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Commencement 2022: We're Back (in person)

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May

2022

| 10:14 AM America/Chicago

In-person gathering was one of many firsts in two emotionally charged ceremonies at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Read more
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Governors State to host 2022 commencement ceremony on May 14

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April

2022

| 14:05 PM America/Chicago

For the first time in three years, Governors State University (GSU) is hosting an in-person commencement ceremony on May 14, 2022 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The two-part event will be … Read more
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DEI leader offers inspiring, practical strategies to promote campus inclusion

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January

2022

| 17:32 PM America/Chicago

During an inspiring day-long conference on the stage of the Center for Performing Arts, a national diversity, equity, and inclusion leader (DEI) Damon Williams, Ph.D. praised Governors State … Read more

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College of Business hosts third annual business week

April

2022

| 15:28 PM America/Chicago

At Governor State University’s (GSU) third annual Business Week, decorated keynote speaker, Lisa Laws, shared the secret rewards of simply being authentic.“Show that you are self-aware, show that you are relationship-driven, you have a vision, that …

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Getting hands-on experience

April

2022

| 14:51 PM America/Chicago

Slated to receive a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management, Andres Cornejo is one of many Governors State University (GSU) students who received valuable hands-on experience as a student worker. He describes his time as …

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First GSU Ph.D. graduate - first time mom

June

2022

| 16:55 PM America/Chicago

Yenitza Guzman’s path to commencement was one she’ll never forget. Not only was she preparing to become one of Governors State University’s (GSU) first Ph.D. graduates, but also because she was preparing for a life of motherhood, having had two …

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Follow Your Passions

April

2022

| 15:59 PM America/Chicago

Sharva Hampton-Campbell already had a significant number of years experience in direct practice social work and in higher education. But she decided to pursue her doctorate degree so she could continue to accomplish her career goals. Post-graduation …

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Providing Opportunities Beyond Imagination

March

2022

| 13:31 PM America/Chicago

As a high school educator with a passion for college and career counseling, Aja Parker aspires to be the mentor she once needed for her students. Graduating this spring with her Masters of Arts in Counseling from Governors State University (GSU), …

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Alumni Spotlights

Alumna proud to be part of a cultural mosaic

April

2022

| 10:59 AM America/Chicago

The first Arab-American high school principal in Illinois, Andrew High School’s Abir Othman (’96) said she never would have finished college, but for a supportive faculty and staff at Governors State University (GSU) which welcomed and guided the …

GSU alumna from China: "I felt like I belonged"

January

2022

| 12:36 PM America/Chicago

GSU Alumna Dr. Jintong Tang’s ('03) two years at the university were unforgettable. For one, it’s when she met her husband, who is also a GSU alum. But those two years also marked her first experiences in the U.S. after moving from China to pursue …

GSU graduate helps bring COVID vaccine to market

December

2021

| 13:34 PM America/Chicago

When the business he owned collapsed during the Great Recession of 2008, Eric Beach (’13) fell into a dark place. The experienced purchasing agent found himself struggling to support his family, not knowing what to do next.Then a friend suggested he …

President’s Corner

May

26,

2022

| 16:35 PM America/Chicago

President Green Responds to Mass Shootings

Dear Governors State University Community, Our campus community is again horrified, angered, and deeply saddened by yet another mass shooting. …

March

25,

2022

| 12:55 PM America/Chicago

President Green's Message on Russo-Ukrainian War

Dear GSU Community:On February 24, 2022, just as we were eagerly anticipating the final phases of the coronavirus pandemic, another world crisis …

January

19,

2022

| 09:26 AM America/Chicago

Dr. Cheryl Green Named to Crain's Black Notables List

University Park, IL – Governors State University President Cheryl Green was recently named by Crain’s Chicago Business a 2021 Notable Black Leader …

Conversations with Leaders

March

09,

2022

| 12:47 PM America/Chicago

The Day the World Changed

It is hard to imagine, even now, but there was a time when COVID-19 had only been in the periphery, though a very persistent blip on the radar. It …

February

08,

2022

| 10:44 AM America/Chicago

Leading diverse excellence

When Carl Hampton, now Governors State University’s (GSU) Chief Diversity Officer, first learned about an opening for the newly created position in …

May

18,

2021

| 15:36 PM America/Chicago

Conversations with Leaders: Karen Caesar

Any other year, you might see the tall, elegant woman gathered with her team in an impromptu hallway meeting. If you walk past Caesar’s office suite, …