News
News items about the Biology 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
February 21, 2024
SVSU professors receive first Field/Spicer Fellowship
In its inaugural year, Saginaw Valley State University’s new Field/Spicer Fellowship in Science and Engineering has been awarded to two university faculty members for their respective research projects.
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.
December 7, 2022
SVSU moot court teams make strong showing at home tournament
Hours of preparation propelled Saginaw Valley State University students to strong showings in a moot court regional tournament hosted by the university on December 2 and 3. SVSU hosted 30 teams from around the country for the event, one of 16 regional tournaments at which students compete to qualify for the American Moot Court Association’s national tournament in January.
May 27, 2022
SVSU honors business leaders, outstanding faculty and staff
Saginaw Valley State University honored several regional business leaders as well as outstanding faculty and staff during the university’s 31st All-University Awards Banquet Friday, April 29.
May 24, 2022
SVSU students accepted into medical school early through partnerships
Five Saginaw Valley State University students have taken the next step to become medical doctors through their acceptance into Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine through SVSU’s Early Assurance Program (EAP).
May 11, 2022
SVSU graduating seniors: Alejandra Fulgencio
A Saginaw Valley State University graduate has followed in her mother’s and older sister’s footsteps by walking across the graduation stage.
December 30, 2021
Alumni Spotlight - Kyle Sproull
Kyle Sproull, B.S. 2015, 2nd Year Resident at Mary Free Bed in Grand Rapids
September 17, 2020
$300K grant boosts SVSU researchers studying wastewater for traces of COVID-19
A research team at Saginaw Valley State University secured an approximately $300,000 grant to continue its work searching for traces of the COVID-19 virus in wastewater samples collected from sites in Arenac, Bay, Gladwin and Saginaw counties. That testing – which includes sampling on the SVSU campus – could help alert health officials about potential outbreaks days before individuals display symptoms. The research also detects the virus in waste of people without symptoms.
May 7, 2020
SVSU class of 2020: With a lifelong love for animals, Midland resident chases a career as veterinarian
Mia Berlanga's undergraduate experience has included earning prestigious accolades, embarking on international endeavors relating to her chosen field, utilizing contacts at the university to earn a position at a nearby veterinary emergency care center, and taking advantage of many opportunities that contributed to her development as a community-engaged leader.
May 6, 2020
Class of 2020: Shared passions propel cousins from SVSU to dental school
Ashley Reece and Caitlin Durkee take being part of the “Cardinal family” literally. The inspiring cousins and seniors at Saginaw Valley State University not only share familial ties, but they also share a similar college journey and passion for serving others. Each will earn her bachelor’s degree in biology, with a minor in chemistry, from SVSU this month and will be attending dental school together at the University of Michigan in the fall.
September 9, 2019
SVSU greenhouse recertified for environmental safety standards
Saginaw Valley State University's commitment to environmental sustainability has been recognized, as SVSU’s Boutell Memorial Greenhouse has been recertified for cropping system through the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).
April 22, 2019
Determined study results in medical school research opportunity for SVSU biology student
Saginaw Valley State University student Cole Pero has worked hard in the classroom and in the lab, and it has resulted in an extraordinary opportunity to continue his academic career.
February 27, 2019
SVSU alumna's book aims to inspire interest in science among children
When her daughter was two, Jennifer Douglas read an article that encouraged parents to "make up science stories for your children" in order to inspire their interest in the subject.
February 15, 2019
SVSU student lands scholarship to top dental school through hard work, alumni support
Saginaw Valley State University student Brianna Kosecki's future is looking as bright as a freshly polished smile after being accepted into the nation's top dentistry school.
December 14, 2017
SVSU professors to use Braun Fellowship to study signs of metabolic syndrome, managing patient flow in health care
Saginaw Valley State University will support two professors in their scholarly endeavors to improve people’s health. Jay Scott, associate professor of biology, and Danilo Sirias, professor of management, have been awarded SVSU’s Braun Fellowship.
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Department Chair
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