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SVSU dance defends one national title, reclaims another

Saginaw Valley State University’s dance team capped a season of intense focus and determination by defending one national title and reclaiming another at The College Classic national dance competition in April. More than 200 teams participated in the competition.

SVSU cheer wins national championship

The cheerleaders of Saginaw Valley State University have something to cheer about: A top finish in the NCA College Nationals Intermediate Small Coed Division II Finals, making program history for the third time. The championship win follows a third-place finish in 2024 and a second-place finish in 2025. The competition was held in April in Daytona Beach, Florida.

SVSU professors receive prestigious fellowship

Two Saginaw Valley State University faculty members have been awarded research fellowships for research projects that promise to improve public health.

Braun Fellowships awarded to SVSU professors of economics, education

The impact of multinational companies and science education for early learners are topics that will be further explored by the latest recipients of the SVSU Braun Fellowship.

SVSU names new dean of College of Health & Human Services

Saginaw Valley State University has selected Susan Smalling, a higher education and social work professional, as dean of the Crystal M. Lange College of Health and Human Services July 8. She succeeds Marcia Ditmyer, who will remain on SVSU’s faculty.

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SVSU professors receive prestigious fellowship

Two Saginaw Valley State University faculty members have been awarded research fellowships for research projects that promise to improve public health.

Braun Fellowships awarded to SVSU professors of economics, education

The impact of multinational companies and science education for early learners are topics that will be further explored by the latest recipients of the SVSU Braun Fellowship.

SVSU speakers post strong start to competitive speech season

By the conclusion of the fall Michigan Intercollegiate Speaking League (MISL) tournament, six Saginaw Valley State University students had qualified for the national competition, which will be held in April. 

SVSU Moot Court team excels at Midwest Regional Tournament

Saginaw Valley State University’s moot court team delivered an exceptional performance at the American Moot Court Association’s Midwest Regional Tournament, held November 21-22 at the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. Four SVSU teams were among the 30 competing in the contest.

SVSU professor’s book shines light on prominent African American writer

In his new book, Saginaw Valley State University English professor Eric Gardner explores Black activism during and after the Civil War through the lens of an African American writer. “Frances Ellen Watkins Harper’s Civil War and Reconstruction,” published by Oxford University Press, is the result of extensive archival research, including documents that were previously unrecovered.

SVSU names Fredericks-Follet-Roethke Graduate Fellow

Saginaw Valley State University has selected Aubrey C. North, an arts administrator and oral historian, as the 2025-26 Fredericks-Follett-Roethke Graduate Fellow in the Arts and Humanities.

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