SVSU student Steven Ingham, of Gladbrook, earns Faculty Association scholarship

2014 Oct 28

Steven Ingham, of Gladbrook, was among 11 Saginaw Valley State University students to receive scholarships from the SVSU Faculty Association.

Ingham, a communication major, received the Faculty Association Endowed Scholarship.

Students who receive a 3.25 GPA and have completed at least 15 credit hours are eligible for the scholarship. Students also must be working on a project with a faculty member.

Ingham's project examines how sports audiences perceive masculinity and how the masculine culture has changed in recent years. The project is supported by Brittany Collins, SVSU assistant professor of communication.

Ingham was recognized during the 29th Annual Faculty Association Awards Banquet Friday, Oct. 17.

The ceremony also honored three SVSU faculty members who received Faculty Association awards.

Amy Pierce, associate professor of communication, received the Faculty Association Service Award, given to a faculty member who contributes in numerous ways to their department. Sara Beth Keough, associate professor of geography, received the Faculty Association Scholarship Award, given to a faculty member who shows diligence in their work. Ervin Sparapani, professor of teacher education, received the Faculty Association Mentor Award, given to a faculty member who provides guidance to junior faculty.