Saginaw Valley State University

Helping others doesn't cost Shantinique Beverly energy. It provides the energy. The Detroit native learned this lesson about herself through her studies and learning-based community service while at Saginaw Valley State University, where she will graduate in May.

Rashed Aldubayyan couldn't speak much English when the Saudi Arabia native first enrolled in the English Language Program at Saginaw Valley State University in 2010. Five years later, he's mastered the language along with the academics as he prepares to graduate in May and attend the master's program in applied information technology at George Mason University in the fall.

After receiving her bachelor's degree from Saginaw Valley State University in May, Stephanie Marr plans to combine those two passions by teaching English in other countries. Her first stop in June is Colombia, as she has been chosen for the English Teaching Fellowship by Heart for Change, an organization that brings English teachers to Colombia.

After graduating from Saginaw Valley State University in May, Valerie Adams will move to North Carolina, where she is enrolled in the highly competitive Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Duke University.

Brandon Skwirsk knew he wanted to become a doctor in the sixth grade. But it wasn't until he began studying for the profession at Saginaw Valley State University that he truly realized the career was a match made for him. "I fell in love with it here," said Skwirsk, set to graduate from SVSU in May with a bachelor's degree in biology.

SVSU senior Luke Sheppard was hired full-time as a math teacher at Bridgeport Middle School, weeks before earning a bachelor's degree in mathematics education in May.

For years, Garrick Salois racked his brain, searching for his niche as an undergraduate student. Eventually, the Kawkawlin native realized the brain was his niche. Salois this fall will attend the University of Rochester's Ph.D. program in neuroscience, studying for a career in brain research.

When Lexee Longwell graduates from Saginaw Valley State University in May, the theatre major will move to London, England to join Ovation Limited Theatre Co. as an intern at the arts group's venue, Upstairs At The Gatehouse.

On Saginaw Valley State University's golf team, Micah Skidmore's precision and hard work paid off, earning the Saginaw native numerous accolades including First Team All-GLIAC honors in 2014. In his SVSU studies, a different kind of precision and hard work helped Skidmore hit the college student equivalent of winning a tournament: A full-time job waiting for him after graduation.

April Lukowski is the epitome of the homegrown college student who found a calling and an exemplary education at Saginaw Valley State University, all while helping the community where she was raised. Now that experience has opened new doors. Lukowski this fall will begin postgraduate studies at the University of Michigan, where she is enrolled in the Ph.D. program for chemical biology.

Star student. Prospective teacher. Active volunteer. Homecoming queen. Red Pride incarnate. All of those titles could apply to Emily VanFleteren, one of Saginaw Valley State University's more active students in recent years. In May, the Troy native will add the title "graduate" to that list. Those familiar with her expect VanFleteren will continue building a fine reputation -- and stellar resume -- for herself once she begins her professional career as a teacher.

Samantha R. Jackson arrived at Saginaw Valley State University unsure of her place or what to expect. She departs having earned admission and a scholarship to a leading law school.

Twenty Saginaw Valley State University students helped beautify several Bay City sites along the Saginaw River on Saturday, April 25.

An unexpected opportunity resulted in an impressive performance by students in Saginaw Valley State University's moot court program.

Saginaw Valley State University accepted the following students for the fall 2015 semester.

The symposium will take place Friday, April 24, with public poster sessions from 10 a.m. to noon in SVSU's Pioneer Hall.The symposium will feature projects from 118 students with majors in STEM fields such as biology, chemistry, computer science, electrical and mechanical engineering, and mathematics. Examples of the featured research include analysis of fish in the Great Lakes and connected bodies of water, of caffeine's effect on bacteria growth, of sugar content in milk products, and of comp

Saginaw Valley State University accepted the following students for the fall 2015 semester.

Two Saginaw Valley State University students received the Michigan Campus Compact's Commitment to Service awards this year.

Saginaw Valley State University accepted the following students for the fall 2015 semester.

Saginaw Valley State University presented "Music Majors Recital" Monday, March 30. The concert was held in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall on the campus of SVSU.

Eight SVSU students are involved in a new fellowship program hoping to improve the perception of Saginaw. Members of the inaugural class of SVSU's Richard V. Wolohan Fellowship in Leadership and Service -- all graduates of Saginaw County high schools -- began meeting in fall 2014. They have spoken with leaders in Saginaw and Washington, D.C., and now have begun planning a campaign aimed at bolstering their home community's image.

Saginaw Valley State University accepted the following students for the fall 2015 semester.

In all, 479 students from Saginaw Valley State University were named to the President's List for the fall 2014 semester. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 4.0 grade point average.

In all, 2,041 students from Saginaw Valley State University were named to the Deans' List for the fall 2014 semester. To be eligible for the Deans' List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or better.

As part of the approval process, the students were required to meet program eligibility criteria. This includes collaboration with a SVSU Career Services advisor to develop a professional resume and cover letter. This may also involve additional training in the skills necessary to successfully transition from the classroom to the workplace.

Saginaw Valley State University accepted the following students for the fall 2015 semester.

Saginaw Valley State University accepted the following students for the fall 2015 semester.

Saginaw Valley State University accepted the following students for the fall 2015 semester.

Sixty-six students will participate in Saginaw Valley State University's Alternative Breaks program, which is a student-led organization that sends its members to various states and countries to do volunteer work during traditional school break periods such as spring break.

Saginaw Valley State University accepted the following students for the fall 2015 semester.