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

SVSU student honored for writing excellence

SVSU student recognized as outstanding graduate


SVSU students to attend writers conference


SVSU student receives Hazel Jones Wright Award of Community Service

SVSU student wins top research honor for presentation on Midland Health Study

SVSU students participate in Midwest American College of Sports Medicine conference

SVSU announces 2015 Homecoming Court

SVSU students shine in Sims Public Speaking Competition


Students participate in SVSU, Dow Chemical Foundation research project

SVSU students vie for Miss Michigan crown


Ten students chosen for SVSU leadership development program

SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing team places 26th in the world, tops among exclusively undergraduate teams

Six SVSU graduates pass national certification exam for athletic trainers

Adviser has high hopes for SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing in competition


Last-minute call leads to SVSU students chance to shine


SVSU students to present project at annual Science and Engineering Symposium


SVSU student leadership group aims to improve Saginaw's image

Moot court team finishes national tourney with best performance in SVSU program's history

SVSU student receives national honor for peer health education

SVSU students tops at forensics competition, qualify for national tourney


SVSU honors students present projects


28 SVSU mechanical engineering students featured in senior design symposium

SVSU students qualify for national moot court tourney

SVSU student, staff receive regional residence hall recognition

SVSU students participate in Theodore Roethke-inspired book's production

SVSU student Haylie Chamarro, of Oxford, earns Student of the Year Award from regional residence hall group


SVSU students earn Faculty Association scholarships

SVSU students select 2014 Homecoming King, Queen

SVSU names 2014 Homecoming Court
