Saginaw Valley State University

If teaching isn't in Madeline Lefere's DNA, she was certainly empowered with the role of educator at a young age.

The sight of those T-shirts still makes Kimberly Salwey smile.

Keshara Mumford remembers what it was like to search for purpose in life. The Detroit native enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University initially as a criminal justice major, but spent much of her first year unsure of the decision - and her future.

Dustyn Tubbs is ready for the next upgrade.

Chi Weng more than adapted to the idea of wearing a red ceremonial robe during the May 2016 Saginaw Valley State University commencement ceremony.

Ask Ashli Maser about her passions, and she will respond at first with a wide, white smile.

The faculty adviser for the Saginaw Valley State University Cardinal Formula Racing team says hard work, dedication and teamwork could propel this group to a strong finish at the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Collegiate Design Series later this week at Michigan International Speedway.

Lending a helping hand to the community has been at the core of Riley Hupfer's character throughout his time at SVSU.

The funeral invitation came from a stranger.

Heading into a profession that is over 75 percent dominated by males is just one more challenge for Megan VanFleteren to overcome.

Brandon Jones describes himself as a man of purpose. He does his best to fulfill his genuine purpose every day at SVSU.

The year-long leadership development initiative enlists students annually in both academic course work and extracurricular activities designed to enhance their potential as future political, economic and civic leaders.

An internationally-recognized composer from Port-au-Prince, Haiti will lead student musicians from both Saginaw Valley State University and Mott Community College in an SVSU concert Monday, April 18. "The Music of Haiti," featuring special guest composer Sydney Guillaume, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

An internationally-recognized composer from Port-au-Prince, Haiti will lead student musicians from both Saginaw Valley State University and Mott Community College in an SVSU concert Monday, April 18. "The Music of Haiti," featuring special guest composer Sydney Guillaume, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

The Saginaw Valley State University Concert Band will perform in concert Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts. This event is free and open to the public.

Audiences may lose their minds when they witness The Headless Horseman take the stage at Saginaw Valley State University's Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts beginning Wednesday, April 6.

The Saginaw Valley State University men's basketball team is heading to Frisco, Texas, as one of the final eight teams competing in the NCAA Division II national tournament. It is the first time in program history the Cardinals have made the Elite Eight.

There are 82 Saginaw Valley State University students participating in the institution's Alternative Breaks program, which is a student-led organization that sends its members across the U.S. to perform volunteer work during traditional school break periods.

SVSU has accepted new students for the fall 2016 semester.

A New Lothrop native once again will join one of the world's leading Super Bowl advertising experts in analyzing the trends and consumer impact of the ad lineup planned for this year's game. Saginaw Valley State University student Courtney Seamon and nine of her classmates will participate in a Super Bowl ad research project with Rama Yelkur, dean of SVSU's College of Business and Management.

Saginaw Valley State University's Department of Music will present "Music Majors in Recital" Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The performance, in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall, is free and open to the public.

Ten Saginaw Valley State University students will join one of the world's leading Super Bowl advertising experts in analyzing the trends and consumer impact of the ad lineup planned for this year's big game.

As part of the SVSU Cooperative Education and Internship Program administered by the Office of Career Services, students have the opportunity to apply their academic coursework into a real-world setting.

Saginaw Valley State University was represented by 14 members of its Sigma Pi fraternity chapter in the NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation National Flag Football Championships in Pensacola, Florida, Jan. 2-4. The team, Theta-Beta, was selected to receive the Sportsmanship Award for the men's collegiate league.

Students earned degrees from Saginaw Valley State University during the December 2015 graduation ceremonies.

Saginaw Valley State University named students to the President's List for the fall 2015 semester. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 4.0 grade point average. For more information, visit www.svsu.edu.

Saginaw Valley State University announced the student recipients of the Deans' List for the fall 2015 semester. To be eligible for the Deans' List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or better. For more information visit www.svsu.edu.

SVSU has accepted new students for the fall 2016 semester.

Students this month participated in a service project through Saginaw Valley State University's Alternative Breaks program, which is a student-led organization that sends its members to various states and countries to do volunteer work during traditional school break periods.

The Saginaw Valley State University jazz ensemble will be joined by guest saxophonist Tom Jones for a concert Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Rhea Miller Recital Hall.