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November 7, 2025
Thompson Working Families Scholarship program creates opportunity for 179 first-generation students at Saginaw Valley State University
Of the nearly 360 students at Saginaw Valley State University selected to participate in the Thompson Working Families Scholarship program, half are first generation college students - among the first in their family to attend college.
August 28, 2025
SVSU dean to receive YWCA Lifetime Achievement Award
Marcia Ditmyer, dean of Saginaw Valley State University’s College of Health and Human Services, has been named the recipient of the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025.
June 12, 2025
SVSU honors standout nurses at 14th Carleen K. Moore Nursing Excellence Award Celebration
Saginaw Valley State University recognized seven area nurses for their dedication and leadership during the 14th annual Carleen K. Moore Nursing Excellence Award Luncheon.
January 17, 2025
SVSU Nursing Simulation Center earns reaccreditation
The Nursing Simulation Center at Saginaw Valley State University has been granted reaccreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) and the Council for Accreditation of Healthcare Simulation Programs, recognizing the center’s commitment to simulation best practices and educational excellence.
January 17, 2025
SVSU nursing grads maintain 98% pass rate on licensing exam
Graduates of Saginaw Valley State University’s nursing program continue to stand out, achieving a 98.55% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX®, the national licensure exam in 2024.
May 29, 2024
SVSU to offer first dual entry MSOT program in the state
In a move to make it more convenient for people to attain a master’s degree in occupational therapy, Saginaw Valley State University is expanding access to its Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program, enabling students to begin the program in either the fall semester or the winter semester.
May 23, 2024
SVSU honors area nurses
Nine nursing professionals were recognized for their dedication, compassion and expertise when Saginaw Valley State University’s Department of Nursing hosted the Carleen K. Moore Nursing Excellence Awards today at SVSU. The 13th annual celebration luncheon highlighted the invaluable impact nurses have on patient care.
April 23, 2024
Nearly 900 SVSU students to participate in commencement
Saginaw Valley State University will hold commencement exercises on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
April 23, 2024
SVSU students to present research in two showcase events
Saginaw Valley State University students will cap off the academic year with two events designed to recognize and celebrate their work. On Friday, April 26, SVSU will host the SE&T Symposium and the SVSU Student Showcase. Both events are open to the public, and there is no charge to attend.
March 6, 2024
SVSU to hold match-making event to save lives
Saginaw Valley State University is holding a match-making event to save lives. On Wednesday, March 13, the university’s nursing department will host a “Be the Match” bone marrow donor registration event in honor of former nursing professor David Peruski, who is battling leukemia. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. outside the main entrance to the Melvin J. Zahnow Library. The first 100 people to register will receive a free water bottle.
February 21, 2024
SVSU professors receive first Field/Spicer Fellowship
In its inaugural year, Saginaw Valley State University’s new Field/Spicer Fellowship in Science and Engineering has been awarded to two university faculty members for their respective research projects.
December 28, 2023
SVSU graduating seniors: Alexis Madak
Thanks to the encouragement and opportunities she found at SVSU, nursing major Alexis Madak was able to prove herself and become the nurse she always wanted to be. The constant support from her professors and community helped Alexis to persevere when she was struggling, allowing her to eventually graduate with honors.
September 29, 2023
SVSU advanced-degree nursing students don white coats in iconic ceremony
Saginaw Valley State University recently celebrated the advancement of nurses taking their final steps to becoming primary care family nurse practitioners. On August 28, 27 SVSU Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students received white coats and recited the white coat pledge, signifying their advancement into clinical work.
July 10, 2023
SVSU Receives $2.6 million to address behavioral health care needs in rural Michigan
With a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources & Services Administration, Saginaw Valley State University will collaborate with Northern Michigan University to enhance behavioral health care in rural northern Michigan, especially the Upper Peninsula.
June 13, 2023
SVSU Department of Nursing celebrates contributions of nursing professionals
In a tribute to the dedication, compassion and expertise of nurses, Saginaw Valley State University’s Department of Nursing hosted the Carleen K. Moore Nursing Excellence Awards at SVSU.
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Dean
Marcia Mastracci Ditmyer, PhD., M.B.A., M.S.
Acting Assistant Dean
Catherine A. Macomber, PhD., LMSW
Acting Assistant Dean
Jeremy Knous, PhD.
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University Center, MI-48710
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