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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.

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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.

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SVSU students step toward nursing careers with clinical placements

Nursing students (BSN) working clinicals
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Work Experience - 2022 Jan 3

Sims Public Speaking

The Sims Public Speaking Competition was established by Lawrence (Larry) and Linda Sims to allow students to hone their oral communication skills. Students write and present a five- to eight-minute persuasive speech on a topic of their choice. Six students were finalists.
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Academic competition - 2021 Nov 29

Students accepted into SVSU

Students have been accepted into SVSU for the fall 2021 semester
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Enrollment - 2021 Sep 29

Students accepted into SVSU

Students have been accepted into SVSU for the fall 2021 semester
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Enrollment - 2021 Aug 24

Students accepted into SVSU

More than 200 students were recently accepted into SVSU.
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Enrollment - 2021 Aug 2

Geography professor and biology student studying invasive species

An SVSU geography professor is conducting a study on the effectiveness of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's treatment of invasive species at the Frankenlust Township Nature Park in Bay City with support of a grant from the Environmental Endowment Fund of the Bay Area Community Foundation. Rhett Mohler, associate professor of geography, successfully petitioned for the $6,599 grant from the Environmental Endowment Fund of the Bay Area Community Foundation for his "Monitoring Invasive Species" project. The project period is May 11, 2021 through August 31, 2023. Colton Bragg, an SVSU biology major from West Branch, is assisting Mohler.
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Student Excellence - 2021 Jul 28

SVSU's Cardinal Formula Racing Team among top 20 in the world

Saginaw Valley State University's Cardinal Formula Racing team secured a 16th place finish in SAE International's Collegiate Design Series (CDS) Formula SAE competition July 7-10. This was the sixth time the team has placed in the top 20 overall in the international competition.
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Club or Organization - 2021 Jul 16

Students accepted into SVSU

Students have been accepted into SVSU for the fall 2021 semester
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Enrollment - 2021 Jul 7

Students accepted into SVSU

Students were recently accepted into SVSU for the fall 2021 semester.
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Enrollment - 2021 Jul 20

(Hometown) resident among SVSU student leaders selected for Roberts Fellowship

A group of Saginaw Valley State University students will fuel their passion for leadership and service through their participation in the Roberts Fellowship program. (First Name) (Last Name) of (Hometown), a (Major) major, is one of the 12 students chosen for this prestigious program.
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Leadership - 2021 Jul 6

Cardinal Formula Racing Team gearing up for Formula SAE Competition

The COVID-19 global pandemic brought much of daily life to a screeching halt for many in the past year, but Saginaw Valley State University's Cardinal Formula Racing Team maintained its forward momentum, preparing for SAE International's Collegiate Design Series (CDS) Formula SAE competition. Now, more than a year after the 2020 competition was canceled, the team is gearing up for the Formula SAE (FSAE) validation event at the Michigan International Speedway (MIS), Brooklyn, July 7-10.
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Club or Organization - 2021 Jul 6

SVSU names President's List students for Winter 2021

There were more than 600 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose determination and commitment to academic excellence earned them a spot on the Winter 2021 semester President's List. 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.
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President's List - 2021 Jul 2

SVSU names Deans' List students for winter 2021 semester

More than 1800 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the Winter 2021 semester Deans' List. 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.
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Dean's List - 2021 Jul 2

Students accepted into SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University has accepted new students for the fall 2021 semester.
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Enrollment - 2021 Jun 23

SVSU student honored for writing excellence

The University Writing Program at SVSU celebrated the writing achievements of student writers with 2021 University Writing awards.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Jun 10

Students honored for writing excellence at SVSU

The University Writing Program at SVSU celebrated the writing achievements of student writers with 2021 University Writing awards.
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Academic competition - 2021 Jun 9

Students accepted into SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University has accepted new students for the fall 2021 semester.
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Enrollment - 2021 Jun 1

Students accepted into SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University has accepted new students for the fall 2021 semester.
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Student Excellence - 2021 May 10

Students accepted into SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University has accepted new students for the fall 2021 semester.
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Student Excellence - 2021 Apr 22

Students accepted into SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University has accepted new students for the fall 2021 semester.
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Enrollment - 2021 Apr 8

SVSU Student Presents at International Competition, Wins Peer Competition

SVSU student Joanna Cooley knows what it is like to go to bed hungry. And she knows the lasting toll childhood hunger can take. Her research into childhood food insecurity - and her plan to combat hunger in her community - took Cooley, virtually, to the Global Student Leadership Conference in London and earned her the top prize in the "BIG IDEAS" pitch competition at the conference. The conference, presented by FIE, the Foundation for International Education, was held in London April 10 and 11.
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Student Excellence - 2021 Apr 29

Students accepted into SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University has accepted new students for the fall 2021 semester.
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Student Excellence - 2021 Mar 23

Students accepted into SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University has accepted new students for the fall 2021 semester.
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Enrollment - 2021 Mar 8

SVSU names President's List students for Fall 2020

There were more than 600 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose determination and commitment to academic excellence earned them a spot on the Fall 2020 semester President's List. 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.
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President's List - 2021 Mar 3

SVSU names Deans' List students for Fall 2020 semester

Almost 1,900 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the Fall 2020 semester Deans' List. 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.
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Dean's List - 2021 Mar 3

SVSU names President's List students for Fall 2020

There were more than 600 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose determination and commitment to academic excellence earned them a spot on the Fall 2020 semester President's List. 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.
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President's List - 2021 Feb 15

SVSU names Deans' List students for Fall 2020 semester

Almost 1,900 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the Fall 2020 semester Deans' List. 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.
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Dean's List - 2021 Feb 15

Students accepted into SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University has accepted new students for the fall 2021 semester.
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Enrollment - 2021 Feb 15

Students accepted into SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University has accepted new students for the fall 2021 semester.
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Enrollment - 2021 Feb 3

Students accepted into SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University has accepted new students for the fall 2021 semester.
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Enrollment - 2021 Jan 20
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