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.
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).
September 9, 2019
SVSU kicks off Rhea Miller Concert Series with jazz saxophonist Clark Gibson
Saginaw Valley State University will host jazz saxophonist Clark Gibson for a concert Saturday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall as part of SVSU’s Rhea Miller Concert Series.
September 4, 2019
SVSU nursing student’s bone marrow donation could save leukemia patient’s life
When Haley Ludviksen helped her student organization bring a bone marrow donor drive to Saginaw Valley State University six years ago, the nursing major never expected she might be the one to give a potentially lifesaving gift to a person in need.
August 20, 2019
SVSU hires Midland law enforcement leader as new University Police chief
Saginaw Valley State University has hired Cliff Block to serve as the school’s next police chief, bringing aboard a highly-respected law enforcement leader to help maintain the campus’ secure and friendly atmosphere. With more than a quarter-century of law enforcement experience — ranging from neighborhood patrol duties to statewide leadership positions — Block plans to strengthen the university’s status as a safe campus with a close-knit community feel.
August 20, 2019
SVSU rises toward the top nationally for ‘Best College Dorms’ ranking
A warm and welcoming environment — along with first-rate residential facilities — helped Saginaw Valley State University continue to climb the rankings for a website grading the nation’s “best dorms” and campuses.
August 19, 2019
SVSU professor’s examination of lie detector test’s history published by Smithsonian Institution
A Saginaw Valley State University educator’s historical examination of polygraph tests recently was published on the online magazine for the Smithsonian Institution.
August 8, 2019
SVSU students engineer equipment for NASA’s consideration
A strong community partnership and a passion for creation soon could send a Saginaw Valley State University student-engineered creation where no SVSU student-engineered creation has gone before.
August 8, 2019
SVSU welcomes 2 new Board appointments: past Lt. Gov. Cherry and alumna Wiener
Governor Whitmer announced the appointment of two new members to the SVSU Board of Control today. Former Lieutenant Governor John Cherry and SVSU alumna Raj Wiener begin their service today.
July 23, 2019
SVSU rises to the challenge, lands $2.8M grant to tackle life-and-death health concerns in rural Michigan
Determined to be part of the solution for Michigan's opioid epidemic and other health problems plaguing rural Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University sought and secured a $2.8 million federal grant to combat the most pressing health crises in some of the state's most under-served communities.
July 23, 2019
SVSU professor named Higher Educator of the Year by national group
A Saginaw Valley State University professor's commitment to helping college students follow through on earning their academic degrees in turn earned him national recognition from his peers.