May 26, 2017
SVSU, Dow Corning Foundation STEM program rewards Kingston teacher's eye for the future
“Robots shall inherit the classroom” reads the tagline on Matt Ferguson’s Kingston High School-based webpage featuring his Robotics course’s trials and tribulations.
May 19, 2017
SVSU student awarded national honor as Outstanding Senior in French
Recent Saginaw Valley State University graduate Tory Thompson has received a national honor. The American Association of Teachers of French selected him to receive a 2017 Outstanding Senior in French Award.
May 17, 2017
SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing finishes as top undergraduate team for 3rd straight year; Places 6th in the world in acceleration
The Saginaw Valley State University Cardinal Formula Race team sped its way to another impressive performance, posting the top score among exclusively undergraduate programs for the third consecutive year at the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Collegiate Design Series May 10-13 at Michigan International Speedway.
May 17, 2017
SVSU student shows perseverance to complete degree
Emotions filled Natalie Jacobs as she crossed the stage during Commencement exercises at Saginaw Valley State University Saturday, May 6.
May 15, 2017
SVSU writing tutors share expertise in building university writing center in Japan
Saginaw Valley State University secondary education majors Renee Okenka of Swartz Creek, and Samantha Geffert of Farmington Hills, are studying abroad at Shikoku University in Tokushima, Japan this summer, and their trip includes a special purpose: getting a newly established Writing Center off to a good start.
May 11, 2017
An SVSU-led community health clinic offers hope for opioid addicts
Theo Hoxie was 15 the first time he stole morphine from his cancer-stricken mother’s medicine cabinet. Using a syringe lifted from a friend’s father, he injected the drug into a vein and felt the weight of the world lift from his shoulders.
May 9, 2017
After wife's death, SVSU faculty member discovers therapy for despair
Brian and his boys were lost in the weeks following her death. During that period, he often thought to himself, “Others have been through this — so shouldn’t we make it through OK?”
May 4, 2017
SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing members pushing their limits in advance of international contest
The hard-working, motivated members of the Saginaw Valley State University Cardinal Formula Racing team are hoping for a top 10 finish this year at the at the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) Collegiate Design Series on May 10-13 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan.
May 4, 2017
SVSU commencement: a day of celebration for student who overcame life-threatening disease
In Sarah Tennyson’s bedroom, the dozens of cards featuring inspirational quotes only seem to outnumber the smiley-faced stickers by a few.
April 26, 2017
Saginaw Valley State University College of Education honors 2nd annual Heroes in Education
The Saginaw Valley State University College of Education will recognize six individuals from the Michigan educational community for their outstanding and heroic contributions to positively impact the lives of students.
April 24, 2017
SVSU professor wins national award for book on post-Civil War black print
Eric Garnder, professor of English at Saginaw Valley State University, has won his second Book Prize from the Research Society of American Periodicals. The prize awards the best scholarly book on American periodicals published in 2015 and 2016.
April 24, 2017
Consumers Energy deputy general counsel, SVSU alum, to address SVSU May graduates
The vice president of a Michigan energy company will deliver the keynote address to graduates during Commencement exercises next month at Saginaw Valley State University.
April 17, 2017
SVSU moot court students' strong performance in national tourney wraps up best year yet
Four Saginaw Valley State University students capped off a year of determined study and preparation with a strong showing at a national moot court tournament at the University of Chicago.
April 17, 2017
SVSU alumni & FIRST Robotics mentors pleased to return to alma mater to compete
Thousands of students descended on Saginaw Valley State University April 12-15 to demonstrate determination during the FIRST Robotics state championships. It was the first time SVSU has hosted the event, which drew two alumni back to campus as coaches.
April 14, 2017
FIRST Robotics student enjoys competition at SVSU, her future college home
The Algonac High School senior is among the nearly 5,000 high school students attending the statewide FIRST Robotics competition hosted by Saginaw Valley State University this week.