News
April 18, 2018
Future SVSU students enjoy preview of campus life during FIRST Robotics competition
For high school students from outside the Great Lakes Bay Region, the recent FIRST Robotics state championships at Saginaw Valley State University provided a taste of undergraduate life on campus and a greater appreciation for what the region has to offer.
April 18, 2018
Research scientist to visit SVSU to discuss the importance of Coral Reef
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome a leading expert on ocean conditions and coral reefs for a public talk on the ecosystems. Joanie Kleypas, a research scientist for the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, will give a lecture titled “Coral Reefs and Climate Change: An Ecosystem Meets its Match,” Thursday April 26 at 7 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
April 10, 2018
SVSU hosts FIRST Robotics state championships
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome 160 high school robotics teams from across the state for the FIRST in Michigan state championships this week. The event is expected to draw about 5,000 high school students and 8,000 total visitors to campus each day of the competition.
April 5, 2018
SVSU’s Leonard a finalist for top adviser award in FIRST Robotics worldwide competition
There is life in the machinery for John Leonard. The Saginaw Valley State University laboratory support coordinator has enjoyed working with electronics in machine shop environments for as long as he can remember. What really brings him joy, though, is working alongside - and teaching - others who share the sentiment.
December 14, 2017
SVSU professors to use Braun Fellowship to study signs of metabolic syndrome, managing patient flow in health care
Saginaw Valley State University will support two professors in their scholarly endeavors to improve people’s health. Jay Scott, associate professor of biology, and Danilo Sirias, professor of management, have been awarded SVSU’s Braun Fellowship.
December 7, 2017
SVSU students showcase senior projects at engineering symposium
Saginaw Valley State University will host its annual fall Engineering Symposium Friday, Dec. 8.
December 7, 2017
Dow community engagement leader to deliver SVSU commencement address this month
The director of Global Citizenship for The Dow Chemical Company will speak to graduates of a university nationally recognized for community engagement during Commencement exercises at Saginaw Valley State University. Rob Vallentine will deliver the keynote address to SVSU's newest graduates.
November 30, 2017
Elementary students to engage in computer code activities at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University faculty and students will engage about 100 elementary school students in learning computer programming.
October 31, 2017
SVSU recognizes outstanding alumni during annual awards ceremony
Business leaders, doctors, a dentist and a military veteran are among the eight individuals whose professional exceptionalism and community engagement were recognized during Saginaw Valley State University's annual Alumni Celebration Friday, Oct. 27.
October 27, 2017
FIRST Robotics scholarship recipients bring their work ethic and talents to SVSU
Bryce Stevens knew he was headed to college. His experience competing in the FIRST Robotics state finals at Saginaw Valley State University, coupled with a new SVSU scholarship for FIRST in Michigan robotics competitors, convinced him to choose SVSU.
September 21, 2017
SVSU sees enrollment dip, but bright spots in student retention and graduate programs
Saginaw Valley State University saw its total enrollment decline for the 2017 fall semester, but the numbers also show encouraging trends in improved student retention and growth in the number of new graduate students.
August 21, 2017
SVSU to prepare ‘chief science officers’ to boost STEM learning in K-12 schools. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22 and Wednesday, Aug. 23Gilbertson Hall, 2nd floor, SVSU campus
Saginaw Valley State University will host two days of workshops and fun learning activities for more than 50 middle school and high school students from the Great Lakes Bay Region who will serve as “chief science officers” in their schools during the upcoming academic yea
June 30, 2017
SVSU to host computer and Internet technologies camp for girls in grades 5-8
Saginaw Valley State University will host Camp Infinity this July to introduce girls in middle school to computer and Internet technologies through hands-on activities.
June 23, 2017
AT&T-sponsored STEM camp at SVSU aims to generate academic interest among high school students
A dozen high school students are getting an early taste of college life this week , all while Saginaw Valley State University educators expose them to the exciting side of science studies.
June 22, 2017
All-American running career prepares SVSU grad to serve U.S. Navy as submarine engineer
With exceptional discipline and inspired determination, Joey Southgate became an All-American athlete during a personal best-smashing, “storybook-ending” final run in May as a track athlete at Saginaw Valley State University.
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