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
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Saginaw Valley State University NEST Ambassador profile: Lauren Steen
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SVSU selects 21st class of Roberts Fellows
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SVSU student-led Relay For Life raises $27K for American Cancer Society
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SVSU students empowered to grow as leaders through Roberts Fellowship
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SVSU students sharpen leadership skills at annual residence hall conference
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SVSU extends bystander training with help from $25K state grant
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SVSU student's passion for positivity earns him national Student of the Year award
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SVSU graduate one of 25 nationwide selected for Manhattan Sports Business Academy
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Danielle Slonac Earns YWCA Emerging Leader Award
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SVSU Medical Laboratory Science students attend Coagulation Symposium
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SVSU announces 2017 Homecoming king, queen and court
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Four SVSU forensics students qualify for nationals
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SVSU student's servant leadership results in Emerging Leader award from YWCA
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SVSU welcomes Bad Axe, Merrill students for writing workshop
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SVSU students receive awards at the Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls conference
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SVSU students compete in public speaking contest
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Ten SVSU students elected to 2016 Homecoming Court
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SVSU student team wins national sportsmanship award
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SVSU students clean up neighborhood at national conference for residential hall leaders
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SVSU students chosen for 2016-17 Roberts Fellowship Program
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SVSU social work senior finds career calling
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Emily VanFleteren, of Troy, leads SVSU fundraising competition
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SVSU students present on tutoring success story at statewide conference
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SVSU group raised $6K for Flint hospital's Children's Miracle Network
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SVSU teams place high in moot court competition; national tourney up next
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SVSU's Peer Health Education group receives national praise at Virginia conference
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SVSU students select homecoming king, queen and court
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Andrea Winne Presents at International Nursing Conference
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SVSU Student Chosen as Michigan Residence Hall Student of the Year
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