September - 2019
September 4, 2019
SVSU nursing student’s bone marrow donation could save leukemia patient’s life
When Haley Ludviksen helped her student organization bring a bone marrow donor drive to Saginaw Valley State University six years ago, the nursing major never expected she might be the one to give a potentially lifesaving gift to a person in need.
September 5, 2019
SVSU alumna with small town roots makes the case in one of world's largest law firms
In a few short years, Samantha Jackson went from living in a rural town of 3,000 people and questioning her future to moving to a bustling city with nearly 3 million residents and working at one of the most prestigious law firms in the world.
September 9, 2019
SVSU Accounting and Finance Employment Fair to feature 30 organizations seeking talent
Job-seekers in accounting and finance industries will have the opportunity to connect with about 30 employers expected to attend an employment fair at Saginaw Valley State University this month.
September 9, 2019
SVSU to host 9/11 Heroes Run to benefit national foundation
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting its annual 9/11 Heroes Run on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to benefit The Travis Manion Foundation.
September 9, 2019
SVSU kicks off Rhea Miller Concert Series with jazz saxophonist Clark Gibson
Saginaw Valley State University will host jazz saxophonist Clark Gibson for a concert Saturday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall as part of SVSU’s Rhea Miller Concert Series.
September 9, 2019
SVSU greenhouse recertified for environmental safety standards
Saginaw Valley State University's commitment to environmental sustainability has been recognized, as SVSU’s Boutell Memorial Greenhouse has been recertified for cropping system through the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).
September 9, 2019
Michigan author wins SVSU literature award
Saginaw Valley State University has awarded the 2019-20 Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross Award for Literature to author Anna Clark for her book, "The Poisoned City: Flint's Water Crisis and the American Urban Tragedy." The award is part of SVSU’s community-minded commitment to recognize exceptional writing within Michigan.
September 9, 2019
SVSU Voices In The Valley event features pair of seasoned poets
Two critically-acclaimed poets will share selections of their works during a reading at Saginaw Valley State University next month.
September 11, 2019
SVSU kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with celebration of lowrider culture
Committed to honoring Hispanic heritage, Saginaw Valley State University will host an event Sunday, Sept. 15, celebrating lowrider vehicles and the culture surrounding them.
September 12, 2019
Bollywood star Meera Chopra to return to alma mater SVSU as Dow Visiting Artist
Fresh from the debut of one of her most anticipated films, a leading Bollywood actor this month will return to the campus she considered transformative in her development: Saginaw Valley State University.
September 12, 2019
SVSU fall speaker series kicks off with examination of Beat Generation and its female influences
At Saginaw Valley State University later this month, the daughter of a famous writer will engage audiences in a presentation exploring the influence of female writers on the Beat Generation of the mid-20th century.
September 17, 2019
Art, history, technology among topics planned for SVSU’s fall speaker series
Saginaw Valley State University will host seven guest speakers as part of its annual fall Visiting Scholars and Artists series. The series will bring to campus a renowned Bollywood actress, the daughter of two prominent American literary figures, a CEO and a former president of MIT.
September 17, 2019
Oh, 'Mamma Mia!' Ambitious regional production features tons of talent with SVSU ties
The director (a faculty member), lead actor (an alumna) and stage manager (a current student) are among 17 people with SVSU connections participating in the weeks-long run of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance-produced show.
September 20, 2019
SVSU presentation to examine opioid epidemic’s reach in rural Michigan
A Saginaw Valley State University educator’s determination to fight the opioid epidemic in rural Michigan will be the focus of a public presentation at the campus next month.
September 20, 2019
First Hispanic female Air Force pilot to discuss trailblazing career at SVSU talk
A Latina aviator whose career broke sound and gender barriers will visit Saginaw Valley State University next month.
September 20, 2019
James Harder knows the benefits of hard work and perseverance. The 2019 Saginaw Valley State University mechanical engineering alumnus started college when he was just 14 years old. While being homeschooled, the Saginaw native took college classes for two years through the Great Lakes Bay Early College program at SVSU to get ahead and discover what he wanted to study.
September 20, 2019
SVSU is 4 for 4 in being selected as Great College to Work For
Saginaw Valley State University’s welcoming campus atmosphere and empowering environment has resulted in the institution's designation as a "Great College to Work For" for the fourth consecutive year by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
September 20, 2019
SVSU enrollment down, but freshman class up nearly 20 percent over 2017
Saginaw Valley State University saw an overall enrollment decline for the 2019 fall semester, but it enrolled a much larger freshman class than 2016 or 2017, after increasing the number of first-time students by 28% last year.
September 26, 2019
Former New York Mets manager to visit SVSU in October
A retired Major League Baseball manager and Midland native will return to the region next month to talk about his passion for leadership during a presentation at Saginaw Valley State University.
September 26, 2019
SVSU pushes students to get involved, election participation doubled in 2018, report shows
Saginaw Valley State University leaders determined to engage more students in casting their votes during the 2018 election helped those students find their voice, a new study shows.