January 31st, 2014 at 4:31 AM

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Hodson aims to build university's image, student caliber

If selected to be president, Brad Hodson would concentrate on building SVSU’s reputation. Hodson, the current vice president for university advancement at Pittsburg State University in Kansas, answered questions from the SVSU community at the...

January 30th, 2014 at 5:19 AM

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Presidential finalist Gayle Ormiston aims to progress university

Growth is an important focus for presidential finalist Gayle Ormiston. The first presidential candidate open forum was held today as Ormiston, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at Marshall University in W. Va., answered...

January 29th, 2014 at 4:53 AM

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January 27th, 2014 at 6:27 AM

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Reshaping the student body

At SVSU’s Healthy Food Fest, seven out of ten students polled said they learned something new about eating healthy at the Marketplace at Doan. Going into its second year, this year’s Healthy Food Fest was hosted by Dining Services, Campus...

January 27th, 2014 at 6:27 AM

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Behind the decisions of the Presidential Search Committee

Filling the role of the next president of SVSU will take someone with a special set of qualities. Following President Eric Gilbertson’s announcement of his intent to retire, the SVSU Board of Control appointed a Presidential Search Advisory...

January 27th, 2014 at 6:27 AM

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Pres. Gilbertson addresses the need for malware filter

Internet-related incidents on campus that were “clearly inappropriate and possibly even illegal” were behind last fall’s adult-content website filter, said President Eric Gilbertson. Gilbertson’s letter was in response to Residence...

January 27th, 2014 at 6:26 AM

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Expected enrollment decline 'better than expected'

Improving student retention and increasing enrollment numbers are two focuses for programs being put in place by the university. 9,729 students are enrolled at SVSU for the winter semester. 631 are international students from 33 different...

January 27th, 2014 at 6:26 AM

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Keeping children warm with handmade blankets

Even on their day off, SVSU students gathered together in the Thompson Student Activities Room to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by making blankets for children in need. Hosted by Student Life, their goal was to make 50 blankets for the Project...

January 27th, 2014 at 6:26 AM

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Student Association sharing ideas across state

Colleges need other colleges, and Student Association of Michigan (SAM) is keeping their connection alive. Each month, members from 15 of Michigan’s public universities’ Student Associations gather in one place for a conference. The...

January 27th, 2014 at 6:25 AM

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Balanced schedules, study habits crucial for new semester success

First years and returning students alike are getting a Jump Start into the winter semester with Project R.E.D. The winter Jump Start consists of several academic-focused workshops developed through Project R.E.D., which represents Retaining,...