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
April 16, 2019
SVSU student receives scholarship to student teach in Argentina this summer
A Saginaw Valley State University student's passion for international educational experiences will lead her to return to an Argentinian city this summer.
March 26, 2019
SVSU program empowers math teachers in region's middle schools
Education advocates say an SVSU-based leadership education initiative for teachers will bolster math studies and achievement in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
February 20, 2019
SVSU receives $99K grant to train elementary school teachers in engaging STEM education strategies
The Regional Mathematics and Science Center at Saginaw Valley State University has been awarded a grant from the Michigan Department of Education’s MiSTEM Advisory Council to help elementary teachers foster a love of science and math in students, starting at an early age.
November 16, 2018
SVSU selects K-12 educators for Gerstacker leadership program
A new group of K-12 education leaders committed to professional growth will join the Saginaw Valley State University Gerstacker Fellowship program for 2018-19.
October 18, 2018
SVSU students empowered to grow as leaders through Roberts Fellowship
Ten Saginaw Valley State University students are engaged in a year-long leadership development initiative following their selection for the highly competitive Roberts Fellowship.
October 16, 2018
SVSU students elect 2018 Homecoming queen, king
Saginaw Valley State University students elected Kayla Flintoft and Tyler Boylen as the 2018 Homecoming queen and king, respectively.
October 11, 2018
Chief Science Officers program at SVSU takes Carrollton, John Glenn students to D.C.
Four local high school students, two from Carrollton High School and two from John Glenn High School in Bay City, have been recognized as national leaders in empowering their peers to learn math and science.
September 20, 2018
SVSU honors late educator Bobby Ann Robinson
With her commitment to community service and willingness to help others, the late Bobby Ann Robinson made a lasting positive impression on colleagues who worked alongside the educator at Saginaw Valley State University.
August 6, 2018
Craig Douglas retires as dean of SVSU College of Education; David Callejo Pérez named as interim dean
After more than four decades dedicated to education, Craig Douglas is retiring from work — but he has no plans to step away from his community.
July 13, 2018
Author to speak in Midland about improving children's writing skills
Renowned author and educator Colleen Cruz will give a public talk on how to improve childhood literacy Monday, July 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Middle School in Midland.
June 15, 2018
In face of growing teacher shortage, SVSU to host Education Employment Fair
At a time when Michigan is seeing a growing demand for teachers, Saginaw Valley State University will hold a job fair for positions in the education industry Tuesday, June 19 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall banquet rooms.
June 13, 2018
SVSU’s Tapp elected president of the Michigan Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
University Center, MICHIGAN – The Michigan Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) has elected Anne Tapp, Ph.D. as president of the Board. She begins her term in June 2018. Tapp, who has served on the MACTE executive board, has worked in education for 27 years. She is currently the assistant dean and professor of Saginaw Valley State University’s College of Education.
May 21, 2018
SVSU grad inspired to teach in Detroit
Norma Gonzalez has always possessed a strong desire to teach. Those who have seen her in action are convinced she has made the right career choice.
April 13, 2018
Nostalgia, school spirit defines Bay City Western teacher’s return to SVSU during FIRST Robotics event
?On the outside, Vicki Stoddard this week is clad in pink clothing. As she contemplates her surroundings, though, she can’t help but feel a familiar swell of “red pride” in her heart.
April 10, 2018
Teachers invited to apply for summer writing workshop
The Alden and Vada Dow Creativity Foundation is once again providing generous funding to allow Saginaw Valley State University and other partners to support K-12 teachers in their quest to become writing instructors and inspire a love of writing in their students.
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