April 26, 2021
SVSU receives largest single gift – $6 million – to support Thompson Working Families scholarships
SVSU is receiving an additional gift of $6 million to support Thompson Working Families scholarships. This generous gift from Bob and Ellen Thompson is intended for immediate use and is the largest single gift in university history.
April 16, 2021
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Townhall set for April 23
A virtual townhall featuring the “Diversity, Inclusion & Equity at SVSU Annual Report and Celebration” will take place Friday, April 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to showcase each DE&I committee and the work that has been accomplished since September.
April 15, 2021
A Peek Into Social Constructs: SVSU’s reimagined “A Doll House” explores timeless themes in 1950s setting
Henrik Ibsen’s landmark drama “A Doll House” stirred significant controversy when it was introduced in 1879. SVSU’s adaptation of Ibsen’s classic offers a look into enduring social constructs through the lens of a 1950s television show, complete with commercials.
March 18, 2021
SVSU set to host in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies for May 2021 graduates
Saginaw Valley State University will provide an opportunity for its May 2021 graduates to participate in commencement exercises and celebrate their achievements in three outdoor ceremonies planned for Friday, May 7, in the university’s Wickes Memorial Stadium.
March 13, 2021
SVSU Recognizes Women’s History Month
In observance of Women’s History Month, several SVSU faculty and staff members have shared their experiences as women, what Women’s History Month means to them, and what advice they would share with young women.
March 12, 2021
SVSU Designated a “Voter Friendly Campus”
Saginaw Valley State University has been designated a “Voter Friendly Campus” in a program led by national nonpartisan organizations Fair Elections Center’s Campus Voter Project and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. SVSU is one of more than 200 campuses in 37 states and the District of Columbia to be granted this designation, which is valid through December 2022.
February 23, 2021
The SVSU Theatre department presents Joan: The Girl of Arc.
It has been nearly a year since the COVID-19 pandemic caused the closure of theaters throughout the country; yet, for SVSU students, the show goes on.
February 23, 2021
SVSU Honored with Military Friendly Designation for Commitment to Student Veteran Support
Saginaw Valley State University was honored as a 2020-2021 Military Friendly School for its dedication to military student support services. SVSU was awarded with a Military Friendly Silver Designation by the company VIQTORY.
February 17, 2021
SVSU establishes, hires director for new on-campus mental health & wellness center
Saginaw Valley State University is responding to the growing demand for mental health services by building a new model to serve its campus community.
January 29, 2021
Passionate SVSU Professor Receives National Board Appointment
Dedicated professor of teacher education at Saginaw Valley State University, Anne Tapp, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE).
January 11, 2021
Dedicated SVSU Theatre Professor Earns Prestigious National Honor for Teaching
Peggy Mead-Finizio, assistant professor of theatre at Saginaw Valley State University, is this year's recipient of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Innovative Teacher award.
January 9, 2021
Dedicated SVSU Theatre Professor Earns Prestigious National Honor for Teaching
Peggy Mead-Finizio, assistant professor of theatre at Saginaw Valley State University, is this year's recipient of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Innovative Teacher award.
December 18, 2020
Four SVSU students qualify for moot court nationals in January
Members of Saginaw Valley State University’s nationally-ranked moot court program continued to demonstrate their commitment to hard work as four students recently qualified to advance to a national tournament in January.
December 18, 2020
SVSU forensics team performance in state tourney sends students to nationals in April
The Saginaw Valley State University forensics team won third place in the Team Sweepstakes category at the fall Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 5.
December 16, 2020
Political commentator Van Jones set as virtual MLK event speaker for SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University in January will welcome Van Jones, a political commentator who regularly appears on nationally-televised TV programs, to deliver the keynote address for the 12th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. This year's event will be presented virtually.