's writing skills
Renowned author and educator Colleen Cruz will give a public talk on how to improve childhood literacy Monday, July 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Middle School in Midland.
June 15, 2018
In face of growing teacher shortage, SVSU to host Education Employment Fair
At a time when Michigan is seeing a growing demand for teachers, Saginaw Valley State University will hold a job fair for positions in the education industry Tuesday, June 19 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall banquet rooms.
June 13, 2018
SVSU’s Tapp elected president of the Michigan Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
University Center, MICHIGAN – The Michigan Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) has elected Anne Tapp, Ph.D. as president of the Board. She begins her term in June 2018. Tapp, who has served on the MACTE executive board, has worked in education for 27 years. She is currently the assistant dean and professor of Saginaw Valley State University’s College of Education.
May 21, 2018
SVSU grad inspired to teach in Detroit
Norma Gonzalez has always possessed a strong desire to teach. Those who have seen her in action are convinced she has made the right career choice.
April 13, 2018
Nostalgia, school spirit defines Bay City Western teacher’s return to SVSU during FIRST Robotics event
?On the outside, Vicki Stoddard this week is clad in pink clothing. As she contemplates her surroundings, though, she can’t help but feel a familiar swell of “red pride” in her heart.
April 10, 2018
Teachers invited to apply for summer writing workshop
The Alden and Vada Dow Creativity Foundation is once again providing generous funding to allow Saginaw Valley State University and other partners to support K-12 teachers in their quest to become writing instructors and inspire a love of writing in their students.
April 4, 2018
SVSU student named top leader in six-state region for her extraordinary enthusiasm
A Saginaw Valley State University student known across campus for enthusiastically promoting school spirit has earned a coveted honor for her passionate advocacy.
March 21, 2018
SVSU seeking nominations for ‘Heroes in Education’
Saginaw Valley State University is seeking nominations for its third annual Heroes in Education awards.
March 14, 2018
SVSU seeks to inspire future teachers in “Heart of Teaching” event
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome leading educators from the Great Lakes Bay Region to provide insight and motivation for students and others seeking education careers during “The Heart of Teaching” forum Friday, March 16 at 1:30 p.m. in Gilbertson Hall.
February 21, 2018
SVSU forensics team continues strong season, takes second place in the state
Saginaw Valley State University's competitive public speaking team placed second overall in the 2018 Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League Novice States Tournament.
December 7, 2017
Dow community engagement leader to deliver SVSU commencement address this month
The director of Global Citizenship for The Dow Chemical Company will speak to graduates of a university nationally recognized for community engagement during Commencement exercises at Saginaw Valley State University. Rob Vallentine will deliver the keynote address to SVSU's newest graduates.
November 13, 2017
SVSU selects K-12 educators for Gerstacker leadership program
A new group of K-12 education leaders committed to professional growth will join the Saginaw Valley State University Gerstacker Fellowship program in 2018.
October 31, 2017
SVSU recognizes outstanding alumni during annual awards ceremony
Business leaders, doctors, a dentist and a military veteran are among the eight individuals whose professional exceptionalism and community engagement were recognized during Saginaw Valley State University's annual Alumni Celebration Friday, Oct. 27.
October 9, 2017
SVSU alumnus and STEM partner honored as Teacher of the Year by Carrollton Public Schools
Craig Coopersmith, a two-time Saginaw Valley State University alumnus and an adjunct instructor of chemistry, has been named Carrollton High School's Teacher of the Year for the 2017-18 school year. Coopersmith will be honored with a plaque as well as funding for classroom supplies.
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