News
News items about the Sociology Department. For a complete list of News, please go to the Newsroom. To submit an item, please contact JJ Boehm, director of media and community relations, at ext. 4055
September 20, 2022
SVSU earns veteran-friendly status for 8th consecutive year
Saginaw Valley State University’s commitment to veterans and other military-affiliated students has once again been recognized by the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency (MVAA). For the eighth consecutive year, SVSU has earned Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Status with the MVAA.
July 19, 2022
SVSU grad receives Pat Tillman Award for Service
In recognition of her connection to sports and service to others, a Saginaw Valley State University graduate will be honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2022 ESPYS on Wednesday, July 20.
April 25, 2019
Sociological study of Flint water crisis fallout part of SVSU student research symposium
A Saginaw Valley State University student turned her passion for understanding the human effects of the Flint water crisis into a nationally-presented research project that will be among about 80 research initiatives presented at SVSU this week.
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.
November 9, 2017
SVSU student paper wins first place at Michigan Sociological Association conference
A Saginaw Valley State University student’s determination in her study resulted in high praise for her academic paper. Kellie Rankey, a creative writing major and sociology minor from Saginaw, won the 2017 Student Paper Award from the Michigan Sociological Association.
May 9, 2017
How an SVSU grad and (wo)man's best friend changed the lives of wounded warriors
A specially-trained hearing dog, Aura acts as the ears for SVSU alumna Gretchen Evans, an Army veteran wounded in Afghanistan in 2006.
May 9, 2017
After wife's death, SVSU faculty member discovers therapy for despair
Brian and his boys were lost in the weeks following her death. During that period, he often thought to himself, “Others have been through this — so shouldn’t we make it through OK?”
March 2, 2017
SVSU partners with United Way of Midland County to research food needs
Saginaw Valley State University is providing expertise to a community-oriented research project aimed at improving access to food for low-income households.
February 21, 2017
SVSU Board approves Master of Social Work program, campus updates
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved adding a Master of Social Work degree program to the curriculum during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 20.
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