August - 2018
August 6, 2018
Craig Douglas retires as dean of SVSU College of Education; David Callejo Pérez named as interim dean
After more than four decades dedicated to education, Craig Douglas is retiring from work — but he has no plans to step away from his community.
August 6, 2018
SVSU student with Down Syndrome to receive surprise visit, scholarship news
Jessica Day, a Saginaw Valley State University student, will receive a surprise visit - and scholarship news - Friday, Aug. 3 from the namesake of Ruby's Rainbow, an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit that supports adults with Down syndrome.
August 6, 2018
SVSU history professor authors book on Cold War-era polygraph use
John Baesler, associate professor of history at Saginaw Valley State University, has written his first book, examining the topic of polygraph use during and after the Cold War.
August 9, 2018
SVSU welcomes business delegation from Ghana
A leader and educational expert from Ghana will grace the Great Lakes Bay Region, offering ambassadorial greetings focused on culture and economic partnership potential.
August 14, 2018
SVSU hosts program empowering middle and high school students as leaders in STEM studies
With demand expected to rise in STEM-related jobs across Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University and regional partners are continuing a collaboration aimed at developing and growing the next generation of leaders in the sciences.
August 15, 2018
SVSU to host debate focused on environmental issues facing Saginaw
Students involved in a six-week-long summer program that involved cleaning up local parks will culminate their experience in a debate competition at Saginaw Valley State University that will focus on environmental issues affecting Saginaw.
August 15, 2018
SVSU students develop solutions for local companies, see them at summer engineering symposium
Saginaw Valley State University engineering students will display their senior projects during the Summer Engineering Symposium Friday, Aug. 17. Over the past year, the students have worked with a variety of engineering industry partners to develop fully working prototypes.
August 21, 2018
Newest SVSU fraternity makes a difference locally; student and advisor receive national award
A Saginaw Valley State University student and staff member were recently recognized as national leaders by Alpha Kappa Lambda (AKL) fraternity.
August 21, 2018
SVSU earns grant funds to support addiction recovery services for seniors at community health clinic
Health professionals at Saginaw Valley State University are determined to secure resources to improve health for people living in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
August 23, 2018
SVSU staff, faculty help power documentary about Saginaw’s automotive industry history; premiere set for Saturday
Saginaw Valley State University staff and faculty are collaborating with a New York City theatre group on a project aimed at telling the story of Midwest cities struggling in the wake of industry job loss. The community engagement-driven project includes production of a short documentary detailing the highs and lows of automobile manufacturing in Saginaw.