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Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester, Jaguars!

University Park, IL,

August

2026

| 14:14 PM America/Chicago

Greetings, Jaguars!

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Governors State University and the start of the 2026–27 academic year. Whether you are …

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Celebrate the start of the new school year at Convocation 2026

August

2026

| 14:38 PM America/Chicago

It’s time to kick off the 2026 school year at Governors State University (GovState)! Join fellow Jaguars in welcoming the Class of 2030 and returning students at Convocation 2026 on Thursday, September 10.

Fall into the semester with Welcome Week 2026

August

2026

| 14:20 PM America/Chicago

As fall classes start again at Governors State University (GovState), Jaguars can look forward to a first week back with Welcome Week events that offer opportunities to get to know the campus and fellow students from club activities to the …

Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester, Jaguars!

August

2026

| 14:14 PM America/Chicago

Greetings, Jaguars!

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Governors State University and the start of the 2026–27 academic year. Whether you are returning to campus or joining the GovState …

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Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester, Jaguars!

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Celebrate the start of the new school year at Convocation 2026

Fall into the semester with Welcome Week 2026

Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester, Jaguars!

Press Releases

GovState faculty recognized with awards ahead of fall 2026 semester

Jaguar 5K brings music, movement and community to Governors State University

Governors State University updates Master of Public Administration Program

Annual Fall Vendor and Craft Fair returns to GovState

Governors State University Foundation Board welcomes directors with finance and technology expertise

Streamlined, High-Impact, and More Flexible: Governors State University Unveils the New Master of Arts in Communication

GovState Expands Greer Scholars with New Nursing Cohort for Fall 2026

Tenure granted to eight Governors State University faculty for 2026

Jaguars Jump and run: GovState students earn medals in Special Olympics

Save the date for The Prairie Party at theNate

Governors State to showcase new soccer complex April 24

Annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival Set for April 9 to 11

Governors State to host documentary for service learning in Ghana

Governors State launches app for university media distribution

Governors State President Joyce C. Ester featured on Phoenix Historical Wall

Southern Illinois University awards former GovState President Cheryl Green posthumously for distinguished service

Learning Without Limits: GovState releases 2025 Annual Report

Governors State University President Ester to be Installed Nov. 14

GovState announces the Earthrise Scholarship

Governors State University celebrates freshman enrollment increases, retention

GovState, Southland Care Coordination Partners announce Jennifer Artis Scholarship

Wellness Week 2025: Habits to support overall wellness

Master of Public Administration orientation promotes career development and networking

Governors State University named Best in Chicago's Southland

GovState's theNate celebrates landmark conservation of Field Rotation

GovState to host events to build community among veterans

NBA Legend Tim Hardaway to be inducted in Illinois Black Hall of Fame June 7

GovState’s free outdoor summer concert series, Groovin’ at GovState, launches June 26

Dr. Joyce Ester named Governors State's seventh president

Illinois Black Hall of Fame Gala set for June 7 at Governors State

Chicago Defender legacy to graduate from Governors State University

Governors State partners with Joliet Junior College for clean energy job program

Chicago Southland International Film Festival at Park Forest Public Library featuring new short films.

Feb. 7 retirement celebration for Dr. Cheryl F. Green

GovState's Vickii Coffey examines health care among incarcerated Americans

GovState's Craig Schmidt elected to national board

Justice Corner Series continues with Prof Jack Norton

Governors State University and Illinois State Police Create Educational Partnership

Justice Corner series launches with Vince Jones

GovState’s Fifth Annual Jaguar 5K!

Essentials of Estate Planning Workshop planned for August 31

Essentials of Estate Planning Workshop planned for July 20 at Governors State University

Bartolomucci Behavioral Health Clinic opens at Governors State June 27

Online Teaching & Learning Certificate virtual information session set for July 13

Banded tuition plan offers 15 credits for price of 12 at Governors State

Juneteenth Celebration of Black Achievers on June 15 at Governors State

GovState to host May 23 Advancing Smart Logistics event

GovState Director of Social Justice hosts a faith workshop with St. Sabina Church

Governors State goes green for Earth Day with week of events

Governors State requests 12 percent funding increase from General Assembly

College of Arts and Sciences

Networking and professional development with the Master of Public Administration semi-annual event

Bringing pride to the Windy City Thunderbolts baseball game fundraiser

Like a moth to a flame: Studying reproduction at a molecular level

College of Business

Teaching the 'language of business': Chevonne Alston

Jaylon Garner: Making connections that motivate

Five things to do at Business Week 2026

College of Education and Human Development

Marlon Cummings appointed to educator preparation program board

Rebecca Fassbender: Finding her way to help others

Tiffany Weathers-Fincher: Bridging professional experience with research and advocacy

College of Health and Human Services

Occupational therapy department recognized with You Make a Difference Award

Karen Muhammad: Finding fulfillment helping others

Jillian Rancatore: Strengthening her skills as an occupational therapist

School of Extended Learning

Elevating careers in tech with Earthrise Energy Jaguar STARS Drone Training Program

Lifelong learning for retirees with The Knowledge Exchange program

Clean Energy Jobs Training Program opens career pathways

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