November 14, 2023
No argument: SVSU moot court members excel
Two Saginaw Valley State University students combined hard work with experience to argue their way to the top spot at a regional moot court competition on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11 and 12.
November 14, 2023
College students honed skills at SVSU regional sales competition
Promising future sales professionals had an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and receive personalized training during a groundbreaking regional sales competition hosted by the Scott L. Carmona College of Business at Saginaw Valley State University in October.
November 7, 2023
Saginaw Public Schools applies $2 million state grant to partner with SVSU to 'grow your own' certified teachers
Saginaw Valley State University and Saginaw Public Schools are collaborating to increase the number of certified teachers in local classrooms, thanks to a $2 million grant from the State of Michigan.
November 1, 2023
Dedicated education leaders selected for Gerstacker leadership program at SVSU
The 17th cohort of pre-kindergarten through grade 12 education leaders committed to professional growth will join the Saginaw Valley State University Gerstacker Fellowship program in 2023-24.
November 1, 2023
SVSU professor earns national award for teaching excellence
Saginaw Valley State University professor J. Blake Johnson has been recognized for his leadership and excellence in the classroom. Johnson, SVSU professor of art, joins 42 other educators across the country who will be honored with the prestigious 2024 NEA Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence.
October 31, 2023
SVSU-Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital tuition agreement aims to boost educational opportunities for Ascension associates
Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital and Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) are working together to strengthen the region’s workforce and improve quality of patient care by increasing access to educational opportunities.
October 19, 2023
SVSU to present university premiere of ‘Burning Bluebeard,’ popular holiday show in Chicago
It is often said that tragedy and comedy are closely linked. Saginaw Valley State University’s theatre department will demonstrate just that with the production of “Burning Bluebeard” by Jay Torrence. The play will run from Wednesday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 29.
October 19, 2023
Michigan author, photographer wins SVSU literature award
Detroit photographer and architectural historian Jeff Morrison has been awarded Saginaw Valley State University’s 2023-2024 Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross Award for Literature for his book “Guardians of Michigan: Architectural Sculpture of the Pleasant Peninsulas.”
October 18, 2023
SVSU to host fall open house
Saginaw Valley State University will host a fall open house on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
October 12, 2023
Enrollment leader Ken Fettig joins SVSU as new vice president
Saginaw Valley State University has concluded a national search for vice president of enrollment management by selecting Ken Fetting to serve in the role.
October 6, 2023
Federal grant will enable SVSU to train more social workers for rural and underserved communities
With support from a two-year, $1.06 million federal grant, Saginaw Valley State University will prepare more master’s-level social workers to treat children, adolescents and young adults in rural communities in Michigan.
October 4, 2023
Cultural and media historian to visit SVSU classrooms, speak at Roethke House
A respected cultural and media historian will step into a symbol of Saginaw’s past as she explores the relationship between writing and the future of culture in a talk at the childhood home of acclaimed Saginaw poet Theodore Roethke.
October 4, 2023
SVSU hires John Lewandowski to serve as AD
Saginaw Valley State University has selected John Lewandowski to join the university as its next director of athletics, following a national search.
October 4, 2023
SVSU community celebrates Hispanic Heritage
Saginaw Valley State University students are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events and activities. Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15-October 15, celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
October 3, 2023
SVSU captures top spot among for dorms for 5th time
The nation’s best public college dorms are at Saginaw Valley State University. For the fifth straight year, SVSU residence halls have been named No. 1 among the nation’s four-year public universities on the Niche list of best dorms in America for 2024. The university’s dorms are ranked No. 3 in the nation among all colleges and universities, public and private.