November 5, 2019
Student's beloved Pakistan dish among meals set to spice up SVSU's International Food Festival
Farwa Fatima is accustomed to international food festivals. When the neighborly Saginaw Valley State University student from Pakistan cooks chicken biriyani, a food festival of sorts materializes in her apartment living room. There, classmates and friends from a variety of cultures — American, Japanese, and Polish, among others — often gather to enjoy the feast and flavors produced by her family recipe.
October 31, 2019
Driven SVSU engineering student overcomes every obstacle
Mitch Hughes has shown the drive, determination, and work ethic to overcome any challenge. The senior mechanical engineering student at Saginaw Valley State University defies limits by balancing a full load of rigorous engineering courses, a demanding and time-consuming co-op, and his responsibilities as a varsity college athlete.
October 30, 2019
SVSU social work student dedicated to empowering her community
Helping others comes naturally for Jessalyn Gaskin. The second-year Saginaw Valley State University social work major and youth services minor has always possessed a clear vision of what she wants her future to be: serving others and helping them navigate their futures.
October 30, 2019
Trombone performance to put SVSU band director in musical spotlight
A Saginaw Valley State University educator perhaps most publicly known for directing SVSU’s marching band will share one of his other musical talents in an upcoming concert on campus.
October 23, 2019
SVSU alumna joins NBA as sixth female referee in league history
"Nobody’s ever truly ready," Jenna Schroeder said of her new role, "but I'm as ready as I can be."
October 18, 2019
'Mad Feast' author to offer taste of his writing at SVSU reading
A critically-acclaimed author will read from his work in nonfiction and poetry during a visit next week to Saginaw Valley State University.
October 17, 2019
SVSU panel to spotlight impact of female entrepreneurs in Great Lakes Bay Region, beyond
With women-led businesses on the rise, the need for role models, mentors and real-world training for female entrepreneurs is a demand that Rebecca Cox recognized clearly.
October 14, 2019
More than 130 businesses, organizations to seek prospective employees at SVSU fair
Saginaw Valley State University will host its annual Fall University-wide Employment & Networking Fair later this week.
October 11, 2019
For empowering peers, SVSU student named statewide ‘Tutor of the Year’
Dedicated tutors enhance a student’s experience in the classroom, and Aranya “Ron” Biswas is making sure Saginaw Valley State University students are given every chance to succeed, say professionals in the tutoring industry.
October 11, 2019
SVSU student's leadership earns her state Hispanic Latino Commission scholarship
With the support of her family — and now a statewide organization that recognizes her strong leadership qualities — a Saginaw Valley State University senior soon will follow in her older sister’s footsteps as a first-generation college graduate.
October 9, 2019
Ford Motor Company selects SVSU alumna for prestigious philanthropic leadership program
A Saginaw Valley State University alumna’s community-minded values helped her become selected for an innovative corporate leadership course associated with one of the world’s largest automotive companies.
October 3, 2019
SVSU fundraising tradition to boost Midland nonprofit's educational programs across region
Saginaw Valley State University students’ commitment to support the community remains as strong as ever. They are inspired to compete — now only against themselves — during a fundraiser next week that will support a nonprofit’s expansion of a developmental educational program already positively impacting Great Lakes Bay Region teens.
October 3, 2019
Season-opening winning streak continues for SVSU forensics program
Hard work and dedication helped Saginaw Valley State University's forensics team experience its fifth consecutive year winning the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League season-opening tournament.
October 1, 2019
Record-high number of SVSU students admitted early to medical school
Saginaw Valley State University students passionate about pursuing health care professions combined their outstanding academic preparation with exemplary community service commitment to be accepted early into medical school. They did so using a program that networks talent from SVSU to other institutions.
September 12, 2019
Bollywood star Meera Chopra to return to alma mater SVSU as Dow Visiting Artist
Fresh from the debut of one of her most anticipated films, a leading Bollywood actor this month will return to the campus she considered transformative in her development: Saginaw Valley State University.