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 students to attend writers conference
A group of Saginaw Valley State University students passionate about writing will attend The 2017 Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference and Bookfair next month.
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2017 Jan 26
SVSU residential student honored with national award for promoting health
A Saginaw Valley State University student's passion for promoting a safe environment for her peers has earned her national recognition. Megan Christoson, a health science major from Fowlerville, recently received the National Association of College and University Residence Halls Student of the Month award for November.
Community Service -
2017 Jan 25
SVSU students shine on Midwest theatre stage
Saginaw Valley State University students turned their passion for theatre and strong work ethic into performances that earned praise and top honors - including an invitation to a national competition - during a festival featuring students from across the Midwest.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2017 Jan 25
SVSU students empowered to explore journeys of expression through Odyssey
Saginaw Valley State University has a new resource for a community of student writers creating content for Odyssey. Aiming to shine a spotlight on millennial voices, Odyssey gives student writers a platform to discuss what matters most to them.
Club or Organization -
2016 Dec 15
Four SVSU forensics students qualify for nationals
Saginaw Valley State University's forensics team competed well with strong team and individual performances at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League tournament Saturday, Dec. 3.
Leadership -
2016 Dec 14
Four SVSU teams advance to moot court nationals, placing SVSU among nation's elite
A supportive culture has empowered students in Saginaw Valley State University's moot court program since its founding six years ago, a span when at least one tandem of student teammates from the program has qualified for the national tournament each year.
Student Excellence -
2016 Dec 14
Symposium to showcase SVSU students' collaborations with region's manufacturers, organizations
Saginaw Valley State University on Friday, Dec. 9 will host its fall 2016 Engineering Symposium, where 27 mechanical engineering students will showcase their senior projects for the public.
Work Experience -
2016 Dec 7
SVSU student earns national recognition from residence hall organization
Saginaw Valley State University student Bailey Brown, a Spanish and criminal justice major from Fowlerville, received the National Association of College and University Residence Halls Student of the Month award for the month of October.
Volunteer -
2016 Dec 7
SVSU actors, vocalists to bring 1940s radio show-style holiday production to stage
Saginaw Valley State University student actors and vocalists will collaborate again for the school's annual live radio show-style production, "Christmas of Yesteryear: A 1940s Radio Show."
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2016 Nov 28
SVSU welcomes Bad Axe, Merrill students for writing workshop
Saginaw Valley State University student tutors demonstrated dedication to support aspiring writers during a creative writing workshop for 12 students for students from Bad Axe and Merrill high schools recently.
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2016 Nov 22
SVSU students present on honors thesis
Saginaw Valley State University students presented on their thesis as part of the SVSU Honors Program.
Student Excellence -
2016 Nov 22
SVSU students receive awards at the Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls conference
Saginaw Valley State University students attended the Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (GLACURH) Conference, which took place Nov. 18-20. The event was held at the Hilton Hotel in Milwaukee and the theme was "Lights, Camera, Leadership!"
Leadership -
2016 Nov 22
Students accepted into SVSU
SVSU has accepted new students for the winter 2017 semester.
Enrollment -
2016 Nov 22
SVSU students compete in public speaking contest
A Saginaw Valley State University student with a passion for public speaking recently continued an impressive streak in earning honors for his ability. Erik Breidinger was named winner of SVSU's 27th Annual Sims Public Speaking Competition in November. The victory earned him $400. The title of his presentation was "Feeling Lucky? The Descent into Google-ocracy."
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2016 Nov 21
Ten SVSU students elected to 2016 Homecoming Court
The 2016 Homecoming Court included D'Onna Cameron, Haley Gouine, Laura Gray, Rebecca "Becks" Meredith and Melissa Whitford, as well as Sean Gilmore, Michael Hensley, Shane R. McClure, Timothy Nelson and Jason Pelletier.
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2016 Oct 10
SVSU Wind Ensemble in concert Oct. 13
Saginaw Valley State University's Wind Ensemble will perform in concert Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
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2016 Oct 5
Students help organize SVSU's TEDx event
Based on the format of the popular TED talks, TEDx events are intended to be "a suite of short, carefully prepared talks, demonstrations and performances that are idea-focused, and cover a wide range of subjects to foster learning, inspiration and wonder - and provoke conversations that matter."
Volunteer -
2016 Oct 4
SVSU students earn accolades from Enterprise internship initiative
A pair of Saginaw Valley State University students showed their commitment to excellence when they were recognized for their outstanding performance at a summer-long internship program with Enterprise Holdings, the corporation largely known for vehicle rental services.
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2016 Aug 25
SVSU students earn accolades from Enterprise internship initiative
A pair of Saginaw Valley State University students showed their commitment to excellence when they were recognized for their outstanding performance at a summer-long internship program with Enterprise Holdings, the corporation largely known for vehicle rental services.
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2016 Aug 25
SVSU engineering students to showcase projects
Thirty-two Saginaw Valley State University students will demonstrate a practical approach to mechanical engineering design during the SVSU Summer 2016 Engineering Showcase. Poster presentations and live demonstrations are planned for the showcase Friday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon in the first floor lobby of SVSU's Pioneer Hall. Students also will present their projects individually from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Pioneer 245 and Pioneer 247.
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2016 Aug 9
SVSU names Dean's List students
More than 2,100 students from Saginaw Valley State University were named to the Deans' List for the winter 2016 semester.
Honors List -
2016 Jun 16
SVSU students named to President's List
More than 460 students from Saginaw Valley State University were named to the President's List for the winter 2016 semester.
Honors List -
2016 Jun 16
SVSU nerouscience student honored for brain research
A Saginaw Valley State University student has earned two major accomplishments recently for his dedication in research relating to improving the lives of individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries.
Student Excellence -
2016 Jun 6
SVSU student accepted to challenging University of Wisconsin summer research program
Saginaw Valley State University student Emily Dzurka is spending her summer pursuing a passion for chemistry research through a highly competitive program at a university nationally renowned for its graduate programs in chemistry.
Student Excellence -
2016 Jun 2
SVSU senior Taylor Fisher, of Emmett, graduates; law school up next
Taylor Fisher has built quite an email signature during her time as an SVSU student.
Graduation -
2016 May 11
SVSU senior Marianna Cuevas, of Manchester, graduates
Marianna Cuevas knows that leaving SVSU to take the next step toward fulfilling her professional ambitions will be bittersweet.
Graduation -
2016 May 11
SVSU senior Emily Short, of Tawas City, graduates
Emily Short demonstrates her passion for environmental preservation through her studies and her everyday life.
Graduation -
2016 May 11
SVSU student Scott Stanford, of Novi, graduates; job with accounting firm up next
On a warm October day in 2011 on Michigan Tech University's football field, Scott Stanford experienced one of his first feelings of success at Saginaw Valley State University.
Graduation -
2016 May 11
SVSU senior Christina Swain, of South Lyon, graduates; nursing job up next
From the moment she arrived at Saginaw Valley State University, Christina Swain knew exactly what she wanted to accomplish.
Graduation -
2016 May 11
SVSU senior Nicole Calandrino, of Clinton Township, graduates; FDIC job up next
In the depths of a Utah canyon, Nicole Calandrino received a phone call with news that made her want to shout with joy from a mountaintop.
Graduation -
2016 May 11