2019 - All News/Archive
October 30, 2019
Student resiliency expert to discuss neuroscience and education during SVSU talk
A leader in the field of education will visit Saginaw Valley State University in November to discuss the role of neuroscience in education.
October 30, 2019
SVSU student inspired to pursue her passions and a future legal career
As a first-generation college student, Lindsey Mead’s parents instilled in her that it’s best to pursue a career that inspired passion within her. The Saginaw Valley State University student followed that advice, leading her both on the path to study law and to help communities in need.
October 31, 2019
Driven SVSU engineering student overcomes every obstacle
Mitch Hughes has shown the drive, determination, and work ethic to overcome any challenge. The senior mechanical engineering student at Saginaw Valley State University defies limits by balancing a full load of rigorous engineering courses, a demanding and time-consuming co-op, and his responsibilities as a varsity college athlete.
November 26, 2019
Senior first student in SVSU history to advance to moot court nationals three times
“I’m very excited,” said Lindsey Mead, who will advance to the championship tournament with her SVSU teammate Justin Weller
November 5, 2019
SVSU selected to national academy focused on advancing student success
Saginaw Valley State University is home to hard-working students who often overcome challenges in pursuit of their degrees. The university has placed additional emphasis on degree completion by participating in an exclusive program offered by one of the nation’s leading higher education accreditors.
November 5, 2019
Student's beloved Pakistan dish among meals set to spice up SVSU's International Food Festival
Farwa Fatima is accustomed to international food festivals. When the neighborly Saginaw Valley State University student from Pakistan cooks chicken biriyani, a food festival of sorts materializes in her apartment living room. There, classmates and friends from a variety of cultures — American, Japanese, and Polish, among others — often gather to enjoy the feast and flavors produced by her family recipe.
November 6, 2019
SVSU to host Foreign Language Day event for 400 visiting high school students
An annual celebration of language, culture and friendship will return to Saginaw Valley State University this week.
November 6, 2019
SVSU student from Bay City shows perseverance to complete degree, continue service to country
Chaz Fowler is as determined in completing his education at Saginaw Valley State University as he was in completing his training to become a United States Marine.
November 6, 2019
SVSU to host recital dedicated to late opera singer Jessye Norman
Saginaw Valley State University will continue its Rhea Miller Concert Series this week with a musical performance by LaToya Lain, a soprano singer familiar to the Great Lakes Bay Region, and Casey Robards, pianist. The performance is scheduled Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
November 7, 2019
SVSU students earn top recognition at regional geography conference
Two Saginaw Valley State University students’ passion for geography earned accolades at a recent regional geography conference hosted on campus.