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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.

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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.

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Mike Wells Jr. named GLIAC South Division Player of the Week

Men's Basketball senior guard Mike Wells Jr. earned the weekly honor after leading the Cardinals to a pair of victories...
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Sports - 2018 Jan 24

Chad Gailliard named to Don Hansen All-Super Region Three Team

Redshirt freshman wide receiver Chad Gailliard capped-off his first season with another great honor...
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Sports - 2018 Jan 24

Mike Wells Jr. Named USBWA Men's Basketball Division II Player of the Week

The senior guard added another honor after his career weekend in leading the Cardinals to a pair of victories...
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Sports - 2018 Jan 24

Ryan Verhelst Named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week

SVSU senior cornerback Ryan Verhelst was named the GLIAC Football Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in the team's 14-9 victory over regionally-ranked Tiffin University on Saturday, Oct. 28. Verhelst, who is a junior eligibility-wise but went through the senior day pregame ceremony, had a huge game in his final outing at Wickes Stadium. He recorded a career-high nine tackles in SVSU's 14-9 home victory over regionally-ranked Tiffin University on Saturday. Verhelst had two interceptions and a pass breakup as well, stopping two key Tiffin drives in SVSU territory, including one late in the fourth quarter when the Dragons were driving. Verhelst now has five interceptions for the season, which is tops in the GLIAC. Saginaw Valley hits the road for the final two games of the 2017 season, beginning on Saturday (Nov. 5) at Northwood University for the annual Axe Bowl game. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. at Northwood's Hantz Stadium. @svsu_football | #svsufb | @SVSUAthletics | #GoSVSU --- www.svsucardinals.com ---
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Sports - 2017 Oct 30

SVSU men's basketball qualifies for Elite Eight in NCAA Division II tourney

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.
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Sports - 2016 Mar 16
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