September 20, 2024
SVSU recognized as ‘2024 Great College to Work For’
For the 9th time, Saginaw Valley State University has been named a Great College to Work For®. The 2024 recognition places the university in good company; 75 colleges and universities have earned the Great College to Work For designation this year. Recognized institutions were officially announced in a special insert in today’s (Sept. 20) issue of “The Chronicle of Higher Education.” Recognized schools are also listed at GreatCollegesList.com on the GreatCollegesProgram.com website.
September 19, 2024
SVSU sees increases in incoming freshmen and new transfers for the 2024-25 academic year
More new students are attending Saginaw Valley State University this fall, relative to recent prior years.
September 13, 2024
Guest lecturer to discuss the depiction of Muslim characters in film and media since 9/11
As a part of the Raana Akbar Memorial Lecture Series, Saginaw Valley State University will host Fareed Ben-Youssef, assistant professor in film and media at Texas Tech University, for “‘The Beauty and the Horror’: Sensing the Muslim as Enemy and as (Super)Hero in Post-9/11 Film.”
September 13, 2024
SVSU recognized for excellence in student voter registration and turnout during the 2022 midterm elections
ALL IN Awards Day honored Saginaw Valley State University for excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement and campus turnout in the 2022 midterm elections
September 6, 2024
Runners to show support for veterans
Looping through and around the campus of Saginaw Valley State University, runners, walkers and ruckers of all ages will honor first responder and military heroes in the annual 9/11 Heroes Run, presented by USAA Small Business Insurance. The race will be held on Sunday, Sept. 15 to benefit the Travis Manion Foundation and the Saginaw County Veterans Memorial Plaza.
August 28, 2024
SVSU presents public lectures, performances during fall semester
Saginaw Valley State University will present a season of enlightenment during the 2024-2025 University Lecture Season, with presentations addressing topics within the fields of science, technology, government and the arts.
July 18, 2024
SVSU nursing students achieve 98% pass rate on licensing exam; program ranks in top 10% nationally for careers
The nursing program at Saginaw Valley State University continues to stand out for career preparation, as its students posted an exemplary 98.4% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX®, the national licensure exam. Nurses must pass this exam to become licensed and enter the nursing profession, and 124 Saginaw Valley State University nursing students passed the test and are ready to begin work.
July 11, 2024
SVSU hires fundraising leader as new vice president for development
Saginaw Valley State University has announced that Brian Brunner will join the university as its inaugural vice president for development, following a national search.
June 19, 2024
SVSU staff honored with Heart of the City awards
In an event celebrating community and collaboration, two Saginaw Valley State University staff members were honored with 2024 Heart of the City awards for their contributions and service to the Great Lakes Bay Region. David Lewis and Carmen Stricker received their awards during the Heart of the City Awards Celebration on June 8.
June 17, 2024
SVSU student prepares to roll out small business with support from community
Thanks to support from the Midland Area Community Foundation, a Saginaw Valley State University student is starting a business that he hopes will innovate the sidewalk surfing world.
May 29, 2024
SVSU to offer first dual entry MSOT program in the state
In a move to make it more convenient for people to attain a master’s degree in occupational therapy, Saginaw Valley State University is expanding access to its Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program, enabling students to begin the program in either the fall semester or the winter semester.
May 23, 2024
SVSU honors area nurses
Nine nursing professionals were recognized for their dedication, compassion and expertise when Saginaw Valley State University’s Department of Nursing hosted the Carleen K. Moore Nursing Excellence Awards today at SVSU. The 13th annual celebration luncheon highlighted the invaluable impact nurses have on patient care.
May 17, 2024
Graduating Senior - Emily Lezotte
Emily Lezotte’s journey to and through college is nothing short of remarkable. Hers is a story of fortitude, determination and perseverance.
May 8, 2024
Graduating Senior: Kennedy Kreger
For graduating senior Kennedy Kreger, law was not always the most obvious or easiest career path. But thanks to the support and counsel of the close-knit political science and pre-law community at Saginaw Valley State University, Kennedy has no reservations about heading to law school.
May 8, 2024
Driven to succeed: SVSU’s Cardinal Formula Racing competing at Michigan International Speedway
On a Tuesday evening in mid-April, about a dozen members of Saginaw Valley State University’s Cardinal Formula Racing team are gathered in the Scott L. Carmona Performance Lab on campus.