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.
(Hometown) resident among SVSU student leaders selected for Roberts Fellowship
Saginaw Valley State University NEST Ambassador profile: Lauren Steen
SVSU selects 21st class of Roberts Fellows
SVSU student-led Relay For Life raises $27K for American Cancer Society
SVSU students empowered to grow as leaders through Roberts Fellowship

SVSU students sharpen leadership skills at annual residence hall conference
SVSU extends bystander training with help from $25K state grant
SVSU student's passion for positivity earns him national Student of the Year award
SVSU graduate one of 25 nationwide selected for Manhattan Sports Business Academy
Danielle Slonac Earns YWCA Emerging Leader Award

SVSU Medical Laboratory Science students attend Coagulation Symposium
SVSU announces 2017 Homecoming king, queen and court
Four SVSU forensics students qualify for nationals
SVSU student's servant leadership results in Emerging Leader award from YWCA
SVSU welcomes Bad Axe, Merrill students for writing workshop

SVSU students receive awards at the Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls conference
SVSU students compete in public speaking contest
Ten SVSU students elected to 2016 Homecoming Court
SVSU student team wins national sportsmanship award
SVSU students clean up neighborhood at national conference for residential hall leaders
SVSU students chosen for 2016-17 Roberts Fellowship Program
SVSU social work senior finds career calling
Emily VanFleteren, of Troy, leads SVSU fundraising competition
