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.
November 15, 2022
SVSU presents ‘The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds’
Saginaw Valley State University’s second theatre performance of the season tells the story of motherhood, science and beauty in the play “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.”
November 14, 2022
SVSU to introduce 82 4th graders to computer science in university’s 6th Hour of Code event
Saginaw Valley State University will introduce 82 4th graders to computer science concepts during an Hour of Code program on Friday, Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
November 9, 2022
SVSU to present award-winning documentary “Mentality”
Saginaw Valley State University in partnership with Great Lakes Bay Health Centers will screen the award-winning documentary “Mentality,” about the evolution of mental health treatment.
November 1, 2022
SVSU students appointed to state voting advisory taskforce
Two Saginaw Valley State University students have been selected to serve on a voter engagement task force for the State of Michigan.
November 1, 2022
SVSU ranks among best colleges for student voting
Thanks to students who are active in the democratic process, Saginaw Valley State University has been named to Washington Monthly’s 2022 Best Colleges for Student Voting Honor Roll.
October 31, 2022
SVSU to host lecture on civility in politics
As the 2022 mid-term elections draw near, Saginaw Valley State University will host economist and historian Lawrence W. Reed, who will discuss civility in politics. The inaugural Velasquez Lecture on Liberty and Free Markets presents “Liberty, Character and Civility in Politics” on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall in SVSU’s Curtiss Hall.
October 12, 2022
SVSU alumnus returns to campus to perform with classical guitar trio
Saginaw Valley State University alumnus Erik Gibelyou will return to campus this Friday, Oct. 14 to perform with Trio Ghidorah, a classical guitar trio. The concert is part of the Rhea Miller Concert Series and will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. It is free and open to the public.
October 12, 2022
SVSU to host inspiring Michigan veteran Major Jonathan Turnbull
Saginaw Valley State University will host a retired U.S. Army major who survived a suicide bomber attack in Syria. Major Johnathan Turnbull (retired) lost his sight and endured 22 surgeries and two years of rehabilitation.
October 7, 2022
SVSU sees enrollment growth in teacher certification students and highest GPA for incoming freshmen
Saginaw Valley State University is seeing gains in the number of students pursuing teacher certification at the university for the fall 2022 semester. In addition, SVSU’s award-winning residence halls are completely filled, as student interest in living on campus has rebounded.
October 6, 2022
SVSU earns “best dorm” ranking in Niche’s 2023 ratings; Fourth consecutive year as No. 1 among all public universities in the U.S.
Saginaw Valley State University has ranked No. 1 among all 4-year public universities on the 2023 Niche list of best dorms in America. This is the fourth consecutive year SVSU residence halls have claimed the top spot among all public institutions.