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SVSU Receives Federal Grant to Address Behavioral Health Care Needs in Rural Michigan
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With a $650,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Saginaw Valley State University will collaborate with Northern Michigan University to train psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners.
Through the program — called BRIDGE UP ― SVSU will offer our psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) program to NMU to expand opportunities for family nurse practitioners in the Upper Peninsula to enhance their knowledge and ability to provide mental health and addiction treatment in their communities.
The $650,000 award represents the first year's allocation of the grant, which totals $2.6 million to be distributed over four years. With this funding, 31 part-time PMHNP students annually can participate in a traineeship that reduces the cost of their education by nearly 85%.
Kathleen Schachman, the Harvey Randall Wickes Endowed Professor of Nursing and BRIDGE UP project director, said, “This project holds tremendous promise to expand access to mental health and addiction treatment for the people who need it, while also addressing the pressing need to reduce health inequities in rural Michigan.”
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SVSU Grants Early Acceptance to Cesar Chavez Academy 8th Grade Graduates
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When the 8th grade class of Cesar Chavez Academy in Detroit graduated on June 20, they received a gift designed to motivate them to further their education: early admission to Saginaw Valley State University.
“Cesar Chavez Academy boasts a 95% graduation rate. We want to help ensure that CCA students are prepared to enter college upon completing high school,” said David Lewis, director of School & University Partnerships at SVSU. “By connecting with students as they enter high school, we can work with them over the next four years to help guide them toward their next steps and help them achieve their goals.”
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Preserving Veterans' Stories: SVSU Collaborates with Senator Gary Peters' Office and the Library of Congress for the Veterans History Project
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SVSU hosted the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project, in partnership with the office of U.S. Senator Gary Peters. Cardinal Volunteers welcomed veterans to campus and documented their accounts of their time in the military. The stories, documents and photos collected will be sent to the Library of Congress Archives for current and future historians to access the real, lived experiences of military members.
“It is an honor to be part of a project that honors and preserves the stories of veterans in our community," said Beth Alford, SVSU's director of Military Student Affairs.
Volunteers conducted 30- to 60-minute interviews with veterans, collecting stories about their service. “This has been a wonderful opportunity to give our students firsthand experience conducting oral history interviews,” said Jules Gehrke, SVSU professor of history. “Dr. John Baesler and Dr. Jennifer Stinson put together an excellent training session to prepare them for many of their first experiences with public history.”
Special thanks to the History Department and the Office of Military Student Affairs for their partnership in making this event a success for everyone involved.
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SVSU Hosts Summer Camps & Clinics
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Get the most out of your child's summer break! SVSU has exciting and educational programs for K-12 students (and even adults!). These programs foster curiosity and help develop their passions, all while giving them a firsthand experience of SVSU's campus and facilities. Discover the different camps we have available this summer and let your child have a blast exploring new possibilities on a college campus!
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Update: Men's Basketball Offers Pair of Summer Camps
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SVSU Men's Basketball is hosting a pair of summer camps that offer quality instruction in a fun-filled environment. A Youth Camp for boys entering grades K-8 runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 10-13. A Position Camp for boys entering grades 4-12 is scheduled for 9 to 2 p.m. July 24-27. Each camp is $80, which includes lunch each day. An SVSU employee discount is available upon request. Walk-ins are welcome; insurance card must be presented. For more information email Elizabeth Knowles (emknowle@svsu.edu) or Jalen Dey (jhdey@svsu.edu).
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Remembering Kenneth Whitely Kousky: An Inspirational Entrepreneur and Mentor
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In memory of the late Kenneth Whitely Kousky, we reflect upon the remarkable life and contributions of an esteemed member of the SVSU community. A visionary entrepreneur, cybersecurity expert, and devoted mentor, Ken's impact resonates far beyond his professional achievements. His legacy, marked by kindness, intellectual curiosity, and a playful spirit, leaves an indelible impression on those who had the privilege of knowing him. As we honor his memory, we celebrate his unwavering commitment to education, entrepreneurship, and the nurturing of young minds at Saginaw Valley State University.
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