February 8, 2023
SVSU physics department receives donation of optical equipment
Saginaw Valley State University was recently awarded a donation of optical equipment from Gentec-EO through the company’s Laser Lab Awards program. Headquartered in Quebec, Canada, Gentec-EO is a worldwide supplier of instruments for the measurement of laser and terahertz equipment.
February 8, 2023
SVSU launches part-time nursing program to add pathway to nursing degree
Saginaw Valley State University is responding to regional workforce needs by creating another method to grow the nursing talent pipeline. Beginning with the spring semester, which starts Monday, May 9, SVSU will offer a new part-time nursing program designed to allow students to balance life, career and education demands.
February 8, 2023
SVSU nursing students excel on national licensing exam
Nursing students at Saginaw Valley State University persevered through numerous COVID disruptions in recent years as part of their desire to care for others. That determination resulted in extraordinary performance on the national licensing exam (NCLEX) nurses must pass to enter the nursing profession.
February 7, 2023
SVSU art professor receives ‘Distinguished Servant of Public Education award from MEA
Saginaw Valley State University professor of art J. Blake Johnson was selected for the 2023 MEA Distinguished Servant of Public Education Award. The award honors an individual who positively promotes public education – at any level – through union activity, political action and/or community advocacy. Blake received the award at the Human Rights and Excellence Awards Luncheon at the MEA Winter Conference on Feb. 2.
February 2, 2023
SVSU to present first full-length production of ‘Very Berry Dead’
Jose Perez IV, the author and director of Saginaw Valley State University’s next theatre performance, “Very Berry Dead,” is no stranger to the Great Lakes Bay Region. The multifaceted talent grew up in Saginaw, graduating from Nouvel Catholic Central before completing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in drama.
January 18, 2023
SVSU students prep tirelessly for arguments at highly competitive moot court event
Eight Saginaw Valley State University students capped off a highly competitive moot court season by competing in the American Moot Court National Tournament hosted by Louisiana State University January 14-15.
January 12, 2023
Celebrated gospel artist Marvin Winans to perform at SVSU for MLK Regional Celebration
Well-known Detroit pastor and gospel artist Marvin L. Winans will perform at the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Celebration at Saginaw Valley State University on Wednesday, Jan. 18. The event begins at 7 p.m.
January 9, 2023
Legislator, civil rights activist Bakari Sellers to give keynote address at MLK Jr. Regional Celebration
Political analyst, activist and former South Carolina representative Bakari Sellers will deliver the keynote address for the 14th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Celebration at Saginaw Valley State University on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.
December 14, 2022
SVSU President Donald Bachand to preside over his final commencement
When he addresses Saginaw Valley State University’s latest graduates on Friday, Dec.16, it will be one of Don Bachand’s last official acts as president of the university he has served for more than 40 years, the last eight as president.
December 13, 2022
SVSU selects K-12 educators for Gerstacker leadership program
The 16th cohort of K-12 education leaders committed to professional growth have joined the Saginaw Valley State University 2023 Gerstacker Fellowship program.
December 8, 2022
SVSU Dean Marcia Ditmyer to lead Michigan Health Improvement Alliance Board
Marcia Ditmyer, dean of the Crystal M. Lange College of Health & Human Services at Saginaw Valley State University, is set to become chair of the board of the Michigan Health Improvement Alliance.
December 8, 2022
SVSU and Alpena Community College Form New Partnership to Grow the Nursing Talent Pipeline
Alpena Community College and Saginaw Valley State University will collaborate to expand nursing education opportunities and grow the talent pool of nurses in Northern Michigan through a partnership supported by a grant from the State of Michigan.
December 7, 2022
SVSU moot court teams make strong showing at home tournament
Hours of preparation propelled Saginaw Valley State University students to strong showings in a moot court regional tournament hosted by the university on December 2 and 3. SVSU hosted 30 teams from around the country for the event, one of 16 regional tournaments at which students compete to qualify for the American Moot Court Association’s national tournament in January.
November 22, 2022
Determination leads student to victory at SVSU public speaking contest
In 2021, Nimnan Wuyep prepared intensely to compete in the Sims Public Speaking Competition at Saginaw Valley State University, but days before the annual event, illness derailed his plans. When the SVSU international studies and communication major from Nigeria fell ill a few weeks before this year’s competition, he refused to let it keep him down.
November 18, 2022
SVSU moot court team qualifies for national competition
Saginaw Valley State University students demonstrated hard work and tenacity, and distinguished themselves in moot court competition, carrying on a tradition of excellence.