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GSU Honors trailblazing activist, Sylvia Puente, with honorary doctorate degree

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May

2023

| 23:52 PM America/Chicago

Governors State University (GSU) honored Sylvia Puente, trailblazing activist, and advocate for the Latino community, with an honorary doctorate degree during the 2023 Commencement ceremony at the … Read more
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Commencement 2023: Well done, graduates!

22

May

2023

| 11:33 AM America/Chicago

Governors State University’s (GSU) Commencement 2023 was a day of joyful celebration, a moment to honor those the GSU community lost, and a pedestal for the recurring themes of giving back, stepping … Read more
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Doctoral Hooding 2023: Celebrating highest academic achievement

17

May

2023

| 11:01 AM America/Chicago

The hooding of doctoral candidates is a centuries-old tradition, where the pinnacle of educational achievement meets the finest academic regalia. Keeping with tradition, 46 Governors State University … Read more

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Jaguar Jumps: Post High School Advancement for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

February

2023

| 15:53 PM America/Chicago

On November 4, 2022, Faculty Emeritus Roberta O’Shea, Ph.D. and Michelle Sebasco, Director of Academic Partnerships and Continuing Education at Governors State University’s (GSU) School of Extended Learning (SXL), along with three current Jaguar …

SXL hosts Kinesio Taping Workshop

January

2023

| 09:11 AM America/Chicago

Governors State University’s School of Extended Learning (SXL) recently celebrated the launch of a new course that shows students the power of kinesio taping.At SXL’s first two-day Kinesio Taping Foundation Workshop, Instructor Clem Carder taught …

GSU Family Development Center celebrates grad

May

2023

| 13:28 PM America/Chicago

Family Development Center (FDC) preschool teacher Pertrice Lewis intends to use the knowledge and skills she acquired on her journey at Governors State University (GSU) throughout her personal life and professional career as she educates young …

Putting academics first to pursue criminal justice career

May

2023

| 23:03 PM America/Chicago

For Lotte Miller, graduating in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice just wasn’t enough. She immediately returned to Governors State University (GSU) to pursue a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, so she could pursue her passion for …

GSU professors receive Digital Ethnic Futures Consortium fellowships

April

2023

| 15:53 PM America/Chicago

For their interest in developing courses at the intersection of ethnic studies and digital humanities, Governors State University (GSU) Professors Novia Pagone and Vida Owusu-Boateng were recently awarded Digital Ethnic Futures Consortium (DEFCon) …

At GSU, she was more than just a number

May

2023

| 13:48 PM America/Chicago

TaShea’ Moore is passionate about physical therapy and wanted to go to a school with an excellent reputation. That’s what attracted her to Governors State University (GSU) – and a number of other schools.But what convinced her to enroll in 2019 was …

GSU, a place to grow

May

2023

| 20:36 PM America/Chicago

Summer Rainey came to Governors State University (GSU) with a feeling that it was a great place for her to grow and come out of her comfort zone. Rainey, who underwent arteriovenous malformations (AVM) surgery as a child, overcame her condition, …

GSU doctoral candidate's persistence pays off

May

2023

| 23:05 PM America/Chicago

Governors State University (GSU) doctoral candidate Kiya Raines worked diligently to get into the doctoral physical therapy (PT) program after seeing GSU graduates’ passing scores on the national PT exam. Now as she prepares to get her doctorate, …

Dr. Jun Zhao, celebrating a career of scholarship, leadership, and service

May

2023

| 13:22 PM America/Chicago

Dr. Jun Zhao, Dean of the College of Business at Governors State University (GSU), is retiring from her role as Dean at GSU. She was recognized at Commencement 2023, Sunday, May 13, with a resolution that highlighted her many contributions to GSU, …

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Decades after high school, determination and resilience led to his degree

May

2023

| 09:33 AM America/Chicago

Resilience and determination played key roles in Philip Newman’s journey at Governors State University (GSU), where he enrolled decades after graduating high school. Now that he's earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Newman …

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Soccer player from Colombia: GSU opened doors

May

2023

| 23:07 PM America/Chicago

Juan Manuel Rodriguez, a native of Colombia, pursued his dreams of studying in the United States and playing soccer at Governors State University (GSU). His time at GSU allowed him to pursue an enriching collegiate experience that included a degree …

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GSU's accreditation is the gold standard

May

2023

| 13:43 PM America/Chicago

For Michael Mahoney, three degrees weren’t enough to prepare him for his career in mental health counseling, education, and leadership. So he found his way to Governors State University (GSU) to complete a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and …

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Important life priorities led to GSU

May

2023

| 23:02 PM America/Chicago

Staying close to home and playing collegiate soccer while also preparing to become a teacher were top priorities for Zoie Langlois. Now she’s ready to attain her goal of teaching at an elementary school. As Langlois graduates with a bachelor’s …

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Dr. Timothy Pedigo's journey with mindfulness

April

2023

| 12:04 PM America/Chicago

After losing both parents to the effects of depression and alcoholism as a teen, Dr. Tim Pedigo wanted to learn more about the workings of his own mind.He found his way to meditative practice that has helped him immensely throughout his life. As he …

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Alumni Spotlights

Destinee Ortiz: Called to Life of Public Service

March

2023

| 14:04 PM America/Chicago

In January 2022, Destinee Ortiz (’22) was 25 years old, parenting three children, including a five-month-old baby, and taking five classes at Governors State University (GSU) when she decided to run for the Will County Board.A daunting task to which …

Senate President Fung: Developing trust and working partnerships is foundational

February

2023

| 16:14 PM America/Chicago

Increased participation, better communication, and productive partnerships across campus: these are the goals of the Civil Service Senate under the leadership of President Brave Fung. His two-year term began in the fall of 2022.Fung completed a …

Dr. Pat Robey, from first-gen student to Distinguished Alumni

January

2023

| 15:26 PM America/Chicago

At first glance, it’s easy to see why Dr. Patricia Robey, (’94, ’97, ’03), stands out as a Governors State University alumna. She's earned three degrees, as well as a full professorship and chair position to epitomize academic and career …

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

January

18,

2023

| 18:06 PM America/Chicago

Conversations with Leaders: Dr. Phyllis West moves social justice from vision to reality

For Dr. Phyllis West, a born and bred social justice champion who holds two master’s degrees in public health and social work, as well as a doctorate …

October

11,

2022

| 11:01 AM America/Chicago