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2024
March
25,
2024
| 12:22 PM America/Chicago
(University Park, Ill.) -- The nation’s largest educational advertising awards competition recognized Governors State University’s (GovState) new tagline announcing “We Are GovState” with gold and silver awards in the 39th Annual
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March
05,
2024
| 11:01 AM America/Chicago
Trinity Jones, a Governors State University (GovState) Social Work student and Dance Company member, looks forward to seeing her passion dance across the stage in “BODY LANGUAGE.”
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March
04,
2024
| 16:08 PM America/Chicago
Join Governors State University (GovState) in celebrating the innovative scholarship of its students and faculty during GovState’s 8th Annual Research Days this April.
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March
04,
2024
| 15:41 PM America/Chicago
Experience has paid huge dividends for the Governors State University (GovState) women’s basketball team winning a new school record 23 games in 2023-2024. 
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March
04,
2024
| 15:35 PM America/Chicago
This Women’s History Month, Governors State University’s (GovState) newsroom is shining a spotlight on some of the outstanding women filling the ranks of the university’s students and the passions they’re following.
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March
04,
2024
| 14:58 PM America/Chicago
Congratulations are in order for three retired Governors State University (GovState) faculty leaders who were recently awarded Professor Emerita status.Drs. Jeannine M. Klomes, Cheryl Mejta and Jun Zhao were recognized with the new title at the
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February
06,
2024
| 16:35 PM America/Chicago
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, joined by law and policymakers, social workers, and thought leaders, recently launched the Illinois Healing-Centered Task Force (IHCTF) at Governors State University (GovState).Created by Senate Bill 646, the
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February
06,
2024
| 16:05 PM America/Chicago
For her work in advising and her service to Region 5, Governors State University’s (GovState) Lisa Helm has won the Service to Region 5 Award and will be recognized at an upcoming conference of the National Academic Advising Association
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February
05,
2024
| 15:41 PM America/Chicago
Richard Hunt, a founding artist of Governors State University’s (GovState) Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (theNate), was a metal sculptor whose socially conscious spirit fueled a prolific art career spanning nearly seven decades. Hunt died in
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February
05,
2024
| 12:39 PM America/Chicago
Attended by more than 100 dignitaries, students and Governors State University (GovState) supporters, the Latinx Resource Center (LRC) recently launched, marking a historic moment. “As president, I could not be more proud to cut the ribbon on
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January
30,
2024
| 15:51 PM America/Chicago
Three Governors State University (GovState) students were recognized during the University's breakfast event, held in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday, for winning a writing competition that honored Dr. King and the contest theme of
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January
29,
2024
| 09:09 AM America/Chicago
In observance of the Martin Luther King Holiday, Governors State University (GovState) welcomed Jahmal Cole, a lightning rod for social activism in the city of Chicago, author, and founder of My Block, My Hood, My City.  Breakfast with GovState
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January
17,
2024
| 15:17 PM America/Chicago
Dear friends, colleagues, and students,As we welcome 2024, I am filled with optimism and enthusiasm for the promise the new year holds. This is a time of renewal, as we set goals, start new projects, and strive for growth, progress, and positive
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January
17,
2024
| 13:54 PM America/Chicago
Taking a proactive step to better serve the growing Hispanic student population, Governors State University’s (GovState) Latinx Resource Center (LRC) will celebrate its launch with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Feb. 2 at 11:30 a.m.Located in C2340 in
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January
17,
2024
| 13:51 PM America/Chicago
It’s another new semester at Governors State University (GovState) and Jaguars are getting a warm welcome back despite dangerously cold temperatures during Winter Welcome Week 2024 where fun events, music and food will abound.On Wednesday, Jan. 17,
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January
17,
2024
| 13:49 PM America/Chicago
It’s a new year and a new semester, which means it’s time to update your contact information so Governors State University (GovState) can reach you with important updates about campus emergencies, University closings or other events that call for
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January
15,
2024
| 20:00 PM America/Chicago
Governors State University (GovState) is pleased to announce Karen Nunn ('04) as the most recent trustee to join the University’s Board of Trustees, appointed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.An alumna of the university’s Master of Science Accounting program,
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2023
December
06,
2023
| 13:09 PM America/Chicago
Governors State University (GovState) is adding two colleges, the Honors College and the College of Graduate Studies, to promote academic excellence at the University. Establishing the Honors College is the next stage in the growth and
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December
05,
2023
| 17:09 PM America/Chicago
Season's greetings, Governors State University (GovState) community!As this year comes to a close, take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished over the last 12 months. With each achievement, we’ve advanced the university’s
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December
05,
2023
| 14:53 PM America/Chicago
The holiday season is here, yet while some may be experiencing a bit more pep in their step, others may be feeling down and blue. This time of year can bring out the gloom in anyone, so Governors State University’s (GovState) Counseling and Wellness
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December
05,
2023
| 14:48 PM America/Chicago
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will be visiting Governors State University (GovState) on February 26, 2024, for a comprehensive evaluation.HLC accredits degree-granting, post-secondary educational institutions in the United States, which means
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December
05,
2023
| 14:44 PM America/Chicago
Congratulations are in order for two Governors State University employees who were named Civil Service Employee of the Month from  November to December 2023! All nominations were made anonymously.Sharry Murawski, Client Relations Representative
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December
05,
2023
| 14:42 PM America/Chicago
The Governors State University (GovState) cross country teams continue to set school records for 2023 with their most recent accomplishment: three Jaguars qualified for the November National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Nationals,
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November
22,
2023
| 08:59 AM America/Chicago
On a night steeped with over 100 years of tradition and culture, history was made when Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® presented a new chapter at Governors State University (GovState), which had never hosted Black fraternities and
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November
10,
2023
| 15:08 PM America/Chicago
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States that is observed on Nov. 11, honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.  Our holiday also coincides with Armistice Day (national
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November
08,
2023
| 09:37 AM America/Chicago
In this, the third annual formal celebration of Governors State University's (GovState) most distinguished alumni, Will Davis, VP of External Affairs and CEO of the Governors State University Foundation, presented awards to alums as
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November
08,
2023
| 09:31 AM America/Chicago
As the holiday season approaches, the Deans of Governors State University (GovState) have taken some time to reflect on some of the things they're grateful for here on campus.   Dr. Catherine Balthazar, Dean of College of Health and
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November
08,
2023
| 09:30 AM America/Chicago
Changes are coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-25 aid year that aim to make the process easier for students and families.  Typically, the FAFSA opens on Oct. 1, yet the changes to the form have pushed
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November
08,
2023
| 09:29 AM America/Chicago
As director and curator of the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park and Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University (GovState), Jeff Stevenson views his leadership role as an important liaison between the University’s arts facilities and programs
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November
07,
2023
| 20:05 PM America/Chicago
Generosity is at the heart of the Giving Tuesday, and we want you to pour into your passion – for selfish reasons. On Giving Tuesday 2023 (Nov. 28), give to Governors State University (GovState), and create real change in your community.Now a global
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