December - 2019
December 3, 2019
Community leader, alumnus to serve as SVSU commencement speaker
Saginaw Valley State University graduates will hear from one of the institution’s most generous alumni during December commencement exercises.
December 5, 2019
SVSU students display exceptional representation at Model United Nations Conference
Two Saginaw Valley State University students’ enthusiasm for international diplomacy earned them an award at a recent conference and an opportunity to advance to international competition.
December 6, 2019
SVSU staff, faculty art highlighted in Midland Center for the Arts exhibition
Saginaw Valley State University staff and faculty members are showcased as part of a Midland Center for the Arts art exhibition open to the public now until early January.
December 11, 2019
SVSU student named to fellowship program for nation's top collegiate journalists
With a drive to keep a community informed and a talented way with words, Saginaw Valley State University senior Kaitlyn Farley earned a spot in a program designed to develop some of the nation’s top college journalists.
December 11, 2019
SVSU to collaborate on restoration effort to preserve historic Saginaw mansion
A collaboration between historical preservationists and the Saginaw Valley State University-operated Saginaw Community Writing Center aims to raise awareness and money for transforming one of Saginaw’s most iconic homes into a multi-use community space.
December 11, 2019
SVSU forensics team places first in home tournament, students qualify for national championship
The Saginaw Valley State University forensics team won first place at the fall Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 7. This is the first time SVSU has hosted or won this tournament.
December 16, 2019
State budget expert to visit SVSU
An expert on the subject will discuss the state budget and policy plans in Lansing during a presentation at Saginaw Valley State University on Monday, Dec. 16.
December 16, 2019
SVSU Board approves room and board rates, faculty sabbaticals
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved room and board rates for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 academic years during the Board’s regular meeting Friday, Dec. 13.
December 18, 2019
First-person perspectives from first-generation college students: Lindsey Mead, of SVSU
As a first-generation college student, my parents instilled in me that it’s best to pursue a career that inspired passion within me. At Saginaw Valley State University, I followed that advice and it has led me both on the path to study law and to help communities in need.
December 18, 2019
First-person perspectives from first-generation college students: Paloma Barba, of SVSU
With the support of my family — and now a statewide organization that recognizes my leadership qualities — I am hoping to follow in my older sister’s footsteps as a first-generation college graduate.
December 18, 2019
First-person perspectives from first-generation college students: Mitch Hughes, of SVSU
As a first-generation college student, I knew I always wanted to pursue a four-year degree. I’ve faced a lot of obstacles, but I’ve learned that it’s how you overcome those challenges. I was never really gifted anything. I’ve worked for everything I have.
December 18, 2019
First-person perspectives from first-generation college students: Talia Pruiett, of SVSU
For me, college was always the goal. I had no idea where I wanted to go or what I wanted to do– I just knew I needed to go to college. I wasn’t exposed to many careers and I wasn’t sure what I wanted to study, but my high school really pushed going to college and I always felt that was the right thing for me. My parents were supportive as well, but neither of them had gone to college and they didn’t know much about the admissions process.
December 18, 2019
First-person perspectives from first-generation college students: Jessalyn Gaskin, of SVSU
I knew I always wanted to go to college. I went to a college preparatory charter school authorized by Saginaw Valley State University and my parents always encouraged me to continue my education. As a first-generation college student with younger siblings, I thought going to college was important because I have young people that look up to me and I knew that me going to college would inspire them to go too.
December 19, 2019
SVSU students volunteer for nonprofits across U.S. during winter break
Nearly 100 Saginaw Valley State University students dedicated to community service are spending a week of their winter break volunteering across the nation as part of SVSU’s Alternative Breaks program.
December 19, 2019
A 'Hidden Figure' in modern times; NASA leader to keynote regional MLK Jr. event at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University next month will welcome Ruth D. Jones, a leader with NASA and a trailblazer in her industry, to deliver the keynote address during the 11th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at the campus.
December 20, 2019
SVSU's Henry Marsh Institute for Public Policy continues legacy of leadership
Inspired by one of the region’s trailblazers, a Saginaw Valley State University-based political leadership program continues to create a legacy of its own nearly a decade after its founding, organizers say.