Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 90 programs of study for its more than 9,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students.
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. In 2015, SVSU received the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math and science at the middle school, high school and university levels.
(see more)Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 90 programs of study for its more than 9,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students.
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. In 2015, SVSU received the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math and science at the middle school, high school and university levels.
SVSU names Deans' List students for winter 2024 semester
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SVSU names President's List students for winter 2024
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SVSU names President's List students for Fall 2023
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SVSU names Deans' List students for fall 2023 semester
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SVSU students excel in appellate brief writing competition
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Moot Court - strong showing at home tournament
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SVSU students advance nursing careers with clinical placements
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Students accepted into SVSU
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SVSU students don white coats in iconic ceremony
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Students accepted into SVSU
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Geography professor and biology student studying invasive species
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Students accepted into SVSU
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SVSU's Cardinal Formula Racing Team among top 20 in the world
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Cardinal Formula Racing Team gearing up for Formula SAE Competition
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(Hometown) resident among SVSU student leaders selected for Roberts Fellowship
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Saginaw Valley State University NEST Ambassador profile: Lauren Steen
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SVSU student honored for writing excellence
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Director 'Dreams' up modern twist to Shakespeare classic for online SVSU play
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SVSU students graduate during fall 2019 semester
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SVSU students helping communities across the U.S. during spring break
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SVSU students graduate following winter 2020 semester
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