November 15, 2022
SVSU presents ‘The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds’
Saginaw Valley State University’s second theatre performance of the season tells the story of motherhood, science and beauty in the play “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.”
November 14, 2022
SVSU to introduce 82 4th graders to computer science in university’s 6th Hour of Code event
Saginaw Valley State University will introduce 82 4th graders to computer science concepts during an Hour of Code program on Friday, Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
November 9, 2022
SVSU to present award-winning documentary “Mentality”
Saginaw Valley State University in partnership with Great Lakes Bay Health Centers will screen the award-winning documentary “Mentality,” about the evolution of mental health treatment.
November 1, 2022
SVSU students appointed to state voting advisory taskforce
Two Saginaw Valley State University students have been selected to serve on a voter engagement task force for the State of Michigan.
November 1, 2022
SVSU ranks among best colleges for student voting
Thanks to students who are active in the democratic process, Saginaw Valley State University has been named to Washington Monthly’s 2022 Best Colleges for Student Voting Honor Roll.
October 31, 2022
SVSU to host lecture on civility in politics
As the 2022 mid-term elections draw near, Saginaw Valley State University will host economist and historian Lawrence W. Reed, who will discuss civility in politics. The inaugural Velasquez Lecture on Liberty and Free Markets presents “Liberty, Character and Civility in Politics” on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall in SVSU’s Curtiss Hall.
October 12, 2022
SVSU alumnus returns to campus to perform with classical guitar trio
Saginaw Valley State University alumnus Erik Gibelyou will return to campus this Friday, Oct. 14 to perform with Trio Ghidorah, a classical guitar trio. The concert is part of the Rhea Miller Concert Series and will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. It is free and open to the public.
October 12, 2022
SVSU to host inspiring Michigan veteran Major Jonathan Turnbull
Saginaw Valley State University will host a retired U.S. Army major who survived a suicide bomber attack in Syria. Major Johnathan Turnbull (retired) lost his sight and endured 22 surgeries and two years of rehabilitation.
October 7, 2022
SVSU sees enrollment growth in teacher certification students and highest GPA for incoming freshmen
Saginaw Valley State University is seeing gains in the number of students pursuing teacher certification at the university for the fall 2022 semester. In addition, SVSU’s award-winning residence halls are completely filled, as student interest in living on campus has rebounded.
October 6, 2022
SVSU earns “best dorm” ranking in Niche’s 2023 ratings; Fourth consecutive year as No. 1 among all public universities in the U.S.
Saginaw Valley State University has ranked No. 1 among all 4-year public universities on the 2023 Niche list of best dorms in America. This is the fourth consecutive year SVSU residence halls have claimed the top spot among all public institutions.
October 6, 2022
SVSU Theatre opens season with ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’
Love, loss, resentment, disconnection – these universal themes are explored and addressed by an advice columnist in “Tiny Beautiful Things,” the first play in Saginaw Valley State University’s 2022-2023 season.
October 5, 2022
SVSU again recognized by national magazine for outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion
Saginaw Valley State University has again garnered recognition for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, receiving the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
October 5, 2022
SVSU honors 4th president with newly named Bachand Hall
Donald J. Bachand, has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to education, the university, and health and wellbeing throughout his tenure at Saginaw Valley State University, include more than 8 years of service as SVSU’s 4th president.
October 4, 2022
SVSU and Kirtland Community College partner to improve pathways to nursing degrees
Saginaw Valley State University is partnering with Kirtland Community College in Grayling to make it easier for nursing students and nursing instructors at the northern Michigan college to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
September 27, 2022
Through internship, SVSU student gains experience in the field
Spending time in soybean fields led Saginaw Valley State University student Avery Claybaugh to find her future career field.