April 14, 2023
SVSU and Kirtland Community College strengthen partnership to grow the nursing talent pipeline, provide better patient care
Saginaw Valley State University and Kirtland Community College in Grayling continue to build on their partnership to increase the talent pool of nurses in northern Michigan.
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.
April 12, 2023
SVSU student receives national award for proficiency in French
Samantha Chew, of Midland, was named an Outstanding Senior in French by the American Association of Teachers of French.
April 11, 2023
SVSU Theatre presents ‘Urinetown, The Musical’
Described as musical satire, “Urinetown” tells the story of a Gotham-like city that suffers a water shortage, leading to a government-enforced ban on private toilets.
April 5, 2023
SVSU to host FIRST® Robotics state championship; over $4 million in economic impact expected
For the fifth year, SVSU will welcome more than 5,000 high school students piloting robots in the FIRST in Michigan state championship.
March 30, 2023
SVSU to host climate change and civic engagement experts for lecture and fireside chat
Saginaw Valley State University will host climate control advocates Bill McKibben and Angela Ardis for an informative presentation on the impact of climate change and the steps ordinary people can take to alleviate it.
March 29, 2023
SVSU Dance Team reigns in virtual championship, heads to national championship
Saginaw Valley State University’s Dance Team had all the right moves to capture a top spot at the recent Dance Team Union 2023 College Classic virtual competition. The team was named Division II champions in the jazz category. They also claimed 2nd place in hip hop and 4th in the team performance.
March 23, 2023
SVSU brings Michigan memoirist to region
Saginaw Valley State University will host author and memoirist Anne-Marie Oomen for a public lecture on Thursday, April 6. “An Evening with Anne-Marie Oomen” will be begin at 7 p.m. at the Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, 500 Center Ave., Bay City. The event is free and open to the public.
March 17, 2023
SVSU students qualify for national competitive speaking competition
Two Saginaw Valley State University students have qualified to compete at the National Forensic Association National Championship in April.
March 14, 2023
Thorough preparation pays off for SVSU orators
The eight members of Saginaw Valley State University’s Competitive Speech team have talked their way to success at competitions this year. Most recently, the team placed 3rd in the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League’s (MISL) State Championship, which was held on March 4 at Eastern Michigan University.
March 14, 2023
SVSU students shine in novice speaking competition
Seven members of Saginaw Valley State University’s Competitive Speech team made a strong showing at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League (MISL) Novice State Championship at Northwood University in February.
March 8, 2023
SVSU earns Silver status as a 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School
Thanks to its commitment to and support of military-affiliated students, Saginaw Valley State University has earned Silver status as a Military Friendly® School for the 2023-2024 cycle.
March 6, 2023
Legacy of Theodore Roethke to be celebrated throughout region
Saginaw native and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Theodore Roethke will be celebrated during the Theodore Roethke Poetry and Arts Festival, a triennial celebration of one of the 20th century’s most influential poets.
March 2, 2023
SVSU professionals and students honored for creativity
Saginaw Valley State University staff and students were recently honored for their creative work in the marketing and advertising arena, winning 14 ADDY Awards in the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Great Lakes Bay’s annual American Advertising Award competition.
March 1, 2023
SVSU to host best-selling author for women’s history lecture
In recognition of Women’s History month, Saginaw Valley State University will host best-selling author Stacy Cordery for a lecture on campus and a community talk in Midland. Cordery’s appearances are supported by the Dow Visiting Scholars and Artists series at SVSU.