News
News items about the Political Science Department. For a complete list of News, please go to the Newsroom. To submit an item, please contact JJ Boehm, director of media and community relations, at ext. 4055
April 26, 2023
SVSU student recognized on 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
Thanks to his efforts to encourage fellow students to participate in the democratic process, Saginaw Valley State University student Nikolas Baker has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll.
January 18, 2023
SVSU students prep tirelessly for arguments at highly competitive moot court event
Eight Saginaw Valley State University students capped off a highly competitive moot court season by competing in the American Moot Court National Tournament hosted by Louisiana State University January 14-15.
December 7, 2022
SVSU moot court teams make strong showing at home tournament
Hours of preparation propelled Saginaw Valley State University students to strong showings in a moot court regional tournament hosted by the university on December 2 and 3. SVSU hosted 30 teams from around the country for the event, one of 16 regional tournaments at which students compete to qualify for the American Moot Court Association’s national tournament in January.
November 18, 2022
SVSU moot court team qualifies for national competition
Saginaw Valley State University students demonstrated hard work and tenacity, and distinguished themselves in moot court competition, carrying on a tradition of excellence.
October 31, 2022
SVSU to host Great Lakes Bay Region candidate forums
Saginaw Valley State University is offering the public an opportunity to hear from candidates vying to represent Michigan’s 8th Congressional District and the 35th State Senate District.
October 31, 2022
SVSU to host lecture on civility in politics
As the 2022 mid-term elections draw near, Saginaw Valley State University will host economist and historian Lawrence W. Reed, who will discuss civility in politics. The inaugural Velasquez Lecture on Liberty and Free Markets presents “Liberty, Character and Civility in Politics” on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall in SVSU’s Curtiss Hall.
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.
January 25, 2022
SVSU students distinguish themselves at Model United Nations conference
Two Saginaw Valley State University students distinguished themselves during the American Model United Nations (AMUN) conference. Political science majors Trenton Basner of Otisville and Ethan Rose of Ypsilanti earned the Outstanding Delegation Award for the contemporary Security Council.
May 3, 2021
SVSU graduating seniors 2021: Justin Weller
Justin Weller started off as a shy student who never read a Supreme Court case … to being only the second student in Saginaw Valley State University history to qualify for three consecutive Moot Court National Championships.
December 16, 2020
Political commentator Van Jones set as virtual MLK event speaker for SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University in January will welcome Van Jones, a political commentator who regularly appears on nationally-televised TV programs, to deliver the keynote address for the 12th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. This year's event will be presented virtually.
October 13, 2020
With Saginaw native's help, group aims to continue SVSU student voter registration trend in time for November election
With a passion for empowering often-underrepresented communities, Saginaw Valley State University student Angelo Martinez has focused his efforts on providing his peers the power to vote.
September 11, 2020
Community invited to attend SVSU virtual session addressing 2020 election voting processes
Building on the success of various voting initiatives, Saginaw Valley State University leaders will continue to empower the Great Lakes Bay Region community and SVSU students to vote. SVSU's political science department will host a Zoom-based virtual presentation detailing the voting process in the 2020 presidential election Monday, Sept. 14, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
September 5, 2019
SVSU alumna with small town roots makes the case in one of world's largest law firms
In a few short years, Samantha Jackson went from living in a rural town of 3,000 people and questioning her future to moving to a bustling city with nearly 3 million residents and working at one of the most prestigious law firms in the world.
April 25, 2019
SVSU student earns national title in collegiate forensics competition
Participating in only his third competition ever on the college forensics circuit, a Saginaw Valley State University senior this week became a national champion.
December 12, 2018
SVSU students’ preparation pays off, team qualifies for moot court national tournament
Since Saginaw Valley State University's moot court program was established in 2010, SVSU never has failed to qualify competitors for the nation's most elite tournament.
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