News
News items about the College of Education. For a complete list of News, please go to the Newsroom. To submit an item, please contact JJ Boehm, director of media and community relations, at ext. 4055
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.
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.
June 16, 2022
SVSU faculty and staff honored for service to the community
Three Saginaw Valley State University faculty and staff members were honored at the 2022 Heart of the City awards banquet in Saginaw for their service to the Great Lakes Bay region.
December 16, 2021
SVSU graduates to cap off fall semester with in-person commencement on Friday
More than 400 graduates of Saginaw Valley State University will celebrate their determination to complete their academic degrees during Commencement exercises Friday, Dec. 17.
November 8, 2021
SVSU selects K-12 educators for Gerstacker leadership program
With a keen awareness of the academic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new group of K-12 education leaders will focus on professional growth as part of Saginaw Valley State University’s Gerstacker Fellowship Program.
May 6, 2021
SVSU graduates to celebrate Commencement in person Friday; first outdoor ceremonies to be held in Wickes Stadium
More than 700 SVSU graduates have registered to participate in Saginaw Valley State University’s three outdoor commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 7. The ceremonies, SVSU’s first-ever outdoor commencement celebrations, will be held in the Harvey Randall Wickes Memorial Stadium. Relocating the ceremonies outdoors provide a safer venue and allows more people to participate in person.
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.
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).
November 6, 2020
Empowered by SVSU program, Meridian Public Schools leader named Superintendent of the Year in Michigan
For the second consecutive year, a member of a prestigious Saginaw Valley State University leadership development program that empowers K-12 education leaders was recognized as the top superintendent in Michigan.
February 7, 2020
SVSU Recognizes National School Counselor Week
As part of National School Counselor Week, we are recognizing some of our stellar SVSU alumni.
January 24, 2020
SVSU hires new dean of Education to tackle Michigan’s growing teacher shortage and other challenges
Saginaw Valley State University has hired an experienced educator – with a passion both for preparing the next generation of teachers and developing individuals already leading classrooms – to serve as the new dean of the institution's College of Education.
December 3, 2019
Community leader, alumnus to serve as SVSU commencement speaker
Saginaw Valley State University graduates will hear from one of the institution’s most generous alumni during December commencement exercises.
November 21, 2019
SVSU recognizes distinguished alumni from diverse industries
Military veterans, business leaders, and coaches were among the eight individuals whose accomplishments and dedication to excellence were recognized by Saginaw Valley State University’s Alumni Association.
October 18, 2019
Education expert to discuss student engagement methods during SVSU talk
An expert in education will discuss concepts aimed at engaging learners in new ways during her visit to Saginaw Valley State University later this month.
July 11, 2019
Lineup of dynamic speakers set for SVSU-based education leadership conference in August; registration remains open
Dynamic workshops, engaging speakers, and powerful learning experiences are what audiences can expect at the 2nd Annual Educator Leadership Institute at Saginaw Valley State University Aug. 7-9.
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James E. Tarr, Ph.D.
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Colleen D'Arcy, Ph.D.
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