News
News items about the Communications Department. 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
May 17, 2017
SVSU student shows perseverance to complete degree
Emotions filled Natalie Jacobs as she crossed the stage during Commencement exercises at Saginaw Valley State University Saturday, May 6.
May 4, 2017
SVSU commencement: a day of celebration for student who overcame life-threatening disease
In Sarah Tennyson’s bedroom, the dozens of cards featuring inspirational quotes only seem to outnumber the smiley-faced stickers by a few.
April 17, 2017
SVSU moot court students' strong performance in national tourney wraps up best year yet
Four Saginaw Valley State University students capped off a year of determined study and preparation with a strong showing at a national moot court tournament at the University of Chicago.
December 14, 2016
SVSU students empowered to explore journeys of expression through Odyssey
Aiming to shine a spotlight on millennial voices, Odyssey gives student writers a platform to discuss what matters most to them.
December 13, 2016
Four SVSU teams advance to moot court nationals, placing SVSU among nation’s elite
A supportive culture has empowered students in Saginaw Valley State University’s moot court program since its founding six years ago, a span when at least one tandem of student teammates from the program has qualified for the national tournament each year.
December 13, 2016
Four SVSU forensics students qualify for nationals
Saginaw Valley State University's forensics team competed well with strong team and individual performances at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League tournament Saturday, Dec. 3.
December 2, 2016
Communications executive and alumna to address SVSU December graduates
A respected communications executive will deliver the keynote address to graduates during Commencement exercises at Saginaw Valley State University. Jan Botz, an SVSU alumna who previously served as chief communications officer for Dow Corning and as vice president of Public Affairs and Communications at the University of Notre Dame, will speak Friday, Dec, 16 at 7:30 p.m. and again Saturday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. in O'Neill Arena.
November 9, 2016
SVSU students’ giving spirit shared at national conference
Saginaw Valley State University recently drew national attention for its students’ dedication to helping their fellow students financially.
October 21, 2016
ROSE BUTTERFLY: The fall and rise of Jaeleen Davis
Disease wrecked her childhood and tragedy nearly ended her life as an adult this summer, but for SVSU student Jaeleen Davis, adversity is a cue to spread her wings.
May 3, 2016
Riley Hupfer: Portrait of a 2016 SVSU graduate
Lending a helping hand to the community has been at the core of Riley Hupfer’s character throughout his time at SVSU.
March 21, 2016
SVSU students take top honors at Michigan forensics tournament
Two Saginaw Valley State University students captured top honors at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League forensics tournament held at Eastern Michigan University March 11-12.
February 22, 2016
SVSU students take home three first-place finishes at forensics competition
Saginaw Valley State University students delivered an inspired performance at a recent intercollegiate speech tournament, showing themselves to be among the top college public speakers and debaters in Michigan.
October 3, 2014
SVSU student from Petoskey turns Credit Union internship into full-time job
Cara Deschermeier can be described in many ways. Wife, Saginaw Valley State University student, musician, events coordinator, dancer, leader. Soon, working professional will be added to the list.
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