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.
November 2, 2015
Grad’s program teaches at-risk and homeless youths in Denver
Somewhere in Denver, Colorado, a teenager is on a computer and he is smiling. He’s learned things he never thought he would, accomplished things he never thought he could, and now can see a future that once was only a dream. And he has SVSU alum Dave Bobrowski, 2010, B.S., to thank for that.
October 27, 2015
Faculty Profile: Izabela Szymanska, assistant professor of management College of Business & Management
Born in 1980 in Poland, Izabela Szymanska witnessed the birth of the country’s Solidarity movement, and though young during its flourishing decade, was awestruck by its impact. She saw this movement transform her country’s peoples as it empowered them to take responsibility for their lives. Notable were economic changes, as citizens went from being government-supported to owning businesses.
October 23, 2015
Gembrowski family exemplifies generational commitment to SVSU
On a beautiful breezy June afternoon, the 10 members of the Gembrowski family gather for a photo at their Freeland home where they are hosting yet another graduation party. They laugh, joke and tease each other while the photographer sets up. Once he gives the signal, each brother and sister falls into place unrehearsed as if they’ve done this family photo thing a time or two.
May 4, 2015
Great things ahead for 2015 SVSU graduates
We Are New Cardinal Alumni — available online at www.svsu.edu/weare2015 — is a series that takes a snapshot of our outstanding 2015 graduates.
April 9, 2015
SVSU hires Frank Hall as Dean of Science, Engineering, Technology
Saginaw Valley State University has hired Frank R. Hall to serve as dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology. He will play a leading role in advancing STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and math) at SVSU and in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
August 26, 2014
SVSU finance student Leecia Barnes accepts full-time job with Enterprise Holdings before graduation
Barnes, an intern at Enterprise Holdings since May, impressed her employers enough that she was offered a full-time position at the holding company that owns Enterprise Rent-A-Car and other car rental companies.
August 26, 2014
President Bachand Accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
President Don Bachand completes the #ALSIceBucketChallenge
August 18, 2014
SVSU Board votes to re-name Regional Education Center as 'Gilbertson Hall'
The announcement occurred during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, Aug. 18. Gilbertson retired from the presidency in February after holding the position for more than 24 years.
July 10, 2014
SVSU’s Roberts Fellows share memories of changed outlooks, overseas experiences
The East Asia trip — where the group visited historic sites and SVSU sister institutions alike — provided the team a number of opportunities for personal growth.
May 13, 2014
Midland native Nicholas Anderson earns full-time job with Dow Corning on eve of SVSU graduation
Earning a full-time job straight out of college isn’t an everyday occurrence, but Midland resident Nicholas Anderson isn’t an everyday student, his SVSU professors will tell you.
May 13, 2014
Alpena native Hope Bauer to pursue doctor of medicine degree from Michigan State University
Alpena native Hope Bauer this fall will pursue a doctor of medicine degree from Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. Bauer’s latest academic endeavor will begin after she receives her bachelor’s degree in biology from Saginaw Valley State University in May.