November - 2023
November 1, 2023
SVSU professor earns national award for teaching excellence
Saginaw Valley State University professor J. Blake Johnson has been recognized for his leadership and excellence in the classroom. Johnson, SVSU professor of art, joins 42 other educators across the country who will be honored with the prestigious 2024 NEA Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence.
November 1, 2023
Dedicated education leaders selected for Gerstacker leadership program at SVSU
The 17th cohort of pre-kindergarten through grade 12 education leaders committed to professional growth will join the Saginaw Valley State University Gerstacker Fellowship program in 2023-24.
November 1, 2023
Past Winners Repeat Success in SVSU Public Speaking Contest
Preparation and passion propelled veteran competitors to the top spots in the 34th Sims Public Speaking Contest on Oct. 27.Evangeline Cruz, a communication and Spanish major from Detroit, and Nimnan Wuyep, an international studies and communication major from Nigeria took first and second place, respectively. For Cruz, this was the second time claiming victory in the competition, which she also won in 2021. Wuyep won the competition in 2022.
November 7, 2023
Saginaw Valley State University and Saginaw Public Schools are collaborating to increase the number of certified teachers in local classrooms, thanks to a $2 million grant from the State of Michigan.
November 14, 2023
College students honed skills at SVSU regional sales competition
Promising future sales professionals had an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and receive personalized training during a groundbreaking regional sales competition hosted by the Scott L. Carmona College of Business at Saginaw Valley State University in October.
November 14, 2023
No argument: SVSU moot court members excel
Two Saginaw Valley State University students combined hard work with experience to argue their way to the top spot at a regional moot court competition on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11 and 12.
November 16, 2023
SVSU ranks as a “Best for Vets” college for 10th consecutive year
Military-affiliated students find a helpful and welcoming environment at Saginaw Valley State University, and that has led to the university being recognized on the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges list for the 10th consecutive year.
November 29, 2023
SVSU receives six-figure gift to boost scholarship support
A six-figure gift from the estate of a former Saginaw Valley State University employee will benefit SVSU students who are current or past members of SVSU’s Support Staff Association or their children or grandchildren.
November 29, 2023
SVSU Moot Court Students Continue to Argue and Advance; 3rd Team Qualifies for National Tournament
The hard-working students in Saginaw Valley State University’s undergraduate moot court program continue to stand out and earn their way to national competition as they impress others with their legal arguments.