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Cost of undergraduate credit hour raises by 7.5 percent to $176.05
Tuition will be increasing 7.5 percent for the fall semester, raising the cost of a credit hour to $176.05.
The increase was part of the $74.8 million 2005-2006 fiscal year budget approved Friday by the Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control. »
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A proposed road construction plan in Kochville Township promises to provide more opportunities for commercial and residential development, as well as preventing a sprawling business district by centralizing it. »
On July 1, credit card payments began to be processed by a third party called CashNet, a change that stands to save SVSU in excess of $300,000 each semester in credit card processing fees. »
For Bob Lopez, sometimes it seems like the only thing that grows faster than the University is the grass. And for two decades, he's been dealing with both. »
Cardinalis editor honored for study of African American literature, culture
Saginaw Valley State University professor Eric Gardner received four fellowships this summer for his study of nineteenth century African American literature and culture. »
Students and faculty of Saginaw Valley State University are collaborating with volunteers to research cheaper methods for the production of food and sources of energy. »
Orientation program prepares incoming students, adapts to campus construction
Between the construction and the anticipation of increased enrollment for the 05-06 academic year, organization can get a little crazy for the student leaders and planners involved in orientations over the summer. »
The SVSU Occupational Therapy program has officially made its transition to granting entry-level master's degrees with Friday's approval from the Board of Control. »
The Kochville Township Planning Commission recently approved what will be its first new subdivision in more than 20 years.
The planning commission unanimously approved Phase I of the development, which will consist of 31 units, Monday, July 11. Phase I will have a total area of 11.7 acres, with 6.1 acres being used for the developed area, and 5.6 acres consisting of required open space for the community. »
An idea that began with the Kellogg Company's 75th anniversary celebration last winter will soon become a reality in Kochville Township with the completion of Michigan's largest boundless playground, a barrier-free playground that will make it possible for children of all abilities to play together. »
Steve and Barry's University Sportswear had its grand opening in the Fashion Square Mall Wednesday, July 13. The discount apparel store came to Saginaw after having stores in Midland and Flint. »
Author W. James Richardson will be the keynote speaker at SVSU's "Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Emmett Till's Death" Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Alan W. Ott Auditorium of the Regional Education Center. »