2016 - All News/Archive
January 4, 2016
SVSU to host 600 high school students in the health sciences
Saginaw Valley State University will host 600 high school health science students for a HOSA competition Wednesday, Jan. 6.
January 8, 2016
Dow Corning executive to keynote regional Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at SVSU
The senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Dow Corning, N. Cornell Boggs III, will serve as the keynote speaker for the seventh annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts at Saginaw Valley State University.
January 15, 2016
SVSU students compete in national moot court tourney in California
Four Saginaw Valley State University students from SVSU’s nationally-ranked moot court program are competing in the American Collegiate Moot Court Association national tournament hosted by California State University-Long Beach Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15-16.
January 19, 2016
National spotlight shines on SVSU alum Janis
Former Saginaw Valley State University wide receiver Jeff Janis, 2013, B.S., was the center of attention during the Green Bay Packers' Saturday, Jan. 16 Divisional playoff matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
January 19, 2016
SVSU student team wins national sportsmanship award
Saginaw Valley State University was represented by 14 members of its Sigma Pi fraternity chapter in the NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation National Flag Football Championships in Pensacola, Florida January 2 - 4.
January 26, 2016
SVSU, Dow to dedicate mobile science lab
Saginaw Valley State University and The Dow Chemical Company will officially dedicate and publicly unveil a mobile science laboratory during a brief ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. in SVSU’s Ryder Center.
January 26, 2016
SVSU students fare well in national moot court tournament
Four Saginaw Valley State University students competed in the American Collegiate Moot Court Association national tournament hosted by California State University, Long Beach on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15-16.
January 27, 2016
SVSU and Dow showcase new mobile lab designed to boost STEM education
Saginaw Valley State University and The Dow Chemical Company leaders unveiled a new mobile research laboratory during a ceremony at SVSU Wednesday, Jan. 27.
January 28, 2016
SVSU club hockey team plans community skating event at Saginaw’s Hoyt Park
The Saginaw Valley State University club hockey team will take part in a community engagement event Saturday, Jan. 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Hoyt Park near the corner of South Washington and Ezra Rust in downtown Saginaw.
January 29, 2016
Two Saginaw Valley State University faculty members will study common health issues through support from SVSU’s Braun Fellowship.
February 1, 2016
SVSU hosting leading speakers and other events for Black History Month
Saginaw Valley State University will feature workshops, guest speakers, cultural celebrations and other events as part of Black History Month.
February 3, 2016
SVSU's Berry honored as outstanding educator by regional athletic training organization
Saginaw Valley State University's David Berry, professor of kinesiology, recently was named the 2016 Outstanding Educator award recipient by the Great Lakes Athletic Training Association. The award recognizes educators for their work both with students and professionals.
February 3, 2016
SVSU welcomes author Julie Iromuanya for reading series
Writer Julie Iromuanya will speak at Saginaw Valley State University as part of the school's “Voices in the Valley” reading series Monday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in SVSU's Founders Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
February 3, 2016
SVSU ad expert Yelkur shares insights on 50 years of Super Bowl commercials
Rama Yelkur, Saginaw Valley State University's dean of the College of Business and Management, has been one of the world's leading experts on Super Bowl advertising for pretty much all of the 21st century.
February 3, 2016
SVSU students to analyze Super Bowl 50 commercials Sunday
A New Lothrop native once again will join one of the world's leading Super Bowl advertising experts in analyzing the trends and consumer impact of the ad lineup planned for this year's big game.
February 3, 2016
Gershwin, Bach, Mozart music featured in upcoming SVSU concert
Saginaw Valley State University's Department of Music will present "Music Majors in Recital" Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
February 8, 2016
SVSU to host ‘Heart of Teaching’ event
Saginaw Valley State University’s College of Education is hosting an event designed to increase interest in the teaching profession at a time when jobs in the field are on the rise. A “Heart of Teaching” panel discussion will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Gilbertson Hall, room GS 202.
February 10, 2016
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome some 100 K-12 teachers in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, math) for the 2nd annual STEM teachers dinner Thursday, Feb. 11 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall Banquet rooms.
February 12, 2016
SVSU to offer college credit to graduates of teacher cadet programs
Saginaw Valley State University has signed an agreement with the Michigan Department of Education that will allow high school students from approved teacher cadet programs to receive university credit.
February 12, 2016
SVSU vocalists combine with Saginaw Choral Society in concerts
Saginaw Valley State University's Cardinal Singers and Concert Choir will team up with Saginaw Choral Society to perform in the concert “The Valley Sings Saturday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. The performances in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall are free and open to the public.
February 16, 2016
SVSU Board grants tenure to 17 faculty
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved tenure for 17 members of the SVSU faculty during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 15.
February 17, 2016
Book examining the growth of Islam in Detroit wins SVSU literature award
The winner of the 2015-16 Saginaw Valley State University Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross Award for Literature is an author of a book tracing the roots of Islam in Detroit.
February 18, 2016
SVSU theatre to perform 'Terra Nova,' play based on doomed South Pole expedition
Saginaw Valley State University's Department of Theatre in February will present Ted Tally's play based on a real-life doomed expedition to the South Pole in the early 20th century.
February 22, 2016
SVSU students take home three first-place finishes at forensics competition
Saginaw Valley State University students delivered an inspired performance at a recent intercollegiate speech tournament, showing themselves to be among the top college public speakers and debaters in Michigan.
February 22, 2016
Survivor determined to beat cancer, joins fellow students at SVSU’s Relay for Life
With a clean bill of health, Olivia Hawley plans to showcase what perseverance looks like when she participates in Saginaw Valley State University’s annual Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society Friday, Feb. 26.
February 22, 2016
Bay City Handy students to visit SVSU for Day of Writing
Some 30 students from Handy Middle School in Bay City are scheduled to visit SVSU Tuesday, Feb. 23 as part of a “Day of Writing” event intended to reinforce the importance and value of writing.
February 23, 2016
SVSU Intercultural Night to feature ‘Olympics’ theme, showcase talent from across the globe
Saginaw Valley State University will host its 15th annual Intercultural Night Friday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
February 24, 2016
Historian to talk race, gender, ghosts during SVSU seminar
An award-winning author and historian will discuss her study of race and gender in southern ghost tours during a Saginaw Valley State University event.
February 26, 2016
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February 29, 2016
SVSU students assisting Village of Chesaning with marketing
A community-minded marketing class at Saginaw Valley State University hopes to help the Village of Chesaning reinvent public perception.
March 1, 2016
SVSU Relay For Life raises $37K
Saginaw Valley State University students, faculty and staff raised $37,000 for the American Cancer Society during SVSU’s annual Relay For Life. The campus event is organized by SVSU’s chapter of Colleges Against Cancer.
March 3, 2016
SVSU group and its leader honored as best in Midwest for inspiring student giving
When Kimberly Salwey arrived at Saginaw Valley State University as a freshman in 2012, she was admittedly shy and timid.
March 7, 2016
SVSU seeking charity partner for Battle of the Valleys 2016
Saginaw Valley State University students are community-minded. Each year, they put their time, their energy and their money into helping others during the annual “Battle of the Valleys” fundraising competition against their counterparts from Grand Valley State University.
March 9, 2016
Experts to discuss Syria’s national crisis during SVSU event
Syria’s crisis will be the focus of a series of presentations at Saginaw Valley State University led by Mouhanad Hammami, president of The National Arab American Medical Association Michigan Chapter.
March 9, 2016
SVSU students volunteer across the U.S. during spring break
There are 82 Saginaw Valley State University students participating in the institution's Alternative Breaks program, which is a student-led organization that sends its members across the U.S. to perform volunteer work during traditional school break periods.
March 9, 2016
SVSU names 'Best in Business' awards recipients
Saginaw Valley State University's College of Business & Management recently honored outstanding regional business leaders as well as SVSU students, alumni and faculty as part of the university’s third annual Academia Awards: Best in Business.
March 16, 2016
SVSU Art Gallery showcases work of high school students and teachers
Saginaw Valley State University’s art department invited high school students and teachers from the Great Lakes Bay Region to exhibit their work at the University Art Gallery. The “High School Invitational” exhibition opened Monday, March 14 and will remain on display through Friday, April 8.
March 16, 2016
SVSU to honor ‘Heroes in Education’
Saginaw Valley State University is seeking nominations for its first “Heroes in Education” event intended to extend SVSU’s community-minded mission and build upon strong partnerships with K-12 schools by honoring outstanding educators.
March 18, 2016
SVSU offers summer writing workshop for local teachers
Saginaw Valley State University will seek to empower K-12 teachers in the Great Lakes Bay Region to better advocate the joys of writing to their students, thanks to a generous gift that will support a week-long writing workshop.
March 18, 2016
SVSU to offer writing workshops for Huron County teachers
Saginaw Valley State University's commitment to community engagement will extend into Michigan’s Thumb this summer through a new program to benefit Huron County K-12 teachers hoping to develop as better writing educators.
March 21, 2016
SVSU students take top honors at Michigan forensics tournament
Two Saginaw Valley State University students captured top honors at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League forensics tournament held at Eastern Michigan University March 11-12.
March 21, 2016
SVSU to host entrepreneur and author Michael Drew
Entrepreneur and author Michael Drew will speak at Saginaw Valley State University Thursday, March 31, to share his insights on how students can make the most of their college experience.
March 22, 2016
SVSU alum leads social media for NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament that features SVSU
When Chris Roekle first stepped onto the Saginaw Valley State University campus, he didn't have a Twitter account. Now, he makes his living in the social media realm, and that ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment has led to an extraordinary opportunity.
March 23, 2016
SVSU to host watch party for men’s basketball game
SVSU to host watch party for men’s basketball game Wednesday, March 23, 9:30 p.m. to end of game Curtiss Hall banquet rooms
March 31, 2016
SVSU welcomes brass quartet Cones and Tones for concert
Saginaw Valley State University will showcase brass quartet Cones and Tones during the next Rhea Miller Concert Series installment Saturday, April 2. The performance, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall, is free and open to the public.
March 31, 2016
SVSU welcomes author Andy Mozina for reading series
Writer Andy Mozina will speak at Saginaw Valley State University as part of the school's "Voices in the Valley" reading series Friday, April 15 at 1 p.m. in SVSU's Founders Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
March 31, 2016
SVSU sees growing interest from employers for employment fair
Saginaw Valley State University will host more than 150 employers during its spring university-wide employment fair Friday, April 1.
March 31, 2016
Headless Horseman will ride through SVSU's 'Sleepy Hollow' production
Audiences may lose their minds when they witness The Headless Horseman take the stage at Saginaw Valley State University's Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts beginning Wednesday, April 6.
April 6, 2016
Islamic scholar to speak at SVSU for Akbar Lecture
Saginaw Valley State University will host speaker Ingrid Mattson for a presentation, “Qur'an: Text, Context, and Tradition” Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. She is visiting for SVSU’s Dr. Raana Akbar Memorial Lecture series; the talk is free and open to the public.
April 6, 2016
Historian to talk race, gender, ghosts during SVSU seminar
An award-winning author and historian will discuss her study of race and gender in southern ghost tours during a Saginaw Valley State University event.
April 8, 2016
SVSU Concert Band to perform in one of director’s final appearances
The Saginaw Valley State University Concert Band will perform in concert Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU’s Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts. This event is free and open to the public.
April 12, 2016
SVSU English professor to discuss 19th century black literature at Massachusetts event
A Saginaw Valley State University English professor will grace a stage that has spotlighted scholars prominent in literary studies and history such as David S. Reynolds, Carla Peterson and Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
April 12, 2016
SVSU honors service and dedication at awards banquet
Saginaw Valley State University honored one of Saginaw’s leading community servants, as well as faculty and staff who display extraordinary enthusiasm and dedication, during SVSU's All -University Awards Banquet Friday, April 8.
April 12, 2016
SVSU students receive statewide honors for community service
Saginaw Valley State University students Mallory Rivard and Natalie Schneider were honored for their community-minded actions during the Michigan Campus Compact Awards Gala in East Lansing Thursday, April 7. Each received a Commitment to Service award for her extensive community involvement.
April 14, 2016
Haitian composer Sydney Guillaume to lead SVSU, Mott Community College musicians in concert
An internationally-recognized composer from Port-au-Prince, Haiti will lead student musicians from both Saginaw Valley State University and Mott Community College in an SVSU concert Monday, April 18.
April 15, 2016
SVSU to show new PBS film searching for 'The Head of Joaquin Murrieta'
Saginaw Valley State University will show filmmaker John J. Valadez' new PBS documentary, "The Head of Joaquin Murrieta," Friday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. in Wickes 115.
April 15, 2016
SVSU students to team up with AmeriCorps for service project in Midland
Students in Saginaw Valley State University’s Roberts Fellowship are devoting a Saturday to improving a community facility.
April 18, 2016
SVSU students honored for outstanding innovation in community impact
Saginaw Valley State University students have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to supporting charities in the Great Lakes Bay Region through the annual Battle of the Valleys fundraising competition.
April 18, 2016
SVSU Jazz Ensemble to be joined by guest pianist William Bastian for concert
The Saginaw Valley State University jazz ensemble will be joined by guest pianist William Bastian for a concert Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
April 18, 2016
SVSU free youth sports clinics receive boost from Michigan Baseball Foundation grant
Saginaw Valley State University will be able to supply new equipment to youths who participate in SVSU’s free, year-round athletics camps, thanks to a Michigan Baseball Foundation grant.
April 19, 2016
SVSU to host concert featuring Percussion Ensemble, Valley Steel musicians
Audiences are invited to attend Saginaw Valley State University’s Percussion Ensemble and Valley Steel concert Wednesday, April 20.
April 19, 2016
SVSU, Bay-Arenac ISD reach agreement on health and human services credit transfer
Leaders with Saginaw Valley State University and Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center recently demonstrated their shared community-minded commitment by signing an articulation agreement to benefit students planning careers in the health professions.
April 20, 2016
SVSU takes action to save nearly $7 million for current and future students
Saginaw Valley State University will see nearly $7 million in cost savings, thanks to timely debt refinancing and a dedication to running a fiscally responsible organization to better serve students.
April 21, 2016
SVSU honors ‘Heroes in Education’ for K-12 schools
Saginaw Valley State University recognized six outstanding K-12 employees during SVSU’s first-ever Heroes in Education awards ceremony April 13.
April 21, 2016
SVSU students to present "Saginaw Revitalization: Drawing on Our Different Strengths"
SVSU students to present "Saginaw Revitalization: Drawing on Our Different Strengths" Thursday, April 21, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dow Event Center, downtown Saginaw
April 26, 2016
Healthcare CEO & SVSU alum to address 2016 graduates
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome an alumnus passionate about improving health care as its May 2016 Commencement speaker. Joseph Fifer, president and CEO of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, will address graduates during Commencement exercises Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 at 11 a.m.
April 26, 2016
SVSU announces new scholarship for Saginaw Promise students
Saginaw Valley State University has established a new scholarship to provide additional financial support for students who reside within the Saginaw Promise zone. The Saginaw Urban and Civic Partnership Scholarship will provide up to $3,000 annually for up to 10 students who meet the criteria and attend SVSU. The scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
April 29, 2016
SVSU students to attend national conference for female leaders
Two Saginaw Valley State University students have been awarded scholarships to attend a national conference in June.
May 3, 2016
SVSU’s Metiva named Michigan’s best student employee
A student employee from Saginaw Valley State University was recognized as the top student employee in Michigan.
May 3, 2016
Megan VanFleteren: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
Heading into a profession that is over 75 percent dominated by males is just one more challenge for Megan VanFleteren to overcome.
May 3, 2016
Riley Hupfer: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
Lending a helping hand to the community has been at the core of Riley Hupfer’s character throughout his time at SVSU.
May 3, 2016
Brandon Jones: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
Brandon Jones describes himself as a man of purpose. He does his best to fulfill his genuine purpose every day at SVSU.
May 4, 2016
First graduates of historic joint degree program set to cross stage
Saginaw Valley State University and its sister institution, Ming Chuan University, are preparing to celebrate the first graduates of the schools’ innovative joint degree program.
May 5, 2016
Ashli Maser: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
Ask Ashli Maser about her passions, and she will respond at first with a wide, white smile.
May 5, 2016
Chi Weng: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
Chi Weng is more than adapting to the idea of wearing a red ceremonial robe during the May 2016 Saginaw Valley State University commencement ceremony.
May 5, 2016
Dustyn Tubbs: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
Dustyn Tubbs is ready for the next upgrade.
May 5, 2016
Emmanuel Avelino: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
The funeral invitation came from a stranger ...
May 5, 2016
Keshara Mumford: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
Keshara Mumford remembers what it was like to search for purpose in life. The Detroit native enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University initially as a criminal justice major, but spent much of her first year unsure of the decision — and her future.
May 5, 2016
Kimberly Salwey: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
The sight of those T-shirts still makes Kimberly Salwey smile.
May 5, 2016
Madeline Lefere: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
If teaching isn’t in Madeline Lefere’s DNA, she was certainly empowered with the role of educator at a young age. It’s a role she doesn’t plan to relinquish as an adult.
May 5, 2016
Nicole Calandrino: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
In the depths of a Utah canyon, Nicole Calandrino received a phone call with news that made her want to shout with joy from a mountaintop.
May 5, 2016
Christina Swain: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
From the moment she arrived at Saginaw Valley State University, Christina Swain knew exactly what she wanted to accomplish.
May 5, 2016
Emily Short: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
Emily Short demonstrates her passion for environmental preservation through her studies and her everyday life.
May 5, 2016
Marianna Cuevas: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
Marianna Cuevas knows that leaving SVSU to take the next step toward fulfilling her professional ambitions will be bittersweet.
May 5, 2016
Scott Stanford: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
On a warm October day in 2011, on Michigan Tech University’s football field, Scott Stanford experienced one of his first feelings of success at Saginaw Valley State University.
May 5, 2016
Taylor Fisher: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
Taylor Fisher has built quite an email signature during her time as an SVSU student.
May 9, 2016
SVSU Board Approves Degrees, Upgrade to Intramural Fields
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved granting undergraduate and graduate degrees to approximately 1,100 students set to graduate during the Board’s regular meeting Friday, May 6.
May 9, 2016
Outstanding SVSU Criminal Justice Alum Sworn in as Saginaw Police Officer Tonight
Outstanding SVSU Criminal Justice Alum Sworn in as Saginaw Police Officer Tonight Monday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. Saginaw City Hall
May 9, 2016
SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing hopes for better final day during 2016 international contest
The faculty adviser for the Saginaw Valley State University Cardinal Formula Racing team says hard work, dedication and teamwork could propel this group to a strong finish at the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Collegiate Design Series later this week at Michigan International Speedway.
May 17, 2016
SVSU chooses next class for leadership development program
A Saginaw Valley State University selection committee chose 10 students to participate in the 18th class of the highly competitive Roberts Fellowship Program.
May 18, 2016
SVSU students to partner with Hidden Harvest for 2016 ‘Battle of the Valleys’
Saginaw Valley State University's Student Association has selected its charitable partner for the 14th annual “Battle of the Valleys” fundraising competition. SVSU students will raise funds for Hidden Harvest when they compete against their rivals from Grand Valley State University during the week-long challenge this coming fall.
May 18, 2016
SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing adapts and perseveres to again place among world’s best
The Saginaw Valley State University Cardinal Formula Racing team competed well and finished highly during the 2016 Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) Collegiate Design Series at Michigan International Speedway May 11-14.
May 24, 2016
SVSU honors outstanding nurses at annual awards
Saginaw Valley State University celebrated the valuable contributions of eight registered nurses in the Great Lakes Bay Region during the sixth annual Carleen K. Moore R.N. Nursing Excellence awards Tuesday, May 10 during National Nurses Week.
May 24, 2016
Bay City Western students analyze sports physics through SVSU, Dow Corning Foundation initiative
Jarret Deming is a natural with a tennis racquet in his grip. Until recently, he never considered how it could empower him to better understand physics.
May 25, 2016
SVSU Art Gallery hosting student exhibition
The University Art Gallery at Saginaw Valley State University is hosting its 11th annual Student Art Exhibition through Friday, June 17. A reception for the artists will be held Thursday, May 26 from 3 to 5 p.m.
May 27, 2016
Bullock Creek teacher combines seat belt safety and STEM learning, thanks to SVSU & Dow Corning
Teacher Erin Martin decorates the walls of her Bullock Creek High School classroom with pop culture science flair.
June 9, 2016
Great things ahead for 2016 SVSU graduates
We Are New Cardinal Alumni — available online at www.svsu.edu/weare2016 — is a series that takes a snapshot of our outstanding 2016 graduates.
June 2, 2016
SVSU student accepted to challenging University of Wisconsin summer research program in chemistry
A Saginaw Valley State University student is spending her summer pursuing a passion for chemistry research through a highly competitive program at a university nationally renowned for its graduate programs in chemistry.
June 6, 2016
SVSU neuroscience student honored for brain research
A Saginaw Valley State University student has earned two major accomplishments recently for his dedication in research relating to improving the lives of individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries.
June 14, 2016
SVSU Board approves tuition increase of 4.19 percent; Buildings named for Brandimore, Hamilton
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved a tuition increase of 4.19 percent as part of the 2016-17 general fund operating budget adopted during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, June 13.
June 16, 2016
SVSU to offer new degree: Master of Arts - Public Administration
Saginaw Valley State University has approved a new graduate degree program and will enroll students for the Master of Arts - Public Administration program, beginning with the upcoming fall semester.
August 2, 2016
SVSU leaders heading to Atlanta hoping for national awards
Saginaw Valley State University student leaders hope a big presence translates into big awards at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Network Convention in Atlanta this week.
August 15, 2016
Old meters turned into artwork for SVSU art gallery exhibition
A Saginaw Valley State University professor will display his paintings, drawings and artwork made from old meters during an exhibition Monday, Aug. 22 to Wednesday, Sept. 14 in the campus’ University Art Gallery.
August 25, 2016
SVSU students earn accolades from Enterprise internship initiative
A pair of Saginaw Valley State University students showed their commitment to excellence when they were recognized for their outstanding performance at a summer-long internship program with Enterprise Holdings, the corporation largely known for vehicle rental services.
September 8, 2016
SVSU earns top certification from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
Saginaw Valley State University recently earned certification as a Veteran-Friendly School from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
July 25, 2017
Bruce Zimmerman Staff Member of the Month, August
By Bruce Zimmerman’s calculation, SVSU extended his coaching career by a decade.
July 25, 2017
Dan Strasz - Staff Member of the Month, July
Once — not too long ago — Dan Strasz tried to count the number of offices he has occupied while working at SVSU.
July 25, 2017
Heidi Chernich - Staff Member of the Month, June
Every smile has a purpose for Heidi Chernich.
September 1, 2016
SVSU professor set to swim Straits of Mackinac, run 64-mile race in 4-day span
If Adam Coughlin has a limit, he may meet it within the next week.
September 11, 2016
CAMPUS ALERT: Shooting Incident Near SVSU
Latest news and information regarding shooting incident near campus of SVSU in early morning hours of Sunday, Sep. 11, 2016
September 27, 2016
SVSU sees enrollment dip, but encouraging signs in freshman class, retention numbers
Saginaw Valley State University experienced an enrollment decline for the 2016 fall semester, but leaders are encouraged by trends involving the incoming freshman class and student retention.
September 28, 2016
TEDxSVSU draws engaging speakers
Saginaw Valley State University students have organized a multifaceted event featuring a diverse group of engaging speakers for the second annual TEDxSVSU Friday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. in SVSU’s Curtiss Hall.
September 28, 2016
SVSU lecture series lineup includes Supreme Court politics, future of science
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting several thought-provoking speakers for this year's Visiting Scholars and Artists Series. The series will run during both the fall and winter semesters and is part of SVSU’s community-minded mission to bring leading scholars to campus and share their insights with residents of the Great Lakes Bay Region.
September 29, 2016
Saginaw NAACP honors SVSU alumni, faculty, staff
The Saginaw branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People honored several members of Saginaw Valley State University’s faculty, staff and alumni.
July 25, 2017
Pamela Wegener, September Staff Member of the Month
Two weeks into her 6-week obedience class, Brook the chocolate lab puppy still doesn’t respond positively to Pamela Wegener’s commands to stay inside the house.
July 26, 2017
Phillip Hanson - Faculty Profile
Phillip Hanson finds comfort in the fuzzy edges where the old norms meet the new. The lecturer of art finds such solace in both his artwork and his students.
October 4, 2016
SVSU employment, networking fair planned for Friday
Saginaw Valley State University will host a university-wide Employment and Networking Fair to show support for students, alumni, and employers from the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond. The event is open to the public and will take place Friday, Oct. 7, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall banquet and seminar rooms on SVSU's campus.
October 6, 2016
SVSU hosts reading by decorated poet Marcus Wicker
Saginaw Valley State University will host decorated poet Marcus Wicker on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. in SVSU’s Founders Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
October 6, 2016
SVSU Wind Ensemble in concert Oct. 13
Saginaw Valley State University's Wind Ensemble will perform in concert Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
October 6, 2016
Dark comedy ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ kicks off SVSU theatre season
The Saginaw Valley State University Theatre Department will stage its production of Martin McDonagh’s classic “The Cripple of Inishmaan,” beginning Wednesday, Oct. 12 in SVSU’s Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts.
October 7, 2016
SVSU to host presentation of “Reaching for Opportunity” report
Saginaw Valley State University will host presentations by John Austin, president of the Michigan State Board of Education, and Brandy Johnson, executive director of the Michigan College Access Network, Monday, Oct. 10.
October 13, 2016
SVSU faculty and students recognized for empowering research
Saginaw Valley State University students and faculty showcased community-based health-related research projects to representatives from private foundations at the University of Michigan’s “Big House.”
October 13, 2016
“The Empty Ninth Chair: Politics and the Supreme Court” will be the subject of Saginaw Valley State University’s 2016 James E. O’Neill Jr. Lecture.
October 13, 2016
SVSU to host third annual Alumni Authors Showcase
Saginaw Valley State University will host its third annual Alumni Authors Showcase Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m. The event, scheduled in Curtiss Hall Banquet Room A, will feature a panel of four SVSU alumni authors followed by a book signing at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
October 14, 2016
Popular physicist Michio Kaku to visit SVSU Oct. 24
Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku — world-famous for bringing science to popular culture — will speak at Saginaw Valley State University Monday, Oct. 24.
October 19, 2016
Reflections exclusive: Gene Hamilton muses on 47-year SVSU career
There are two kinds of people who say “yes” to a challenge. One reluctantly says “yes” out of obligation. The other enthusiastically says “yes” out of faith.
October 21, 2016
ROSE BUTTERFLY: The fall and rise of Jaeleen Davis
Disease wrecked her childhood and tragedy nearly ended her life as an adult this summer, but for SVSU student Jaeleen Davis, adversity is a cue to spread her wings.
October 19, 2016
SVSU to host Advocates for Latino Student Advancement Conference
Saginaw Valley State University will host some 500 high school students from across Michigan for the 14th annual Advocates for Latino Student Advancement in Michigan Education (ALSAME) Conference Friday, Oct. 21. The event will be held in SVSU’s Ryder Center and Curtiss Hall; it runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
October 20, 2016
SVSU partners with CMU College of Medicine
A new cooperative agreement will grant Saginaw Valley State University premedical students early assurance of admission to the Central Michigan University College of Medicine through the Early Assurance Program.
October 24, 2016
SVSU’s Cardinal Singers share vocal talents in concert
Saginaw Valley State University’s Cardinal Singers will perform in concert Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The concert will feature selections from composers Scott Tuttle, Ivor Davies, Arthur Sullivan, and Henry Purcell.
October 25, 2016
SVSU Board approves easement for Saginaw water project
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved granting an easement and right of way to the City of Saginaw during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, Oct. 24 to allow an important water project to move forward. The City of Saginaw will be replacing primary water pipelines in the area of SVSU’s campus in conjunction with anticipated road construction on Davis Road.
October 25, 2016
Writer Samrat Upadhyay to speak at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting award-winning author Samrat Upadhyay for this year's Visiting Scholars and Artists Series. His lecture titled “Celebrating Gratitude: An Ode to the Forces that Make a Writer,” will be presented Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
October 26, 2016
Recess is over: Michigan's teaching job openings are on the rise — and SVSU is supplying the talent
Craig Douglas, dean of SVSU’s College of Education, said demand for teaching jobs in Michigan is experiencing a stark rebound after years of decline. As a result, aspiring teachers who once faced an uncertain job market upon graduation now have plenty of options.
October 27, 2016
Wallace and William Goodridge are not alive now, to say the least. They died more than a century ago. Yet the nearly 140-year-old photograph that froze their moment in time together in 1879 breathes with life today in SVSU's archives.
October 26, 2016
SVSU student wins first place for presentation on Kawkawlin River research
Saginaw Valley State University student Erik Breidinger recently earned top honors for presenting his community-minded research on the Kawkawlin River. A communication and geography double major from Auburn, he won first place in the undergraduate paper presentation category at the American Association of Geographers East Lakes/West Lakes conference Friday, Oct. 14 at Northern Michigan University.
October 28, 2016
SVSU students ‘battle’ to raise funds to help the hungry
Samantha McKenzie’s earliest memories include helping her grandmother deliver food from their Kingston church to elderly parishioners who weren’t able to attend Sunday services.
July 25, 2017
Kate Scott - Staff Member of the month, October 2016
If you’re trying to conceal the nature of your conversation by speaking in a non-English language in front of Kate Scott, your secret might not be so safe.
July 26, 2017
Kay Castillo, October 2016 - Faculty Profile
Kay Castillo can tell you the professional whereabouts of all her students, both past and present.
November 7, 2016
SVSU International Food Festival to feature cuisines from around the world
The Saginaw Valley State University International Student Club is hosting its annual International Food Festival Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the Marketplace at Doan cafeteria on the campus of SVSU. The public is invited.
November 7, 2016
SVSU welcomes Bad Axe, Merrill students for writing workshop
Saginaw Valley State University student tutors demonstrated dedication to support aspiring writers during a creative writing workshop for 12 students for students from Bad Axe and Merrill high schools Friday, Oct. 28.
November 8, 2016
SVSU students support Hidden Harvest to the tune of $26K during Battle of the Valleys
Saginaw Valley State University students showed their passion to help their community. The streak continues.
November 8, 2016
Saginaw Valley State University recognized seven of its graduates and one future graduate who are excelling in their careers and improving their communities at its annual Alumni Celebration Friday, Oct.28. Five alumni were honored with the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest award presented by the SVSU Alumni Association. In addition, the Young Alumni, Veteran Alumni and Future Alumni awards were bestowed.
November 9, 2016
SVSU students’ giving spirit shared at national conference
Saginaw Valley State University recently drew national attention for its students’ dedication to helping their fellow students financially.
November 10, 2016
‘A Raisin in the Sun’ to rise at SVSU
You could say Tommy Wedge has been preparing for this moment since the day he first opened the pages of “A Raisin in the Sun” while in high school. The Lorraine Hansberry classic has informed every play written in the last six decades, said Wedge, now an experienced theatre professional.
November 11, 2016
Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet to perform at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University will showcase The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet during the next Rhea Miller Concert Series installment Saturday, Nov. 12. The performance, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall, is free and open to the public.
November 11, 2016
SVSU earns Best for Vets recognition for best military services among 4-year universities
Military Times has recognized Saginaw Valley State University as part of its Best for Vets: Colleges 2017 rankings.
November 14, 2016
SVSU Concert Choir set for November 17 performance
Saginaw Valley State University's Concert Choir will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
November 15, 2016
SVSU team makes the case, wins moot court competition, and headed to nationals
Seven months of determined preparation for a team of two Saginaw Valley State University students resulted in winning a regional moot court competition in Chicago. The win earned teammates Connor Hughes and Madison Laskowski an invitation to the national tournament in Gulfport, Florida in January 2017.
November 16, 2016
SVSU students building “Cardboard City” to raise awareness of homelessness
A group of Saginaw Valley State University students will show their genuine concern for people who are homeless and support a community cause during a “Cardboard City” event Thursday, Nov. 17, starting at 8 p.m. in the Student Center rotunda. Students will spend 12 hours living in a cardboard-built home to simulate the experience of the difficult reality facing many people in communities today.
November 16, 2016
SVSU Student Association creates student empowerment scholarship
The Saginaw Valley State University Student Association has created a new scholarship aimed at improving the educational experience of students. The Student Association Student Empowerment Endowed Scholarship will award scholarships to students based on both academic and extracurricular achievements, beginning in the 2017 winter semester.
November 18, 2016
Prince, Bowie, Hendrix music planned for SVSU marching band concert
Saginaw Valley State University's Cardinal marching band will perform in its 41st annual indoor concert this month.
November 21, 2016
SVSU student continues winning ways in public speaking contest
A Saginaw Valley State University student with a passion for public speaking recently continued an impressive streak in earning honors for his ability.
November 21, 2016
SVSU selects K-12 educators for Gerstacker leadership program
A new group of K-12 education leaders committed to professional growth will join the Saginaw Valley State University Gerstacker Fellowship program in 2017.
November 21, 2016
SVSU student’s intellect and work ethic result in outstanding research projects as undergraduate
Jenni Putz plans to go to graduate school. The Saginaw Valley State University student already has the resume of a PhD. student.
November 23, 2016
SVSU students head to regional Ethics Bowl competition
Saginaw Valley State University will send its first team to the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics' regional Ethics Bowl this fall. The team, featuring eight dedicated SVSU students, will travel to Illinois to compete against institutions from across the Upper Midwest region.
November 28, 2016
SVSU actors, vocalists to bring 1940s radio show-style holiday production to stage
Saginaw Valley State University student actors and vocalists will collaborate again for the school’s annual live radio show-style production, “Christmas of Yesteryear: A 1940s Radio Show.”
November 30, 2016
SVSU to host 100 fourth grade students for Hour of Code event
Saginaw Valley State University will host students from four local elementary classrooms Friday, Dec. 2 for an Hour of Code program. The event is part of a national initiative to increase diversity in computer science as well as to introduce coding to students at a young age.
November 30, 2016
SVSU College of Business & Management program to host elevator pitch competition
The Saginaw Valley State University College of Business & Management’s Dow Entrepreneurship Institute will host its second annual Elevator Pitch Competition this week.
November 30, 2016
SVSU professor receives national neuroscience honor
A Saginaw Valley State University educator has earned accolades from colleagues nationally for his commitment to support and empower students with research opportunities.
July 25, 2017
Lisa Micsak - Staff member of the month, November 2016
Lisa Micsak is from a 1-traffic light town, but when it comes to her career, she’s discovered an open road without a stop sign in sight.
July 26, 2017
Khandaker Abir Rahman, November 2016 - Faculty Profile
Khandaker Abir Rahman is on the move. In more ways than one.
December 1, 2016
SVSU to host state festival for high school thespians
Some 1,900 prospective actors and actresses from high schools across the state will spend Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, in Saginaw as part of an annual Saginaw Valley State University-hosted festival supporting theatre education.
December 2, 2016
Communications executive and alumna to address SVSU December graduates
A respected communications executive will deliver the keynote address to graduates during Commencement exercises at Saginaw Valley State University. Jan Botz, an SVSU alumna who previously served as chief communications officer for Dow Corning and as vice president of Public Affairs and Communications at the University of Notre Dame, will speak Friday, Dec, 16 at 7:30 p.m. and again Saturday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. in O'Neill Arena.
December 7, 2016
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to speak at SVSU in January
Over his career, Holder was appointed to various law enforcement-related positions by four U.S. presidents from both sides of the political aisle. Most recently, President Barack Obama nominated Holder as U.S. attorney general.
December 8, 2016
SVSU student earns national recognition from residence hall organization
Saginaw Valley State University student Bailey Brown, a Spanish and criminal justice major from Fowlerville, received the National Association of College and University Residence Halls Student of the Month award for the month of October.
December 8, 2016
Saginaw Valley State University on Friday, Dec. 9 will host its fall 2016 Engineering Symposium, where 27 mechanical engineering students will showcase their senior projects for the public.
December 13, 2016
Four SVSU forensics students qualify for nationals
Saginaw Valley State University's forensics team competed well with strong team and individual performances at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League tournament Saturday, Dec. 3.
December 13, 2016
Four SVSU teams advance to moot court nationals, placing SVSU among nation’s elite
A supportive culture has empowered students in Saginaw Valley State University’s moot court program since its founding six years ago, a span when at least one tandem of student teammates from the program has qualified for the national tournament each year.
December 13, 2016
SVSU College of Education earns 7-year accreditation stamp of approval
The endorsement of a new accrediting agency will empower Saginaw Valley State University graduates with a powerful résumé boost when they seek jobs in an expanding K-12 education workforce.
December 14, 2016
SVSU students empowered to explore journeys of expression through Odyssey
Aiming to shine a spotlight on millennial voices, Odyssey gives student writers a platform to discuss what matters most to them.
December 19, 2016
SVSU Board approves room and board rates for 2018-19
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control set room and board rates for the 2018-19 academic year during the Board’s regular meeting Friday, Dec. 16. The rates are part of SVSU’s nearly $31 million auxiliary operations budget, which covers self-sustaining operations such as housing, dining, and conferencing.
December 22, 2016
SVSU promotes Bowrin to business dean
Saginaw Valley State University has announced that Anthony Bowrin has been chosen to serve as dean of the College of Business and Management. He had been serving as interim dean since June.
December 22, 2016
SVSU promotes Peretz to dean of Arts and Behavioral Sciences
Saginaw Valley State University has announced that Marc Peretz has been chosen to serve as dean of the College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences. He had been serving as interim dean since July 2015.
December 22, 2016
Celebrate the tradition of giving, experience the beauty of the season, cherish the joy of family and value the gift of friends. Your SVSU family wishes to extend our warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season and a very Happy New Year.
July 7, 2016
SVSU hires longtime higher education leader for top student affairs position
Saginaw Valley State University has hired an advocate for students - with over 23 years of higher education leadership experience - to serve as its new associate provost for student affairs.
July 11, 2016
Art scholar studies archives at SVSU’s Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
Nick Hartigan is an art scholar buried in paperwork, and he loves it.
July 18, 2016
SVSU named 2016 ‘Great College to Work For’
Saginaw Valley State University has been recognized as among the nation’s best college workplaces, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities.
July 20, 2016
SVSU receives grants in support of new cross country fitness trail
Saginaw Valley State University has received multiple grants and donations to support the construction of the SVSU Cross Country Fitness Trail, which will serve SVSU students and runners throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.
July 21, 2016
Before the ship set sail early Wednesday morning, July 20, her new friends invited Peil to join them as they travel the Great Lakes toward Chicago’s Navy Pier, a destination along the Tall Ships Challenge route.