October 9, 2018
SVSU-operated health clinic at Bay County Health Department wins statewide award for public health
A primary care health clinic operated jointly by Saginaw Valley State University and the Bay County Health Department has earned a prestigious award from the State of Michigan for its supportive regional services.
October 3, 2018
Passion for public speaking leads to victory for SVSU forensics team
Students on the Saginaw Valley State University forensics team have extraordinary enthusiasm for public speaking, and it showed during the latest Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League tournament, where SVSU claimed a first place finish.
October 2, 2018
SVSU to host mental health expert for annual O'Neill Lecture
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a lecture by a renowned psychiatrist and researcher who specializes in depression and bipolar illness. Nassir Ghaemi will present “Psychiatric Profiles in Leadership” for SVSU’s annual James E. O'Neill Memorial Lecture Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall Banquet Rooms.
September 25, 2018
SVSU selects Michigan author Hendrik Meijer for Gross Literature Award
Saginaw Valley State University has awarded the 2018-2019 Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross Award for Literature to Hendrik Meijer for his book “Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century,” published by the University of Chicago Press. The award is part of SVSU's community-minded commitment to recognize exceptional writing within Michigan.
September 21, 2018
SVSU professor to speak on civic engagement for annual Rush Lecture
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a lecture by a professor of sociology at SVSU on how communities thrive when people participate in civic engagement.
September 19, 2018
SVSU earns national award for commitment to diversity, inclusion
A national publication again has recognized Saginaw Valley State University for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
September 18, 2018
SVSU freshman class rises by 28 percent; gains in student retention seen, too
Saginaw Valley State University saw a dramatic increase in the size of its freshman class for the 2018-19 academic year, as the number of first-time students rose by 28 percent over the previous year.
September 13, 2018
SVSU appoints John Decker as Director of Athletics
Saginaw Valley State University has appointed John Decker to serve as director of Athletics in a permanent capacity. Decker had been serving as the interim director since January when Mike Watson retired.
September 12, 2018
SVSU student housing ranked No. 1 in nation among public universities
Saginaw Valley State University has earned the 2019 “best dorms” ranking, thanks to students’ praise for the welcoming environment and outstanding facilities.
September 5, 2018
Impulse buying topic of SVSU talk
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a lecture by a marketing and retail management scholar that will explore the causes and effects of impulse buying.
August 30, 2018
SVSU to host Heroes Run to benefit local veterans' foundation
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting its annual 9/11 Heroes Run to benefit the Bay Veterans Foundation as its local charity recipient.
August 29, 2018
Two SVSU club hockey players selected to represent U.S. at tournament in Russia
Two Saginaw Valley State University club hockey players have been selected to serve as members of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division III Select Team.
August 21, 2018
SVSU earns grant funds to support addiction recovery services for seniors at community health clinic
Health professionals at Saginaw Valley State University are determined to secure resources to improve health for people living in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
August 21, 2018
Newest SVSU fraternity makes a difference locally; student and advisor receive national award
A Saginaw Valley State University student and staff member were recently recognized as national leaders by Alpha Kappa Lambda (AKL) fraternity.
August 14, 2018
SVSU hosts program empowering middle and high school students as leaders in STEM studies
With demand expected to rise in STEM-related jobs across Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University and regional partners are continuing a collaboration aimed at developing and growing the next generation of leaders in the sciences.