March 4, 2022
SVSU professors to use Braun Fellowship to study public literacy, modern political discourse
Saginaw Valley State University has awarded the annual Braun Fellowship to Sherrin Frances, professor of English, and Natalia Knoblock, associate professor of English, to support their research.
February 28, 2022
SVSU to host Girls Scouts for a day of STEM this Saturday
Saginaw Valley State University will explore the fun side of STEM with a group of area Girl Scouts during a daylong event Saturday, Feb. 26.
January 21, 2022
SVSU’s chief diversity officer recognized for exemplary service to the Great Lakes Bay Region
Mamie T. Thorns, associate vice president and chief diversity officer for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Saginaw Valley State University has been honored with the MLK Jr. Unity Award by the Iota Chi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha,
January 20, 2022
Recent SVSU track and field graduate earns prestigious NCAA Top 10 honor
Lauren Huebner, a two-time graduate of SVSU, has been named to the NCAA’s 2022 Today’s Top 10 list. The award recognizes former student-athletes for success in the classroom, competition and community.
January 12, 2022
Three champions for diversity, understanding honored with Drum Major Award at MLK Regional Celebration
Three champions for diversity, understanding and support of underserved people in the Great Lakes Bay Region have been selected to receive the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Community Service Award.
December 28, 2021
Graphic design grad brings characters to life
Kyle Sarafolean ('14), graphic design grad, brings characters to life finding success in “dream job.”
December 7, 2021
66th U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to give virtual talk at SVSU in January
The country’s former top foreign affairs adviser to the president of the United States, Condoleezza Rice, will be the keynote speaker for the 13th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Celebration.
November 29, 2021
Runner-up in 2020 displays determination to win SVSU public speaking contest
Saginaw Valley State University student Evangeline Cruz placed second in the 2020 Sims Public Speaking Contest. She learned from experience and returned to win the 2021 competition with a presentation about discrimination against transgender athletes.
November 18, 2021
President Bachand announces plan to retire from SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University President Don Bachand announced his intent to retire from SVSU in December of 2022, concluding more than 40 years of service to the university.
November 8, 2021
SVSU brings cultures together for 23rd International Food Festival
Saginaw Valley State University’s dining hall will turn into a melting pot of delicious dishes from various countries during the 23rd annual International Food Festival.
November 5, 2021
SVSU faculty presented with Distinguished Professor of the Year Awards
The Michigan Association of State Universities (MASU) honored two Saginaw Valley State University faculty members with the Distinguished Professor of the Year Award during the Oct. 25 meeting of the SVSU Board of Control.
October 14, 2021
SVSU students elect 2021 Homecoming royalty
Students at Saginaw Valley State University have selected three of their peers to reign as the 2021 Homecoming royalty.
October 8, 2021
SVSU graduates earn competitive scholarship while attending PA, dentistry school
Two recent Saginaw Valley State University graduates were rewarded for their commitment to underserved populations in healthcare.
October 5, 2021
SVSU student-led production opens theatre season
An SVSU student’s passion project will mark the first in-person theatre production of the 2021-22 academic year.
September 24, 2021
SVSU annual student-run fundraiser begins
Saginaw Valley State University students are back on campus in full force, and one of the student body’s most meaningful traditions is gearing up to be stronger than ever, with Grand Valley State University back in the competition.