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February 24, 2017
SVSU professor to speak on post-Civil War black families and black print
Eric Gardner, professor of English at Saginaw Valley State University, will speak Tuesday, March 7 at noon at the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History as part of its “Lunch and Learn” series. The talk will explore post-Civil War memories of slavery and race and the role of black print culture.
February 8, 2017
SVSU professors receive Braun Fellowship to improve health of pregnant women, write poetry collection
Two Saginaw Valley State University professors have received support from SVSU for their scholarly activity. Arra Ross, associate professor of English, and Rebecca Schlaff, assistant professor of kinesiology, have been selected for the Braun Fellowship.
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.
February 17, 2016
Book examining the growth of Islam in Detroit wins SVSU literature award
The winner of the 2015-16 Saginaw Valley State University Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross Award for Literature is an author of a book tracing the roots of Islam in Detroit.
October 21, 2014
English prof brings pop culture to classroom
Kim Lacey-Assistant Professor of English
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