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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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National DEI Strategist Damon Williams to Lead Conference at Governors State

18

January

2022

| 09:24 AM America/Chicago

Williams is a highly sought visionary who has worked with more than 1,000 colleges and universities, Fortune 100 companies, foundations, and government agencies to lead systemic change through … Read more
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GSU Honors Distinguished Alumni During Red-Carpet Affair

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November

2021

| 15:52 PM America/Chicago

In her inaugural celebration of Governors State’s most distinguished alumni, President Cheryl Green on Saturday presented awards to two Southland mayors, an educator, a university founder, and a … Read more

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College of Business scholarship program provides opportunities to minority students

January

2022

| 14:50 PM America/Chicago

Before 2018, no student from Governors State University (GSU) had received the Mary Washington Wylie Scholarship, which seeks to assist minority college students with entering the accounting profession by providing access to training, resources, and …

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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 …

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GSU expert explains global supply chain disruption, impact on Christmas gifts

December

2021

| 10:26 AM America/Chicago

Dr. Tricia Kerns, a supply chain expert at Governors State University, has a dire warning about Christmas: Santa may not deliver everything on your list this year.However, it has less to do with being naughty or nice and more to do with disruptions …

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To Dr. Megan McCaffrey, reading paves the way to success

January

2022

| 12:42 PM America/Chicago

Governors State University (GSU) Education Professor Megan McCaffrey realizes that preparing children’s developmental reading skills starts with well-prepared teachers. That’s why she’s dedicated her career to giving future elementary educators the …

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College of Education program to benefit K-12 graders, grad students

December

2021

| 11:46 AM America/Chicago

The School Psychology Laboratory at Governors State Univeristy is launching a program that aims to help K-12 students improve their math skills while also providing GSU graduate students enhanced training opportunities. The Math Endeavors program, …

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'Education Provides Access': Trustee Lisa Harrell on COE Podcast

November

2021

| 11:42 AM America/Chicago

In a College of Education podcast, Lisa Harrell, Governors State University Board of Trustees Chair, explains why education is the guiding principle in her life and work, and provides strategies that could help retain educators in a field …

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Alumni Spotlights

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 …

‘Fortune’ Magazine adds GSU grad to elite 40 Under 40 list

October

2021

| 15:47 PM America/Chicago

The bachelor’s degree in business Jeremy Joyce (‘15) earned at Governors State University set him on an unexpected path, one that led to success and happiness in surprising places.The founder of immensely popular Black People Eats, an Instagram (IG) …

Targeting a promotion, alumna goes even further with GSU degree

October

2021

| 16:16 PM America/Chicago

Lacking the finances and focus needed for higher education after a short-lived college experience, Laurie Crosby (’19) decided to enter the workforce instead.Decades later, Crosby counts herself among the many successful graduates who completed a …

President’s Corner

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 …

March

22,

2021

| 15:24 PM America/Chicago

Governors State University Stands Against Hate

Dear Governors State Students, Faculty, and Staff:A few days ago we witnessed the tragic loss of eight innocent people – this time outside the city …

January

14,

2021

| 09:18 AM America/Chicago

Governors State's Response to the Attack on Democracy

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,Just a few days ago, we welcomed in a new year and hope for a fresh start following a historic and challenging …

Conversations with Leaders

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, …

April

08,

2021

| 13:57 PM America/Chicago