News
News items about Community Engagement at SVSU, which can include service learning, internships, community-based research, community service, global collaboration and distinctive programs. 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
March 30, 2018
SVSU student supports her peers and wins award as top writing tutor in Midwest
An SVSU student has been honored for the care and concern she shows for her fellow students in helping them learn to write more effectively.
March 28, 2018
SVSU to celebrate Holi Festival of Colors in April
The tradition involves encouraging participants to throw colorful powder at each other.
March 28, 2018
SVSU powers up to host another FIRST Robotics state championship
Saginaw Valley State University will be filled with about 5,500 high school students seeking a state championship Wednesday, April 11 through Saturday, April 14 as SVSU hosts the statewide FIRST Robotics competition for the second consecutive year.
March 28, 2018
SVSU hosts renowned scholar of Islamic studies for Akbar Lecture
Saginaw Valley State University will host one of the leading scholars of contemporary Islamic thought and Islamic spirituality for a public lecture. Omid Safi, director of the Duke Islamic Studies Center, will speak Wednesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. in Curtiss Hall Banquet Room A.
March 27, 2018
SVSU welcomes scholar on academic performance of boys and men of color
Wood serves as the director of the joint Ph.D. program in education between San Diego State and Claremont Graduate University.
March 2, 2018
SVSU students inspired to serve during Alternative Breaks across the country
For more than 50 Saginaw Valley State University students, spring break will not be a typical vacation. They will be traveling across the U.S. to volunteer as part of the student-run Alternative Breaks program.
February 20, 2018
SVSU students rally to raise funds for cancer fighters, survivors, caregivers
The fight against cancer is personal for Jessica Hacker, and she is inspired to help others in their personal battles.
January 19, 2018
SVSU students earn history-making honors at theatre festival
“This was one of our strongest showings we have ever had,” said Ric Roberts, SVSU professor of theatre.
January 15, 2018
SVSU staff member relives Winter Olympics glory in Switzerland, selects U.S. bobsled Olympian
"It's been kind of eerie, how I'm back here like this," said Knous, a clinical coordinator for exercise science students at Saginaw Valley State University.
November 22, 2017
SVSU Percussion Ensemble and Valley Steel to perform with Heritage High School Band
Saginaw Valley State University's Percussion Ensemble and Valley Steel, a steel drum band, will perform in concert Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The SVSU musicians will be joined by the Heritage High School band.
November 22, 2017
SVSU Wind Ensemble to perform fall recital
?The Saginaw Valley State University Wind Ensemble will perform a recital Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
November 10, 2017
Pop culture, Dungeons & Dragons serve as backdrop to SVSU play exploring sisterly bond
A play deeply rooted in fantasy, 1990s pop culture references, and sarcasm will test the acting talents of Saginaw Valley State University students Nov. 15-19 in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts.
November 7, 2017
Author of collection about racial injustices earns Roethke poetry prize from SVSU
A widely-published poet and author of operas will receive the 14th triennial Saginaw Valley State University Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Prize.
October 24, 2017
SVSU leaders participating in fundraiser for literacy, education programs
Two members of Saginaw Valley State University are showing their dedication to the institution’s commitment to community engagement through a fundraising campaign aimed at improving local literacy and education programs.
September 6, 2017
SVSU 9/11 Heroes Run to benefit organization inspired by Midland man killed in Afghanistan in 2011
This year, the 9/11 Heroes Run hosted at Saginaw Valley State University will support a Midland-based nonprofit dedicated to sending morale-lifting care packages to military service members serving overseas.