News
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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 19, 2021
SVSU to host saxophonist Derek Brown in concert
Saginaw Valley State University and the Rhea Miller Concert Series will host saxophonist Derek Brown on Friday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
November 10, 2021
SVSU to host Veterans Day celebration
Saginaw Valley State University will host its Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the SVSU Thompson Student Activity Room.
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 8, 2021
SVSU selects K-12 educators for Gerstacker leadership program
With a keen awareness of the academic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new group of K-12 education leaders will focus on professional growth as part of Saginaw Valley State University’s Gerstacker Fellowship Program.
October 29, 2021
Michigan Author wins SVSU literature award
Saginaw Valley State University has awarded the 2021-2022 Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross Award for Literature to author T. Marie Bertineau for her debut memoir, “The Mason House.” The award is part of SVSU’s community-minded commitment to recognize exceptional writing within Michigan.
October 21, 2021
SVSU to host central figure in Flint water crisis
Saginaw Valley State University will host Mona Hanna-Attisha, M.D., the Flint pediatrician whose research proved that children were exposed to lead from the Flint water supply.
October 7, 2021
SVSU students score decisive victory in fundraising competition
While Saginaw Valley State University came out on top of Battle of the Valleys, nonprofit organizations in Midland and Grand Rapids were the big winners of the yearly fundraising competition.
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.
September 21, 2021
SVSU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Saginaw Valley State University kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with an event at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, on SVSU’s campus, on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 1-4 p.m.
September 17, 2021
SVSU named Great College to Work For, 6th consecutive year for workplace recognition
Through a collective commitment to supporting one another and overcoming challenging circumstances, Saginaw Valley State University earned designation as one of the 2021 Great Colleges to Work For®. It is the sixth consecutive year the university has received this recognition.
September 10, 2021
SVSU “Post(al) Pandemic” art exhibition delivers glimpses into life under the shadow of COVID-19
Artists from across the nation and around the world are displaying their works at Saginaw Valley State University’s Art Department Gallery.
September 7, 2021
SVSU to host 9/11 Heroes Run to benefit national foundation
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting its annual 9/11 Heroes Run on Saturday, Sept. 11, to benefit the Travis Manion Foundation.
September 3, 2021
Scholar to discuss Muslim ways of understanding women during Akbar Lecture
Saginaw Valley State University will host a virtual presentation by a scholar of religion, gender and ethics.
June 30, 2021
SVSU selects 23rd class of student leaders for Roberts Fellowship
A group of Saginaw Valley State University students will fuel their passion for leadership and service through their participation in the Roberts Fellowship program.