January 29, 2021
Passionate SVSU Professor Receives National Board Appointment
Dedicated professor of teacher education at Saginaw Valley State University, Anne Tapp, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE).
January 11, 2021
Dedicated SVSU Theatre Professor Earns Prestigious National Honor for Teaching
Peggy Mead-Finizio, assistant professor of theatre at Saginaw Valley State University, is this year's recipient of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Innovative Teacher award.
January 9, 2021
Dedicated SVSU Theatre Professor Earns Prestigious National Honor for Teaching
Peggy Mead-Finizio, assistant professor of theatre at Saginaw Valley State University, is this year's recipient of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Innovative Teacher award.
December 18, 2020
Four SVSU students qualify for moot court nationals in January
Members of Saginaw Valley State University’s nationally-ranked moot court program continued to demonstrate their commitment to hard work as four students recently qualified to advance to a national tournament in January.
December 18, 2020
SVSU forensics team performance in state tourney sends students to nationals in April
The Saginaw Valley State University forensics team won third place in the Team Sweepstakes category at the fall Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 5.
December 16, 2020
Political commentator Van Jones set as virtual MLK event speaker for SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University in January will welcome Van Jones, a political commentator who regularly appears on nationally-televised TV programs, to deliver the keynote address for the 12th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. This year's event will be presented virtually.
December 11, 2020
SVSU's Battle of the Valleys rivalry back on as GVSU returns to fundraising competition
Student leaders say the renewed rivalry will energize the fundraiser, which typically is scheduled each fall during the week leading up to the universities’ football matchup.
December 2, 2020
SVSU student actors, vocalists to perform in virtual holiday show
Saginaw Valley State University’s theatre department will adopt a fitting theme (“Stay At Home”) as part of a virtual performance of SVSU’s annual holiday variety show.
November 25, 2020
SVSU faculty, professor, student honored with YWCA Women of Achievement Awards
Three members of the Saginaw Valley State University community were among 12 women the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region honored for their leadership and contributions to social causes across the area.
November 20, 2020
SVSU alumnus directs audio play based on Welsh folktales
A Saginaw Valley State University alumnus’ Welsh folktales-inspired musical drama will be available for audiences this weekend. The pre-recorded audio play utilizes SVSU theatre talent.
November 9, 2020
SVSU’s Master of Social Work program receives national accreditation
With faculty, staff and resources dedicated to empowering students eager to engage and enrich communities, the Master of Social Work program at Saginaw Valley State University was fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), an accreditation agency.
November 6, 2020
Empowered by SVSU program, Meridian Public Schools leader named Superintendent of the Year in Michigan
For the second consecutive year, a member of a prestigious Saginaw Valley State University leadership development program that empowers K-12 education leaders was recognized as the top superintendent in Michigan.
November 5, 2020
SVSU student-led fundraiser raises over $18K for Bay Area Women's Center
Overcoming logistical challenges presented by the pandemic, Saginaw Valley State University students worked hard to support a regional nonprofit, raising $18,573.46 to help the organization bolster its services preventing domestic violence and sexual assault.
November 2, 2020
SVSU, MiSTEM honor regional K-12 educators excelling in STEM
To honor the hard work, dedication and contributions made to STEM education, Saginaw Valley State University and MiSTEM East Central Michigan Region recognized 10 K-12 educators and staff with an award that will benefit their students’ education.
October 29, 2020
SVSU theatre to stream play that explores race relations
As conversations about social justice and race relations are in the forefront of American culture, a Saginaw Valley State University theatre director hopes his latest production provides valuable perspectives for a constructive conversation.