April 4, 2019
SVSU student-organized bowling fundraiser at Stardust Lanes to support assisted living facility
When Lindsey Mead in high school began volunteering at Community Village, an assisted living facility for senior citizens in Saginaw Township, she became fast friends with its residents.
April 2, 2019
SVSU adviser receives top honor for work with future health professionals
Heidi Lang has spent two decades empowering college students seeking careers as medical professionals. Now members of that industry are shining a spotlight on her career guiding prospects at Saginaw Valley State University.
April 2, 2019
SVSU student to compete among nation's top college actors, follows in brother’s footsteps
Jared Kaufman is no stranger to the limelight, but landing the leading role in a Saginaw Valley State University production during his freshman year still managed to rattle his nerves leading up to opening night.
March 29, 2019
FIRST Robotics state championship expected to bring 8,000 people
About 5,500 high school students are expected to participate in the FIRST Robotics state championship Wednesday through Saturday, April 10-13, at SVSU’s Ryder Center.
March 26, 2019
SVSU program empowers math teachers in region's middle schools
Education advocates say an SVSU-based leadership education initiative for teachers will bolster math studies and achievement in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
March 26, 2019
SVSU Concert Choir joins Saginaw symphony, choral society for 'massive' concert
With a strong communal spirit, SVSU's Concert Choir will join forces this week with The Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and Saginaw Choral Society for a concert event presented at a grand scale.
March 18, 2019
Theatre director from SVSU brings collaborative spirit to 'Mamma Mia!' regional production
There's a lot going on with the unprecedented multi-theatre production of "Mamma Mia!" planned for fall. But one common theme — the desire to unify communities — seems to neatly tie together the ambitious effort for director Tommy Wedge.
March 13, 2019
Economist to discuss central bank's influence on U.S. economy during SVSU talk
An economist hoping to familiarize Midwestern communities with the United States’ central banking system will visit Saginaw Valley State University later this month.
March 13, 2019
SVSU international students plan evening of dance, music, celebration of cultures
Audiences can expect to behold a colorful lineup of songs, dancing, fashion and theatrical performances — representing more than a dozen cultures — during Saginaw Valley State University’s 18th annual Intercultural Night.
March 12, 2019
SVSU to host nationally renowned author and commentator Michael Eric Dyson
Outspoken New York Times columnist, political TV pundit and Georgetown University professor Michael Eric Dyson will visit Saginaw Valley State University this month.
March 11, 2019
Trailblazing retired Navy captain to speak at SVSU
A military veteran who retired as the highest-ranking African-American woman in U.S. Navy history will talk about her career as a trailblazer during a visit to Saginaw Valley State University.
March 6, 2019
SVSU students spend spring break volunteering at nonprofits
Saginaw Valley State University students are spending their spring break vacations this week supporting communities across the Midwest and East Coast states.
March 5, 2019
SVSU student-vocalist bests Midwest's top college talent at singing competition
After years spent working tirelessly to reach her potential as a vocalist, Alivia Combs is rising to the top of the singing competition among her peers.
February 27, 2019
SVSU alumna's book aims to inspire interest in science among children
When her daughter was two, Jennifer Douglas read an article that encouraged parents to "make up science stories for your children" in order to inspire their interest in the subject.
February 19, 2019
SVSU student’s entrepreneurial spirit shines in statewide competition
The childhood lemonade stands were just a warmup for Maggie Walker, a Saginaw Valley State University student whose entrepreneurial ambitions led her to start a retailing business as a college junior and win a first-place statewide award for it recently.