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.
SVSU's Cardinal Formula Racing Team among top 20 in the world
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Cardinal Formula Racing Team gearing up for Formula SAE Competition
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Strong work ethic drives SVSU Indy-style race team on eve of international competition
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SVSU Peer Health Education students attend BACCHUS Initiatives conference
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SVSU students participate in statewide sexual assault prevention conference
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SVSU forensics team wins competition
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SVSU disc golf team wins Collegiate Cup championship
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SVSU inducts 14 students to business honor society
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'Love for Speech' leads to honors for SVSU Forensics team at state tournament
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SVSU forensics team places second in competition
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SVSU students empowered to explore journeys of expression through Odyssey
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SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing hopes for better final day during 2016 international contest
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SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing car finishes tops in acceleration category at international competition
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SVSU reestablishes criminal justice honor society, Alpha Phi Sigma
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SVSU Peer Health Education members attend Ohio conference
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SVSU's Cardinal Racing Formula team revs up engines for annual international competition
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Pinconning native helps SVSU formula racing team prepare for international competition
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SVSU Health Professions Association hosts 5K event
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