2018 - All News/Archive
January 8, 2018
SVSU College of Business expansion receives final state approval for construction
Saginaw Valley State University expects to begin construction on a 38,500 square foot building addition for its College of Business and Management later this year, following construction authorization and a commitment of $9.8 million by the State of Michigan that was signed into law Thursday, Dec. 28.
January 15, 2018
SVSU staff member relives Winter Olympics glory in Switzerland, selects U.S. bobsled Olympian
"It's been kind of eerie, how I'm back here like this," said Knous, a clinical coordinator for exercise science students at Saginaw Valley State University.
January 17, 2018
SVSU students more prepared than ever for moot court national tourney
Saginaw Valley State University moot court program expects to face its toughest challenge yet during its ninth year competing in the national tournament.
January 19, 2018
SVSU students earn history-making honors at theatre festival
“This was one of our strongest showings we have ever had,” said Ric Roberts, SVSU professor of theatre.
January 23, 2018
SVSU Voices In The Valley event features pair of emerging writers
Two up-and-coming writers will share their stories during a reading at Saginaw Valley State University.
January 23, 2018
SVSU literary arts journal receives highest national honor – again
The student staff of Cardinal Sins, a student-run literary arts journal at Saginaw Valley State University, have seen their hard work rewarded with a top national award. The American Scholastic Press Association honored the publication with its Most Outstanding University Literary-Art Magazine for 2017. Only two college journals nationwide are selected for the award.
January 23, 2018
Saginaw Valley State University will host the Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Wednesday, Jan 24. At 7 p.m. in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts.
January 25, 2018
SVSU moot court program reinforces ranking among national elite
Saginaw Valley State University's nationally-ranked moot court team achieved new milestones for the program at the American Moot Court Association national tournament at UNT Dallas-College of Law in Dallas, Texas Jan. 19-20.
January 31, 2018
SVSU welcomes national diversity expert for Black History Month
Saginaw Valley State University is commemorating Black History Month by hosting a number of events throughout the month of February. All events are free of charge and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.
February 1, 2018
SVSU housing ranked No. 2 in the nation among public universities
Saginaw Valley State University has been nationally recognized for its welcoming, friendly and fun residential community.
February 2, 2018
Statistics, political science expert to examine '19 things' learned during 2016 U.S. election
One of the most talked about elections in modern American politics will be the subject of the next installment of Saginaw Valley State University's Visiting Scholars and Artists Series.
February 7, 2018
SVSU students showcased in flute recital
Four Saginaw Valley State University student flute musicians will take the stage in Founders Hall on Friday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Townes Osborn Miller, an instructor of music at SVSU, they will showcase their talents through flute solos and duets.
February 13, 2018
Concert guitarist, local professor to perform recital
Brad DeRoche, an active concert guitarist, appearing as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral soloist across North and South America will strum his way onto the stage of the Rhea Miller Recital Hall at Saginaw Valley State University Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
February 14, 2018
In first year of DECA competition, all 6 SVSU students qualify for nationals
Saginaw Valley State University students rose to the challenge and delivered inspiring performances at the Michigan DECA conference in Grand Rapids.
February 15, 2018
Alumna, author and retired chief judge to speak at SVSU for Black History Month
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome one of its graduates to share her compelling personal story as part of Black History Month events.
February 16, 2018
SVSU sponsors a community celebration of the arts, Saginaw, and A Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet
Poetry readings, musical performances, and prize ceremonies are just a taste of what is to come during the Theodore Roethke Poetry and Arts Festival, a triennial celebration of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning poet from Saginaw. Sponsored by Saginaw Valley State University, the festival venues will stretch across the Great Lakes Bay Region from March 23-28.
February 16, 2018
Saxophonist Ebersole to perform at SVSU
Saxophonist Seth Ebersole will perform a recital at Saginaw Valley State University Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.
February 16, 2018
A murderous comedy takes the stage at SVSU
Comedy and murder do not always go hand-in-hand, but for playwright Rob Urbinati, this unusual combination weaves the fabric of his play "Death by Design." Audiences in the Great Lakes Bay Region will be able to see his play on stage at Saginaw Valley State University Wednesday, Feb. 21 through Sunday, Feb. 25.
February 20, 2018
SVSU students rally to raise funds for cancer fighters, survivors, caregivers
The fight against cancer is personal for Jessica Hacker, and she is inspired to help others in their personal battles.
February 20, 2018
SVSU Board approves renovations tied to College of Business expansion project
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved spending up to $2.9 million to make renovations to Curtiss Hall and related facilities during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 19.
February 21, 2018
Amosa Duo to perform recital at SVSU
The Amosa Duo will be performing a recital this week at Saginaw Valley State University. The Amosa Duo features clarinetist Gary June and pianist Chia-Ying Chan.
February 21, 2018
SVSU hires former Dow executive to boost business and entrepreneurship programs
Saginaw Valley State University has welcomed an accomplished business executive to strengthen SVSU’s College of Business & Management
February 21, 2018
SVSU forensics team continues strong season, takes second place in the state
Saginaw Valley State University's competitive public speaking team placed second overall in the 2018 Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League Novice States Tournament.
February 23, 2018
SVSU professor of nursing earns prestigious Fulbright award to study health care in Ireland
Sally Decker, professor of nursing at Saginaw Valley State University, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to support her teaching and research in Ireland.
February 23, 2018
SVSU soprano to perform senior recital
Saginaw Valley State University student vocalist Rachael Parr, a music major from Pinckney, will perform a soprano recital Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
February 26, 2018
SVSU plans candlelight vigil for slain student
Saginaw Valley State University students are organizing a candlelight vigil on campus to remember a student who was recently killed.
March 2, 2018
SVSU students inspired to serve during Alternative Breaks across the country
For more than 50 Saginaw Valley State University students, spring break will not be a typical vacation. They will be traveling across the U.S. to volunteer as part of the student-run Alternative Breaks program.
March 5, 2018
SVSU seeking charity partner for 2018 Battle of the Valleys competition
Saginaw Valley State University students have shown an incredible passion to support their surrounding community over the past 15 years, raising more than $350,000 to support numerous worthy causes and charitable organizations during the annual Battle of the Valleys fundraising competition.
March 6, 2018
Pianist MiJung Trepanier to perform at SVSU
Musician MiJung Trepanier will perform a solo piano recital Thursday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Saginaw Valley State University’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.
March 7, 2018
SVSU art gallery to display works of high school artists
Talented high school art students will display their works for the community to view during a special exhibition in the University Art Gallery at Saginaw Valley State University.
March 14, 2018
Theatre group re-imagines Shakespeare classic for SVSU stage
A Chicago-based theater troupe will visit Saginaw Valley State University to perform a hip-hop musical adaptation of a Shakespearean dark comedy.
March 14, 2018
SVSU seeks to inspire future teachers in “Heart of Teaching” event
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome leading educators from the Great Lakes Bay Region to provide insight and motivation for students and others seeking education careers during “The Heart of Teaching” forum Friday, March 16 at 1:30 p.m. in Gilbertson Hall.
March 14, 2018
SVSU forensics team captures multiple awards at state tournament
The Saginaw Valley State University forensic team continued to reap the rewards of its hard work, winning several honors at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League State Tournament at Eastern Michigan University Saturday, March 10.
March 16, 2018
SVSU 'Human Library' event to turn compelling people into open books for visitors
For a few hours next week, visitors of Saginaw Valley State University's library will have access to an additional medium of information: people.
March 20, 2018
SVSU choir to perform world premiere of Roethke poems set to music
Saginaw Valley State University's vocal ensemble Cardinal Singers will perform into history when they sing a musical composition of "The Voice," a poem written by the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Saginaw native Theodore Roethke.
March 21, 2018
SVSU seeking nominations for ‘Heroes in Education’
Saginaw Valley State University is seeking nominations for its third annual Heroes in Education awards.
March 21, 2018
SVSU lifelong learning program receives Outstanding Humanities Organization Award
Saginaw Valley State University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) - an enrichment program geared toward individuals age 50 and older - has received the Outstanding Humanities Organization Award from the Delta College Humanities Learning Center in recognition of its humanities-based classes and trips.
March 27, 2018
SVSU welcomes scholar on academic performance of boys and men of color
Wood serves as the director of the joint Ph.D. program in education between San Diego State and Claremont Graduate University.
March 28, 2018
SVSU hosts renowned scholar of Islamic studies for Akbar Lecture
Saginaw Valley State University will host one of the leading scholars of contemporary Islamic thought and Islamic spirituality for a public lecture. Omid Safi, director of the Duke Islamic Studies Center, will speak Wednesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. in Curtiss Hall Banquet Room A.
March 28, 2018
SVSU powers up to host another FIRST Robotics state championship
Saginaw Valley State University will be filled with about 5,500 high school students seeking a state championship Wednesday, April 11 through Saturday, April 14 as SVSU hosts the statewide FIRST Robotics competition for the second consecutive year.
March 28, 2018
SVSU to celebrate Holi Festival of Colors in April
The tradition involves encouraging participants to throw colorful powder at each other.
March 30, 2018
SVSU student supports her peers and wins award as top writing tutor in Midwest
An SVSU student has been honored for the care and concern she shows for her fellow students in helping them learn to write more effectively.
March 30, 2018
SVSU honors leading companies and business people during Best in Business awards ceremony
Recipients of the business and alumni awards were chosen by an advisory board for SVSU's College of Business & Management. The faculty award honorees were selected by SVSU students.
April 2, 2018
SVSU to host record number of employers at career fair
Saginaw Valley State University’s annual Spring University-Wide Employment & Networking Fair will be the institution’s largest career fair ever, officials say.
April 3, 2018
SVSU play examines issues of race and social class
The Saginaw Valley State University Department of Theatre will stage a play exploring themes of race and class in the Malcolm Field Theatre of Performing Arts Wednesday to Sunday, April 11-15.
April 4, 2018
SVSU student named top leader in six-state region for her extraordinary enthusiasm
A Saginaw Valley State University student known across campus for enthusiastically promoting school spirit has earned a coveted honor for her passionate advocacy.
April 4, 2018
SVSU student organization Forever Red named best in Midwest region
A group of Saginaw Valley State University students have been honored at a national level for inspiring their peers to embrace school spirit and to give back to their campus and surrounding community.
April 4, 2018
Critically acclaimed jazz musician to perform at SVSU
Born in the Motown era of Detroit, award-winning jazz vocalist Kathy Kosins expands the rich history of jazz and soul with her diverse musical taste. She will join the SVSU Jazz Ensemble for a must-see musical performance Thursday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
April 4, 2018
Flute choir to perform at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University students and faculty — along with musicians from the community — will perform a flute concert this week for audiences.
April 5, 2018
SVSU’s Leonard a finalist for top adviser award in FIRST Robotics worldwide competition
There is life in the machinery for John Leonard. The Saginaw Valley State University laboratory support coordinator has enjoyed working with electronics in machine shop environments for as long as he can remember. What really brings him joy, though, is working alongside - and teaching - others who share the sentiment.
April 6, 2018
SVSU Percussion Ensemble, Valley Steel to perform concert Monday
Saginaw Valley State University's Valley Steel and SVSU Percussion Ensemble musicians will collaborate for a concert Monday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.
April 9, 2018
SVSU to host reading by award-winning poet
Saginaw Valley State University will host a poetry reading by author Jane Mead Tuesday, April 17 at 5 p.m. in Founders Hall as part of the Voices in the Valley Reading Series.
April 10, 2018
SVSU hosts FIRST Robotics state championships
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome 160 high school robotics teams from across the state for the FIRST in Michigan state championships this week. The event is expected to draw about 5,000 high school students and 8,000 total visitors to campus each day of the competition.
April 10, 2018
Teachers invited to apply for summer writing workshop
The Alden and Vada Dow Creativity Foundation is once again providing generous funding to allow Saginaw Valley State University and other partners to support K-12 teachers in their quest to become writing instructors and inspire a love of writing in their students.
April 13, 2018
?On the outside, Vicki Stoddard this week is clad in pink clothing. As she contemplates her surroundings, though, she can’t help but feel a familiar swell of “red pride” in her heart.
April 18, 2018
Research scientist to visit SVSU to discuss the importance of Coral Reef
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome a leading expert on ocean conditions and coral reefs for a public talk on the ecosystems. Joanie Kleypas, a research scientist for the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, will give a lecture titled “Coral Reefs and Climate Change: An Ecosystem Meets its Match,” Thursday April 26 at 7 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
April 18, 2018
Future SVSU students enjoy preview of campus life during FIRST Robotics competition
For high school students from outside the Great Lakes Bay Region, the recent FIRST Robotics state championships at Saginaw Valley State University provided a taste of undergraduate life on campus and a greater appreciation for what the region has to offer.
April 19, 2018
SVSU fraternity to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital
Saginaw Valley State University's Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity is hosting a unique fundraiser to benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.
April 19, 2018
SVSU hosts Holi Festival of Colors to celebrate spring
The South Asian Student Association at Saginaw Valley State University will celebrate spring with the traditional Holi Festival of Colors — an annual Hindu holiday celebrating the beginning of spring and the “victory of good over evil.” The tradition involves encouraging participants to throw colorful powder at each other.
April 23, 2018
Retired judge and alum to address SVSU graduates
The May 2018 graduating class at Saginaw Valley State University will hear from an alumna who enjoyed a distinguished career as a judge and whose captivating personal story is the subject of a recently published memoir. Marilyn E. Atkins will deliver the Commencement address during ceremonies Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12.
April 25, 2018
Carrollton students invited to give national presentation on SVSU-run Chief Science Officers Program
Two Carrollton High School students traveled to Washington, D.C. to present on the work they have been doing to increase interest in math and science among their peers. During the academic year, Hudson Holm and Emily Jaremba have been participating in the Chief Science Officers program organized by Saginaw Valley State University.
April 27, 2018
SVSU director of Orientation Programs honored for making new students feel welcome
Providing a friendly, welcoming and confidence-building experience for incoming freshmen is the goal of Rachel Florence-Spaetzel, director of Orientation Programs at Saginaw Valley State University.
April 30, 2018
SVSU honors teaching, research and contributions to community at awards banquet
Saginaw Valley State University honored one of Saginaw's most active community leaders, as well as faculty and staff who display extraordinary enthusiasm and dedication, during SVSU's All -University Awards Banquet Friday, April 27.
May 2, 2018
SVSU to help brighten downtown Bay City with new murals
Downtown Bay City will receive new colorful murals just in time for summer. Saginaw Valley State University students have produced 10 painted panels depicting notables from the history of Bay City.
May 2, 2018
SVSU student newspaper a top 3 finalist for best college newspaper award
The hard-working journalists of Saginaw Valley State University’s student newspaper, The Valley Vanguard, have earned high praise for their writing, photography and design, and have been judged to be among the state’s best college newspapers.
May 8, 2018
SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing Team overcomes obstacles in advance of international competition
Students on the Saginaw Valley State University Cardinal Formula Racing team have been burning the midnight oil to get their Indy-style race car ready to compete in the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) Collegiate Design Series May 9-12 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan.
May 9, 2018
SVSU student receives outstanding senior in French award
Kelsey Hyde started his undergraduate career at SVSU studying science and graduated with a chemical physics degree in 2015. Now he is completing a second bachelor’s degree, this time in French, earning accolades for his impressive dedication to his current field of study.
May 11, 2018
Graduating SVSU student shines in internship, earns job with Dow accounting department
Mallory Fisher has wrapped up her last round of final exams and is about to pack her bags for her job in Texas. Within weeks, she will begin a full-time position in The Dow Chemical Company’s Finance Development Program for Accountants in Houston, where she spent time as an intern last summer.
May 11, 2018
Graduating SVSU student to pursue medical degree and fulfill military service
A strong desire to serve and outstanding performance in the classroom will see one Saginaw Valley State University student take an unorthodox route to earn his Doctor of Medicine degree through a commission in the U.S. military.
May 11, 2018
SVSU honors alumnus, family for lead gift to College of Business campaign
Late nights, early mornings, a determined spirit and a supportive family carried Scott Carmona to success as a businessman starting in the late 1970s. Back then, the Bay City native – who married his wife Nancy at age 19 – was pursuing an education at Saginaw Valley State University, using wages earned operating small business ventures built with sweat equity.
May 11, 2018
SVSU adds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public health
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved two new degree programs during the Board’s regular meeting Friday, May 11, adding a bachelor’s degree in public health and a master’s degree in public health to the SVSU curriculum.
May 14, 2018
SVSU engineering students take on new challenge, design Mars robot for NASA competition
A team of 12 senior engineering and computer science students at Saginaw Valley State University have designed a robot prototype that would be capable of mining a simulated surface of the planet Mars. Next week, they will see how their design stacks up against the nation’s best.
May 14, 2018
Seats aboard 2019 Eastern European-bound guided tour, cruise offered by SVSU organization
Individuals aged 50 and over are invited aboard a Saginaw Valley State University organization-sponsored 15-day guided cruise and tour across the Adriatic Sea and Eastern Europe next winter.
May 17, 2018
Powering through adversity, Saginaw Valley State University's Cardinal Formula Racing Team again secured its place among the world’s elite, earning one of its best finishes ever in an annual competition against many of the top engineering students from across the globe.
May 21, 2018
SVSU honors outstanding patient care at Nursing Excellence awards ceremony
Saginaw Valley State University celebrated the excellence, dedicated care and leadership delivered by six registered nurses in the Great Lakes Bay Region during the eighth annual Carleen K. Moore R.N. Nursing Excellence awards ceremony Wednesday, May 16.
May 21, 2018
SVSU grad inspired to teach in Detroit
Norma Gonzalez has always possessed a strong desire to teach. Those who have seen her in action are convinced she has made the right career choice.
May 22, 2018
SVSU extends partnership with Jinan University in China
Saginaw Valley State University has affirmed its longstanding partnership with Jinan University, SVSU's sister school from Guangzhou, China.
May 25, 2018
SVSU grad headed to law school to advocate for the less fortunate
Some students arrive at college unsure of their course of study; others change majors along the way. Not Hayley Tomich. She knew what she wanted to do before she ever stepped foot on campus at Saginaw Valley State University.
May 29, 2018
SVSU students to support suicide prevention in 2018 ‘Battle of the Valleys’
The Saginaw Valley State University community will compete in the 16th annual Battle of the Valleys competition to support a non-profit that focuses on prevention, education and support for people who have been affected by suicide in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
May 31, 2018
SVSU student’s passion for positivity earns him national Student of the Year award
A Saginaw Valley State University student recognized for his leadership and passion for bettering SVSU students’ life on campus has added another national award to his résumé.
June 1, 2018
SVSU extends bystander training with help from $25K state grant
Saginaw Valley State University is stepping up its efforts in sexual assault prevention with help from a $25,044 grant from the State of Michigan.
June 5, 2018
SVSU graduate one of 25 nationwide selected for Manhattan Sports Business Academy
Jessica Schafer-Thomas started tossing T-shirts. That action sparked an interest in sports marketing that has landed the recent Saginaw Valley State University graduate one of the most coveted internships in the industry.
June 7, 2018
Summer literacy camp to be held at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University will host a camp created to enhance literacy skills in students from kindergarten to adulthood.
June 13, 2018
Determined SVSU graduate clears hurdles, earns microbiologist position with Covenant HealthCare
A self-proclaimed family man with a baby on the way – and who worked his way through college – Sean Suitor is no stranger to hard work and responsibility.
June 13, 2018
SVSU’s Tapp elected president of the Michigan Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
University Center, MICHIGAN – The Michigan Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) has elected Anne Tapp, Ph.D. as president of the Board. She begins her term in June 2018. Tapp, who has served on the MACTE executive board, has worked in education for 27 years. She is currently the assistant dean and professor of Saginaw Valley State University’s College of Education.
June 15, 2018
In face of growing teacher shortage, SVSU to host Education Employment Fair
At a time when Michigan is seeing a growing demand for teachers, Saginaw Valley State University will hold a job fair for positions in the education industry Tuesday, June 19 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall banquet rooms.
June 15, 2018
SVSU police officer honored by statewide law enforcement group
Saginaw Valley State University police officer Matthew Meissner was selected as a 2018 Police Officer of the Year by the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
June 19, 2018
SVSU Board approves 2018-19 budget, tuition to rise by $489
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of control approved a tuition increase of $489 for in-state undergraduate students as part of the 2018-19 general fund operating budget adopted during the Board's regular meeting Monday, June 18.
June 19, 2018
SVSU Board Approves Contract with Support Staff Union
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved a contract with the SVSU Support Staff Association (MEA/NEA) during its regular session Monday, June 18.
June 19, 2018
SVSU student invited to Oxford to present her research on autonomous vehicles
Saginaw Valley State University's Danielle Slonac continued her accomplished undergraduate career by presenting her research on the geography of innovation in the autonomous vehicle industry at Oxford University in England during The Institute for Global Business Research conference in May.
June 21, 2018
SVSU student receives scholarship for marketing success in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Saginaw Valley State University student Valerie Klein's passion for marketing and her creative spirit paid off recently when she received a scholarship from the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce.
June 25, 2018
SVSU students design new mobile app for Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum has launched a new app designed to allow visitors to tour the galleries and sculpture garden on their smartphones. The free app is available on both iOS and Android via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. It can be downloaded in advance of a visit or in the gallery on the museum’s free Wi-Fi.
June 26, 2018
SVSU art gallery to display former Saginaw Art Museum director's work
Saginaw Valley State University will display the works of a 20th century Saginaw artist whose legacy resonates with her creative successors in the University Art Gallery this summer.
July 11, 2018
Four well-known Michigan authors come to Midland to share their work
The Alden and Vada Dow Creativity Foundation, in conjunction with the Saginaw Bay Writing Project, is hosting the Michigan Authors' Series.
July 13, 2018
Author to speak in Midland about improving children's writing skills
Renowned author and educator Colleen Cruz will give a public talk on how to improve childhood literacy Monday, July 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Middle School in Midland.
July 19, 2018
Three for three: SVSU again named a ‘Great College to Work For’
Saginaw Valley State University’s supportive environment for faculty and staff has resulted in the school being selected as a “Great College to Work For” for the third consecutive year by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities.
July 19, 2018
SVSU summer camp empowers girls interested in computer, Internet technology
Madison Crawford can see seventh grade approaching quickly, but thanks to a science-based camp for girls at Saginaw Valley State University, the Bullock Creek youth may have glimpsed even further into her future this summer.
July 26, 2018
SVSU's community writing centers to host family history research workshops in Bay City, Saginaw
Community members eager to dive deep into records revealing their family history — and anxious to record those findings for future generations — are in luck.
July 27, 2018
SVSU's National Society of Collegiate Scholars chapter members find joy in serving community
For Dan Kennihan, membership to Saginaw Valley State University's National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) chapter means an experience sure to expand the mind and enrich the community.
July 31, 2018
For 12 years, Marilyn Wheaton has contributed to the growing legacy of Marshall M. Fredericks, the late sculptor (1908-1998). Now she is set to retire.
August 6, 2018
After more than four decades dedicated to education, Craig Douglas is retiring from work — but he has no plans to step away from his community.
August 6, 2018
SVSU student with Down Syndrome to receive surprise visit, scholarship news
Jessica Day, a Saginaw Valley State University student, will receive a surprise visit - and scholarship news - Friday, Aug. 3 from the namesake of Ruby's Rainbow, an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit that supports adults with Down syndrome.
August 6, 2018
SVSU history professor authors book on Cold War-era polygraph use
John Baesler, associate professor of history at Saginaw Valley State University, has written his first book, examining the topic of polygraph use during and after the Cold War.
August 9, 2018
SVSU welcomes business delegation from Ghana
A leader and educational expert from Ghana will grace the Great Lakes Bay Region, offering ambassadorial greetings focused on culture and economic partnership potential.
August 14, 2018
SVSU hosts program empowering middle and high school students as leaders in STEM studies
With demand expected to rise in STEM-related jobs across Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University and regional partners are continuing a collaboration aimed at developing and growing the next generation of leaders in the sciences.
August 15, 2018
SVSU to host debate focused on environmental issues facing Saginaw
Students involved in a six-week-long summer program that involved cleaning up local parks will culminate their experience in a debate competition at Saginaw Valley State University that will focus on environmental issues affecting Saginaw.
August 15, 2018
SVSU students develop solutions for local companies, see them at summer engineering symposium
Saginaw Valley State University engineering students will display their senior projects during the Summer Engineering Symposium Friday, Aug. 17. Over the past year, the students have worked with a variety of engineering industry partners to develop fully working prototypes.
August 21, 2018
Newest SVSU fraternity makes a difference locally; student and advisor receive national award
A Saginaw Valley State University student and staff member were recently recognized as national leaders by Alpha Kappa Lambda (AKL) fraternity.
August 21, 2018
SVSU earns grant funds to support addiction recovery services for seniors at community health clinic
Health professionals at Saginaw Valley State University are determined to secure resources to improve health for people living in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
August 23, 2018
Saginaw Valley State University staff and faculty are collaborating with a New York City theatre group on a project aimed at telling the story of Midwest cities struggling in the wake of industry job loss. The community engagement-driven project includes production of a short documentary detailing the highs and lows of automobile manufacturing in Saginaw.
August 23, 2018
SVSU collaboration empowers Saginaw arts community
Saginaw Valley State University leaders say a new partnership between the institution and a national organization will bolster the positive influence of the arts community in Saginaw.
August 29, 2018
Two SVSU club hockey players selected to represent U.S. at tournament in Russia
Two Saginaw Valley State University club hockey players have been selected to serve as members of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division III Select Team.
August 30, 2018
SVSU to host Heroes Run to benefit local veterans' foundation
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting its annual 9/11 Heroes Run to benefit the Bay Veterans Foundation as its local charity recipient.
August 30, 2018
Detroit Symphony Trio to perform at SVSU
The Detroit Symphony Trio will perform a recital Friday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Saginaw Valley State University's Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.
September 5, 2018
Impulse buying topic of SVSU talk
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a lecture by a marketing and retail management scholar that will explore the causes and effects of impulse buying.
September 11, 2018
SVSU's Henry Marsh Institute hosting Midland Political Leadership Academy
Saginaw Valley State University's Henry Marsh Institute for Public Policy is facilitating the Midland Political Leadership Academy for residents of Midland County.
September 12, 2018
SVSU student housing ranked No. 1 in nation among public universities
Saginaw Valley State University has earned the 2019 “best dorms” ranking, thanks to students’ praise for the welcoming environment and outstanding facilities.
September 13, 2018
SVSU appoints John Decker as Director of Athletics
Saginaw Valley State University has appointed John Decker to serve as director of Athletics in a permanent capacity. Decker had been serving as the interim director since January when Mike Watson retired.
September 17, 2018
Talk at SVSU to examine the effects of toxic stress on health
Saginaw Valley State University will host a lecture examining how stress effects health – and how people can overcome it. Lauren O'Connell will speak Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Alan W. Ott Auditorium at SVSU's Gilbertson Hall as part of the Your Health Lecture Series.
September 17, 2018
IMLS Announces Grants of $19 Million for U.S. Museums
University Center, Mich. -- The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum at Saginaw Valley State University was awarded a $79,148 Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
September 18, 2018
Critically-acclaimed poet to discuss politics' effect on poetry in SVSU talk
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a lecture by an award-winning poet who will explore how poetry is influenced by the current political climate.
September 18, 2018
SVSU freshman class rises by 28 percent; gains in student retention seen, too
Saginaw Valley State University saw a dramatic increase in the size of its freshman class for the 2018-19 academic year, as the number of first-time students rose by 28 percent over the previous year.
September 19, 2018
SVSU earns national award for commitment to diversity, inclusion
A national publication again has recognized Saginaw Valley State University for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
September 20, 2018
SVSU honors late educator Bobby Ann Robinson
With her commitment to community service and willingness to help others, the late Bobby Ann Robinson made a lasting positive impression on colleagues who worked alongside the educator at Saginaw Valley State University.
September 21, 2018
SVSU professor to speak on civic engagement for annual Rush Lecture
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a lecture by a professor of sociology at SVSU on how communities thrive when people participate in civic engagement.
September 24, 2018
Panel discussion at SVSU to engage in 'proactive conversation' over free speech, Confederate flag
Saginaw Valley State University will host a panel of educators and students examining the Confederate flag's history and society's ongoing conversation about its symbolism in modern America.
September 25, 2018
Pianist, violinist to perform at SVSU concert Friday
Two world-renowned artists will bring the classical sounds of Beethoven, Ravel, Sheng, and Saint-Saens to the ears of an audience at Saginaw Valley State University this week.
September 25, 2018
SVSU selects Michigan author Hendrik Meijer for Gross Literature Award
Saginaw Valley State University has awarded the 2018-2019 Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross Award for Literature to Hendrik Meijer for his book “Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century,” published by the University of Chicago Press. The award is part of SVSU's community-minded commitment to recognize exceptional writing within Michigan.
September 25, 2018
SVSU hosting event to prevent traumatic injuries, plus blood drive and flu vaccinations
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting several events to educate individuals on how to respond in emergency situations by heightening awareness on how to respond when someone is in life-threatening danger.
October 2, 2018
SVSU to host mental health expert for annual O'Neill Lecture
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a lecture by a renowned psychiatrist and researcher who specializes in depression and bipolar illness. Nassir Ghaemi will present “Psychiatric Profiles in Leadership” for SVSU’s annual James E. O'Neill Memorial Lecture Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall Banquet Rooms.
October 3, 2018
Passion for public speaking leads to victory for SVSU forensics team
Students on the Saginaw Valley State University forensics team have extraordinary enthusiasm for public speaking, and it showed during the latest Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League tournament, where SVSU claimed a first place finish.
October 3, 2018
SVSU's Wind Ensemble to host first concert of season
Saginaw Valley State University's Wind Ensemble will be performing its first concert of the 2018-19 season Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
October 5, 2018
SVSU-based youth leadership program welcomes next class of high school participants
A year-long leadership development program for local high school students will kick off its 14th year at Saginaw Valley State University with front-row seats to a theatrical performance by one of Detroit’s most highly-regarded cultural treasures.
October 9, 2018
SVSU-operated health clinic at Bay County Health Department wins statewide award for public health
A primary care health clinic operated jointly by Saginaw Valley State University and the Bay County Health Department has earned a prestigious award from the State of Michigan for its supportive regional services.
October 9, 2018
SVSU Writing Center launching ‘Write Your Future Michigan Governor’ campaign
Saginaw Valley State University's Writing Center is hosting a postcard writing campaign to encourage people in the Great Lakes Bay Region to write to their future governor.
October 11, 2018
Chief Science Officers program at SVSU takes Carrollton, John Glenn students to D.C.
Four local high school students, two from Carrollton High School and two from John Glenn High School in Bay City, have been recognized as national leaders in empowering their peers to learn math and science.
October 11, 2018
More than 130 companies, agencies expected at Friday SVSU employment fair
Saginaw Valley State University will host its Fall University-wide Employment & Networking Fair this week.
October 11, 2018
SVSU engineering and robotics students bring mobility and joy to children with disabilities
Family members say Joey soon could keep pace with his active sibling thanks to the support of Saginaw Valley State University students determined to help him move despite his physical limitations.
October 11, 2018
SVSU’s Stricker honored as one of Top 50 Latinas of Michigan
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan has recognized a Saginaw Valley State University staff member as one of the Top 50 Latinas of Michigan.
October 15, 2018
SVSU alumni artwork showcased at University Art Gallery
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting its annual Art Alumni Show featuring the artistic creations of 27 alumni with arts-related bachelor's degrees.
October 16, 2018
SVSU music alum thriving in New York City theatre internship
Saginaw Valley State University alumna Madalyn McHugh has taken her talent and determination to New York City, where she has landed an internship with the Open Jar Institute, a program that provides learning opportunities for aspiring actors.
October 16, 2018
SVSU students elect 2018 Homecoming queen, king
Saginaw Valley State University students elected Kayla Flintoft and Tyler Boylen as the 2018 Homecoming queen and king, respectively.
October 17, 2018
SVSU staff member selected as educational ambassador for trip to Sudan
A Saginaw Valley State University staff member will pursue her passion for intercultural education when she serves as one of 51 educational ambassadors selected for a trip to the nation of Sudan later this month.
October 17, 2018
Local nonprofit to benefit from SVSU students ‘battle’ to support suicide prevention
Saginaw Valley State University students are committed to supporting community causes, and next week they will be raising funds to help a Saginaw-based nonprofit expand its prevention and training efforts to help people recognize and respond to signs of suicidal thoughts.
October 18, 2018
SVSU students empowered to grow as leaders through Roberts Fellowship
Ten Saginaw Valley State University students are engaged in a year-long leadership development initiative following their selection for the highly competitive Roberts Fellowship.
October 18, 2018
SVSU receives research grant aimed at reducing Saginaw Bay Watershed contamination
Saginaw Valley State University has received additional resources to study environmental conditions in the Saginaw Bay Watershed and improve public health for people living in and visiting communities in the watershed. SVSU faculty, staff and students are performing research aimed at identifying and reducing contamination in regional waterways.
October 19, 2018
Groundbreaking ceremony for building expansion to house SVSU business college
Campus and community leaders will gather Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony before construction begins on a $25 million building expansion project at Saginaw Valley State University. The 38,500-square-foot expansion, announced earlier this year, will house SVSU's Scott L. Carmona College of Business & Management when construction is expected to finish in January 2020.
October 19, 2018
SVSU students have high expectations for “Battle of the Valleys” fundraising competition
Cheyenne Wilton is inspired to help her peers. She is familiar with the studies showing suicide as a leading cause of death among her college-aged peers. Suicide rates are on the rise nationwide.
October 22, 2018
Saginaw Valley State University welcomed campus, community and business leaders to celebrate a $25 million construction project that will enhance business research and education, while also supporting the region's business community through state-of-the-art educational resources and strengthened partnerships with local entrepreneurs.
October 23, 2018
Director expects audiences to ‘laugh hysterically’ at upcoming SVSU play
“I have laughed hysterically every night of rehearsal and I know what is going to happen next.”
October 24, 2018
Former U.S. attorney Preet Bharara to speak at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a lecture by a nationally recognized attorney, who earned a reputation as one of “the nation's most aggressive and outspoken prosecutors,” according to The New York Times.
October 25, 2018
SVSU student receives leadership scholarship from Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan
A student leader at Saginaw Valley State University recently has earned a $1,000 leadership scholarship from the Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan.
October 26, 2018
SVSU Cardinal Singers and Concert Choir to perform in concert
Saginaw Valley State University's Cardinal Singers and Concert Choir will perform Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
October 29, 2018
Artist presenting inflatable art exhibition, lecture featuring local wildlife at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting an art gallery exhibition featuring sculptures based on wildlife in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
October 30, 2018
SVSU students win 'Battle,' raise $36,000 for suicide awareness and prevention
Saginaw Valley State University students continued to demonstrate their commitment to support community causes by raising $36,210 in one week during the annual Battle of the Valleys fundraising competition.
November 1, 2018
SVSU welcomes leading expert on children with behavioral challenges
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a public lecture by an author and leading child psychologist. Ross Greene will deliver “Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Fostering the Better Side of Human Nature in Classrooms and Families,” Monday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Ott Auditorium of Gilbertson Hall.
November 1, 2018
SVSU's Garcia receiving award for educational impact in region
Saginaw Valley State University's Roberto Garcia is being honored for his commitment to supporting students in their quest for higher education. He will receive the Adelante Education Award by the nonprofit La Union Civica Mexicana at the 9th Annual Adelante Awards Saturday, Nov. 3.
November 1, 2018
SVSU welcomes Bay City elementary students for a ‘Passport to the World’
Saginaw Valley State University's English Language Program will host their annual Passport to the World event on Friday, Nov. 2.
November 1, 2018
Governor appoints Lindsay Eggers to SVSU Board of Control
Governor Rick Snyder appointed Lindsay Eggers of Linwood to the Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control Friday, Oct. 26. She replaces Luis Canales, who resigned from the Board over the summer, due to relocating out of state.
November 6, 2018
International Food Festival on the menu at SVSU Tuesday
A celebration of international culture and cuisine will return to Saginaw Valley State University, which is preparing to host its annual International Food Festival Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
November 6, 2018
SVSU introduces new speaker series on international topics, starting with focus on Sudan
Saginaw Valley State University's Office of International and Advanced Studies will hold the first event in its new speaker series, The Traveling Tap, Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. at Pierce Road Bar & Grill, located across the street from campus.
November 6, 2018
SVSU Board authorizes extending agreement with Aramark
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control agreed to authorize an extension of the university’s campus dining agreement with Aramark during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, Oct. 22.
November 7, 2018
SVSU hosts regional high school students for Foreign Language Day
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome more than 400 high school students from eight regional high schools during the 43rd annual Foreign Language Day at SVSU Thursday, Nov. 8 in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts.
November 8, 2018
At SVSU competition, Pinconning native earns another public speaking contest victory
Inclusion advocacy was the theme of the winning presentation at Saginaw Valley State University’s 29th Sims Public Speaking Contest.
November 12, 2018
SVSU visiting artist Kevin Cole teams with 2-time Grammy winner Sylvia McNair for concert
Saginaw Valley State University will host a concert featuring a Grammy winner and a musician lauded by the Chicago Tribune as “the best Gershwin pianist in the country.” Kevin Cole and Sylvia McNair will perform together Friday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
November 13, 2018
SVSU hosting lecture by scholar on North Korea's Nuclear Crisis
An expert in one of the world's most dangerous foreign policy challenges – North Korea's nuclear weapons program – will speak on the topic at Saginaw Valley State University.
November 14, 2018
SVSU Flute Choir to perform Thursday
Saginaw Valley State University students and faculty members – along with musicians from across the community — will perform a flute concert this week at the campus.
November 14, 2018
SVSU student-produced videos to educate peers on sexual assault prevention
Saginaw Valley State University leaders say a series of student-produced public service announcement videos are aimed at strengthening the campus’ sexual assault prevention education efforts.
November 15, 2018
SVSU serves those who served, again earns ‘Best for Vets’ ranking
Saginaw Valley State University has again been recognized for its support of military-affiliated students, earning a place in the Best for Vets: Colleges 2019 rankings by Military Times.
November 16, 2018
SVSU social work profs take leadership posts to improve the Saginaw community
Two Saginaw Valley State University social work professors will serve in leadership roles at a newly-created community enrichment organization centered in downtown Saginaw.
November 16, 2018
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 for 2018-19.
November 19, 2018
SVSU hosts networking event to connect Great Lakes Bay graduates and alumni with top employers
Discover Great Lakes Bay is hosting a business-casual networking experience that will offer an opportunity for talented professionals to connect with world-class employers from across the Great Lakes Bay Region. The “Coming Home” event will take place Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 3-5 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall banquet rooms at Saginaw Valley State University.
November 20, 2018
The executive director of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation will deliver the keynote address to graduates during commencement exercises at Saginaw Valley State University.
November 20, 2018
SVSU professor receives grant for book on intersection of science and religion
Jeffrey Koperski, professor of philosophy at Saginaw Valley State University, has received nearly $90,000 from the John Templeton Foundation to fund his book project focused on science and religion.
November 27, 2018
SVSU holiday production a throwback to Christmas TV specials from ’60s, ‘70s
Saginaw Valley State University student dancers, actors, and vocalists next week will perform together on stage to celebrate the holiday season in “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! A Christmas Variety Show!”
November 28, 2018
SVSU to host 100 fourth grade students for Hour of Code event
Saginaw Valley State University is inspiring young minds through it participation in a national initiative to increase diversity in computer science.
November 29, 2018
SVSU students shine at Model United Nations Conference
Saginaw Valley State University students’ enthusiasm for international understanding helped them stand out from their collegiate peers during the eleventh American Model United Nations Conference in Chicago November 17-20.
November 29, 2018
Braun Fellowship to boost SVSU faculty research into economics, environment
Two Saginaw Valley State University professors will expand their research through support received from SVSU’s Braun Fellowship. One research project will examine the efficiency of free market societies, while another will map invasive species at a national wildlife refuge.
December 6, 2018
Valerie Jarrett, former senior adviser to President Obama, to keynote regional MLK event at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome Valerie Jarrett, a former senior adviser to President Barack Obama, to deliver the keynote address during the 10th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at SVSU.
December 6, 2018
At SVSU, high school students to wrap gifts collected for Bay City, Midland, Saginaw shelters
Local high school students involved in Saginaw Valley State University’s Great Lakes Bay Regional Youth Leadership Institute are showing their support for the community by collecting gifts for three regional nonprofits that provide shelter for those in need of help.
December 11, 2018
SVSU students gain valuable corporate experience through Botz Liberal Arts Fellowship
Four Saginaw Valley State University students have been selected for a fellowship that will provide them with opportunities to apply their liberal arts education in a professional setting.
December 11, 2018
SVSU-sponsored letter-writing campaign to Gov.-elect Whitmer on display through Dec. 19
A Saginaw Valley State University-based program that prompted K-12 students to write postcards to the future governor of Michigan – before the election – resulted in a response that far exceeded organizers’ expectations. The messages received revealed the civic-minded hopes of today's youth, as well as their deep anxieties.
December 12, 2018
SVSU students’ preparation pays off, team qualifies for moot court national tournament
Since Saginaw Valley State University's moot court program was established in 2010, SVSU never has failed to qualify competitors for the nation's most elite tournament.
December 13, 2018
SVSU forensics students impress judges; 9 have qualified for national tournament
The Saginaw Valley State University forensic team continued to collect the rewards of its determined preparation, winning several honors at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League State Tournament at Eastern Michigan University Saturday, Dec. 8.
December 17, 2018
SVSU Board approves faculty sabbaticals, congratulates Student Association
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved 11 faculty sabbaticals during the Board’s regular meeting Friday, Dec. 14.
December 18, 2018
SVSU students to spend winter break learning through service
Saginaw Valley State University students often defy stereotypes. At the end of the fall semester, may college students return home to sleep in, binge watch Netflix and generally unwind. But for Alina Devoogd, Chantel Poquette and nearly 100 SVSU students, they are dedicating their winter break from school to volunteer at locations across the country, helping a number of organizations in need.
December 19, 2018
SVSU Battle of the Valleys initiative honored by regional fundraising organization
A Saginaw Valley State University student government-led initiative that has raised over $425,000 for nonprofit organizations since 2003 recently received recognition from a group of regional fundraising professionals.
December 20, 2018
To capture the spirit of the season, we offer you this festive holiday video featuring the musical talents of two of our outstanding student performers.
December 20, 2018
New opportunities for SVSU students through partnership with Wayne State School of Medicine
Saginaw Valley State University students inspired to pursue a career in medicine now have an additional pathway to continue their education.
December 20, 2018
SVSU medical lab science student 1 of 5 nationally to win scholarship
Carly McKenzie is a determined student, and her work ethic has resulted in winning a highly-competitive national scholarship. She was one of five students selected from more than 300 applicants to receive a $2,000 scholarship from the American Proficiency Institute (API), based in Traverse City.
December 20, 2018
SVSU staff member recognized by National Multiple Sclerosis Society for fundraising feat
A Saginaw Valley State University staff member overcame what she believed were her own physical limitations as well as rough environmental conditions to earn praise from a national nonprofit for her passion to raise awareness — and funds — to fight multiple sclerosis.