June 1, 2023

SVSU race team delivers “most satisfying result” at Society of Automotive Engineers competition

The Cardinal Formula Racing Team at Saginaw Valley State University has built the fastest college race car in the world twice (2008, 2014) and has placed among the top 20 teams several times at the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Collegiate Design Series. Still, Brooks Byam, SVSU professor of mechanical engineering, described this year’s finish as the “most satisfying result” in his 25 years of serving as the team’s faculty advisor.

May 31, 2023

SVSU partners with U.P. College to address critical nursing workforce issue

Bay College, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and Saginaw Valley State University have established a new partnership to expand nursing education opportunities and grow the talent pool of nurses in the U.P. and northern Michigan through a collaboration supported by a grant from the State of Michigan.

May 24, 2023

SVSU celebrates excellence in student writing

In a celebration of excellence in writing, 20 Saginaw Valley State University students and one faculty member were recognized for their writing achievements during the 2023 University Writing Awards ceremony in April.

May 3, 2023

SVSU President George Grant Jr. to preside over his first commencement

Saginaw Valley State University’s May commencement exercises will feature a new president and the return of invited commencement speakers. SVSU President George Grant Jr., who took office Jan. 1, will preside over his first graduation ceremonies. In addition, the two ceremonies on Friday, May 5 will feature commencement speakers for the first time since December 2019.

April 18, 2023

SVSU renews elite accreditation for business programs

Saginaw Valley State University has earned an extension of its accreditation by AACSB International, the leading accrediting body for collegiate schools of business.

April 14, 2023

SVSU and Kirtland Community College strengthen partnership to grow the nursing talent pipeline, provide better patient care

Saginaw Valley State University and Kirtland Community College in Grayling continue to build on their partnership to increase the talent pool of nurses in northern Michigan.  

April 13, 2023

SVSU biology professor named Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year

Art Martin, professor of biology, has received the Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year award from the Michigan Association of State Universities.

April 12, 2023

SVSU student receives national award for proficiency in French

Samantha Chew, of Midland, was named an Outstanding Senior in French by the American Association of Teachers of French.

March 18, 2023

Student wins scholarship for Roethke-inspired beer label

Saginaw Valley State University graphic design major Austin Hlinka can add another accomplishment to his resume: beer label designer. Hlinka, a graphic design major from Sterling, was named winner of a contest to design labels for three beers specially created for the Theodore Roethke Poetry & Arts Festival. In recognition of his achievement, he has earned a $300 scholarship.

March 17, 2023

SVSU students qualify for national competitive speaking competition

Two Saginaw Valley State University students have qualified to compete at the National Forensic Association National Championship in April.

March 14, 2023

Thorough preparation pays off for SVSU orators

The eight members of Saginaw Valley State University’s Competitive Speech team have talked their way to success at competitions this year. Most recently, the team placed 3rd in the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League’s (MISL) State Championship, which was held on March 4 at Eastern Michigan University.

March 14, 2023

SVSU students shine in novice speaking competition

Seven members of Saginaw Valley State University’s Competitive Speech team made a strong showing at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League (MISL) Novice State Championship at Northwood University in February.

March 2, 2023

SVSU professionals and students honored for creativity

Saginaw Valley State University staff and students were recently honored for their creative work in the marketing and advertising arena, winning 14 ADDY Awards in the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Great Lakes Bay’s annual American Advertising Award competition.

February 28, 2023

SVSU faculty receive prestigious grant to host summer institute for K-12 educators

Saginaw Valley State University English professors Natalia Knoblock and Veronika Drake have been awarded a grant of nearly $150,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to develop and implement a two-week, residential summer institute for K-12 educators.

February 16, 2023

SVSU professor receives national recognition for contributions to teacher education

A Saginaw Valley State University professor has gained national recognition for her commitment to educating future teachers.

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