News
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June 6, 2022
Michigan Small Business Development Center conference honors SVSU regional director
Beth Roszatycki, regional director for the Lake Huron Region of the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Saginaw Valley State University, earned the Culture Award for going above and beyond to support Michigan small businesses. She received the honor at the 2022 Michigan SBDC conference.
May 27, 2022
SVSU honors business leaders, outstanding faculty and staff
Saginaw Valley State University honored several regional business leaders as well as outstanding faculty and staff during the university’s 31st All-University Awards Banquet Friday, April 29.
May 22, 2022
SVSU Department of Nursing recognizes excellence in nursing
The Saginaw Valley State University Department of Nursing celebrated the excellence, dedication and leadership demonstrated by nurses in the Great Lakes Bay Region during the Carleen K. Moore R.N. Nursing Excellence awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 17.
May 12, 2022
SVSU to celebrate opening of Riverfront Saginaw Center with ribbon cutting
Saginaw Valley State University leaders, public officials and others will cut the ribbon on SVSU’s Riverfront Saginaw Center site on Friday, May 13, marking the culmination of years of university planning to expand community outreach.
April 21, 2022
SVSU B.A.T.S. Project tackles difficult community challenges
Saginaw Valley State University is celebrating the 10th anniversary of a unique research initiative designed to involve students from different academic disciplines in identifying collaborative solutions to community challenges in Saginaw and other urban settings.
April 6, 2022
SVSU’s theatre production showcases feminist themes, international cast
The final production in Saginaw Valley State University’s 2021-2022 theatre season features feminist themes and a talented cast featuring a number of international students.
March 29, 2022
SVSU and partners creating Saginaw Chapbook Project
Saginaw Valley State University, in partnership with the Friends of Theodore Roethke and the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, is providing people in the Saginaw area an opportunity to contribute their poetry to a special collection through the Saginaw Chapbook Project.
March 22, 2022
SVSU to host local mayors in roundtable and reception
Saginaw Valley State University will host the mayors of the Great Lakes Bay Region’s four major cities for a discussion on local governance. “Madame Mayor: Local Governance in the Great Lakes Bay Region” will take place on Wednesday, March 30 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall banquet rooms on SVSU’s main campus.
March 18, 2022
SVSU to host Black language scholar April Baker-Bell
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome a thought leader and published author on how language usage can negatively impact Black students.
March 14, 2022
SVSU to host Black History Museum Day
Saginaw Valley State University will hold a Black History Museum Day on Thursday, March 17.
February 1, 2022
SVSU celebrates Black History Month with art exhibit, mobile museum
Saginaw Valley State University will celebrate Black History Month with events throughout the month of February.
January 12, 2022
Three champions for diversity, understanding honored with Drum Major Award at MLK Regional Celebration
Three champions for diversity, understanding and support of underserved people in the Great Lakes Bay Region have been selected to receive the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Community Service Award.
December 7, 2021
66th U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to give virtual talk at SVSU in January
The country’s former top foreign affairs adviser to the president of the United States, Condoleezza Rice, will be the keynote speaker for the 13th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Celebration.
November 19, 2021
SVSU to host saxophonist Derek Brown in concert
Saginaw Valley State University and the Rhea Miller Concert Series will host saxophonist Derek Brown on Friday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
November 10, 2021
SVSU to host Veterans Day celebration
Saginaw Valley State University will host its Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the SVSU Thompson Student Activity Room.