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.
Record-high number of SVSU students admitted early to medical school
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SVSU student honored for writing excellence
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SVSU student recognized as outstanding graduate
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SVSU students to attend writers conference
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SVSU student receives Hazel Jones Wright Award of Community Service
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SVSU student wins top research honor for presentation on Midland Health Study
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SVSU students participate in Midwest American College of Sports Medicine conference
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SVSU announces 2015 Homecoming Court
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SVSU students shine in Sims Public Speaking Competition
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Students participate in SVSU, Dow Chemical Foundation research project
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SVSU students vie for Miss Michigan crown
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Ten students chosen for SVSU leadership development program
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SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing team places 26th in the world, tops among exclusively undergraduate teams
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Six SVSU graduates pass national certification exam for athletic trainers
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Adviser has high hopes for SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing in competition
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Last-minute call leads to SVSU students chance to shine
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SVSU students to present project at annual Science and Engineering Symposium
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SVSU student leadership group aims to improve Saginaw's image
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Moot court team finishes national tourney with best performance in SVSU program's history
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SVSU student receives national honor for peer health education
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SVSU students tops at forensics competition, qualify for national tourney
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SVSU honors students present projects
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28 SVSU mechanical engineering students featured in senior design symposium
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SVSU students qualify for national moot court tourney
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SVSU student, staff receive regional residence hall recognition
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SVSU students participate in Theodore Roethke-inspired book's production
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SVSU student Haylie Chamarro, of Oxford, earns Student of the Year Award from regional residence hall group
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SVSU students earn Faculty Association scholarships
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SVSU students select 2014 Homecoming King, Queen
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SVSU names 2014 Homecoming Court
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