December 13, 2016
SVSU College of Education earns 7-year accreditation stamp of approval
The endorsement of a new accrediting agency will empower Saginaw Valley State University graduates with a powerful résumé boost when they seek jobs in an expanding K-12 education workforce.
December 8, 2016
SVSU student earns national recognition from residence hall organization
Saginaw Valley State University student Bailey Brown, a Spanish and criminal justice major from Fowlerville, received the National Association of College and University Residence Halls Student of the Month award for the month of October.
December 7, 2016
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to speak at SVSU in January
Over his career, Holder was appointed to various law enforcement-related positions by four U.S. presidents from both sides of the political aisle. Most recently, President Barack Obama nominated Holder as U.S. attorney general.
December 2, 2016
Communications executive and alumna to address SVSU December graduates
A respected communications executive will deliver the keynote address to graduates during Commencement exercises at Saginaw Valley State University. Jan Botz, an SVSU alumna who previously served as chief communications officer for Dow Corning and as vice president of Public Affairs and Communications at the University of Notre Dame, will speak Friday, Dec, 16 at 7:30 p.m. and again Saturday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. in O'Neill Arena.
November 30, 2016
SVSU professor receives national neuroscience honor
A Saginaw Valley State University educator has earned accolades from colleagues nationally for his commitment to support and empower students with research opportunities.
November 21, 2016
SVSU student’s intellect and work ethic result in outstanding research projects as undergraduate
Jenni Putz plans to go to graduate school. The Saginaw Valley State University student already has the resume of a PhD. student.
November 15, 2016
SVSU team makes the case, wins moot court competition, and headed to nationals
Seven months of determined preparation for a team of two Saginaw Valley State University students resulted in winning a regional moot court competition in Chicago. The win earned teammates Connor Hughes and Madison Laskowski an invitation to the national tournament in Gulfport, Florida in January 2017.
December 4, 2015
SVSU hires Isabella County Sheriff as new police chief
Saginaw Valley State University has hired Leo Mioduszewski to serve as the school’s next police chief. He has served as the sheriff for Isabella County since 2005. Mioduszewski will replace Ron Trepkowski, who is retiring at the end of the calendar year, following 36 years with University Police, including 11 as chief.
November 23, 2015
Marcia Shannon, assistant professor of nursing Crystal M. Lange College of Health & Human Services
There’s a framed photo in Marcia Shannon’s office showing the assistant professor of nursing flanked by friends, the crests of Mount Everest looming in the background.
November 20, 2015
George Corser, assistant professor of computer science & information systems College of Science, Engineering & Technology
George Corser’s educational background is in the modern sciences. His aspirations in academia, however, call back to ancient Greece.
November 17, 2015
New Message from SVSU Alumni Relations: We Want You.
This is a story about family.
November 12, 2015
Amy Pierce, associate professor of communication College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences
“There’s a saying that the top two fears are death and public speaking,” Amy Pierce said. “What would be worse is to die while delivering a speech.”
November 9, 2015
SVSU tops in Michigan for ‘Best for Vets’ recognition
Military Times recognized Saginaw Valley State University as the highest-ranking college or university in Michigan as part of its Best for Vets: Colleges 2016 rankings announced Monday, Nov. 9.
November 9, 2015
Kate Cardinali: designing real world learning for students
When Kate Cardinali, 2004, B.F.A., talks about design, you can tell she loves it. But when she starts talking about teaching others, having fun and giving back to the community, that’s when she really gets excited.
November 5, 2015
Dottie Millar, professor of teacher education College of Education
For more than 20 years, Dottie Millar’s research has focused on guardianship alternatives for those with developmental disabilities.