Fred T. Harring enrolled at SVSU in 1979 as a transfer student from Michigan State University and joined Coach Hansen’s nationally recognized cross country and track and field programs as a walk-on student-athlete. Fred went on to excel at SVSU, not only in...

Dr. Paul J. Uselding was appointed Dean of the Saginaw Valley State University College of Business and Management in 1998 and is now the Dean of the College of Business at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Previously, Dr. Uselding served as Dean of...

Russell C. Will had a long and distinguished career with the Dow Corning Corporation, and also taught classes at Saginaw Valley State University. His friends and colleagues chose to honor his commitment to excellence in his profession and the importance of higher...

Dr. Janet K. Robinson earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kent State, her Ph. D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Michigan, as well as a Master’s Degree and then Psy. D. in Clinical Psychology at Central Michigan University. Janet’s...

Jeffrey Sexsmith was a member of the SVSU Golf Team in 1973 and 1974. He won two long drive contests, including the 1973 Michigan State University Invitational. Mr. Sexsmith was All Conference (GLIAC) in 1973, and was on the SVSU Golf Team when they first qualified...

John “Jack” Brooks was an outstanding educator who cared passionately about teaching students, learning, athletics, coaching and science. While at SVSU he integrated his love of chemistry, football and education into a career path toward becoming a high school...

Marc Aaron Gordon was born in Chicago, Illinois but found himself moving multiple times during his youth while his father fulfilled his dream of obtaining his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Pharmacology. Marc graduated from Newton North High School in Boston...

Morley graduated from Rochester Adams High School in 2010 where he lettered in soccer for three years. He was a team captain his senior year, when the team made it to the High School State semifinals. Morley was a 2015 graduate of Saginaw Valley State University,...

Abou Traore was an international student who attended SVSU from 2005-2007. Sadly, Abou lost his life in a tragic accident before the start of the Fall 2007 semester. Abou was a pre-med major who dreamed of returning to his home country of Senegal as a doctor, to make...

DeVon Wheeler was born in Wayne County and graduated from Southgate Anderson High School. He came to SVSU in the fall of 2013 and joined the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity the following winter. During his time at SVSU, DaVon made many friends and had a lasting impact on...

Nancy and Steve Mattar started a parent cheering group for the SVSU Swim and Dive Team that is recognized throughout the conference. They have helped parents form bonds and friendships by organizing tailgates before every meet (no matter the weather), and never...

The Friends of Theodore Roethke (FOTR) established an award to recognize talent in creative writing of fiction and poetry by undergraduate students at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) in conjunction with the Triennial Theodore Roethke Poetry & Arts...

Amy L. Dore graduated from Saginaw Valley State University in 1983 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. After graduating, she worked for 15 years in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Saginaw General Hospital, later serving as a Nurse Manager and a Nurse...

In 1927, an employee at the Southland Ice Company in Dallas, Texas (where blocks of ice to refrigerate food were sold) began selling milk, bread, and eggs on Sundays and evenings when the grocery stores were closed. This was the launch of the convenience store...

Dr. Gene C. Yang was a Biology professor at SVSU from 1976 until his retirement in 2000. Specializing in Microbiology, Dr. Yang was published numerous times in reputable scientific journals. SVSU’s Medical Technology program flourished under his leadership, and he...

Mr. Decker earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from Alma College and a Master’s Degree in Nuclear Physics and Chemistry from the University of Michigan. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Olivet Nazarene University of Kankakee, Illinois and was...

Gerity Broadcasting was the owner of many radio stations and cable services in the area. WGER (106.3 FM) got its call letters because of being originally owned by Gerity Broadcasting. Gerity was also a previous owner of other area radio and TV stations, including...

G. James Williams, a longtime resident of Midland, Michigan, served in the Army Air Corps and attended law school at the University of Michigan. In 1948, he joined The Dow Chemical Company as part of their legal department. He rose to the position of Financial Vice...

A professor emerita of Modern Foreign Languages, Gladys Hernández-Zubulake joined SVSU in 1991 and spent 10 years as a Director of the Bilingual/Bicultural Teacher Training Program in the College of Education. From 2001, she served on the SVSU faculty teaching...

Gladys Kearn was one of the first staff members at Saginaw Valley State University. Ms. Kearn was responsible for hiring and training many early secretarial staff members. She married SVSU President Dr. Samuel Marble. Mrs. Marble established a scholarship to assist...

Jon D. Hall founded Glastender, Inc. in 1969 after inventing the world’s first rotary glass washer. Glastender’s product line continued to develop into numerous types of underbar equipment. Other products include mug frosters, slide-top freezers, Strippit Machines,...

In 1960, Meade Gougeon and his younger brother, Jan, built two boats using an epoxy as the adhesive. In 1969, they founded Gougeon Brothers Boatworks to build iceboats. With the help of friends from The Dow Chemical Company, they developed their own epoxy system...

Dr. & Mrs. Brown, as parents themselves, realize how difficult it is for students to meet the expenses of a college education, and want to help students and their families facing financial challenges. The Gregory and Helayne Brown Annual Scholarship in Nursing was...

Harold Rupp was born in Owendale in 1917, and moved to Bay City in 1938, where he resided the rest of his life. He attended Bay City Business College and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was married to Norine Turnell for 64 years, until her...

Harriet F. Fern was born August 12, 1921 in Saginaw to the late Christian and Emma Fern. She married Wesley F. Pearson in 1946. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson were the owners of Pearson’s Corner Lounge for many years. He predeceased her October 19, 2000. Harriet belonged to...

Daisy Margaret Van Benschoten graduated from Saginaw Valley State University, Summa Cum Laude, in 1971. Mrs. Van Benschoten majored in History. Her husband, Harvey E. Van Benschoten, and her sons, John and Mark, are attorneys in Saginaw. Her daughter, Margaret, is...

Albert S. “Sarge” Harvey II was the owner of Sarge Harvey Ford. Mr. Harvey served on the Board of Directors of Great Lakes Bancorp (now Independent Bank), was a past president of the Saginaw Club, and a trustee of the Harvey Foundation. Mr. Harvey also served on the...

Harvey Randall Wickes was president of the companies forming the Wickes Corporation in 1941, and continued in that capacity until his retirement in 1964. In 1946, he established the Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation to promote his philanthropic interests. The Wickes...

This scholarship is established by gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hausbeck and the Hausbeck Pickle Company of Saginaw, Michigan, to encourage community involvement and academic excellence for students pursuing degrees at Saginaw Valley State University. The...

Herb Spence is President and CEO of Spence Brothers, and a member of the SVSU Foundation Board of Directors. Kathi Spence, an alumna of SVSU, is the Executive Director of the Dow Corning Foundation. Herb and Kathi established this scholarship to assist students in...