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Sen. Michael Halpin visits Governors State

September
20
,
2023
| 16:20 PM America/Chicago
Governors State University (GovState) is grateful for a recent visit from Illinois State Sen. Michael Halpin, 36th District, who toured campus and …
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GovState Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

September
15
,
2023
| 07:41 AM America/Chicago
Sept. 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic “Latinx” Heritage Month, which ends Oct. 15. This observation began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson …
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Tenure granted to professors for AY 23-24

September
06
,
2023
| 14:21 PM America/Chicago
This fall, sixteen Governors State University professors will greet students as newly tenured academic scholars. The professors who received tenure …
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Subject Matter Experts

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Sébastien Mary, Ph.D.

January
27
,
2023
| 12:17 PM America/Chicago
Agricultural Economics, Food Security, Conflict Studies, and Development Expert
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Robert Garcia, Ph.D.

January
27
,
2023
| 12:17 PM America/Chicago
Information Systems Usage for Underserved Populations, Measurement Instrument Design, Machine Learning for Geospatial Analytics, and Emerging Technologies Expert
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Heng Li, Ph.D.

January
27
,
2023
| 12:16 PM America/Chicago
Mathematical Cancer Model, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, and Statistical Inference Expert
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School of Extended Learning

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GSU's Veterans Resource Center to present at national conference

April
14
,
2023
| 14:03 PM America/Chicago
Governors State University (GSU) School of Extended Learning is excited to announce that Angelica Damiani (right), Coordinator of Military Programs, and Paige Fisher (left), Veteran Education Specialist, both from The Veterans Resource Center at …
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Jaguar Jumps: Post High School Advancement for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

February
08
,
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 …
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SXL hosts Kinesio Taping Workshop

January
13
,
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 …
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College of Arts and Sciences

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Radio Jaguar to launch in November

September
05
,
2023
| 14:46 PM America/Chicago
Radio Jaguar will hit Governors State University’s (GovState) airwaves on Nov. 2 with streaming music, news, and podcasts that serve the GovState and Southland communities. The student-run internet station will provide real-world experience and …
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GSU Family Development Center celebrates grad

May
23
,
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 …
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Putting academics first to pursue criminal justice career

May
09
,
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 …
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College of Health and Human Services

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Benefitting CDIS students through the LHL Scholarship Fund

September
06
,
2023
| 14:22 PM America/Chicago
Jessica MolnarA future bilingual speech-language pathologist was the recipient of the 2023 Lowe Hildebrand Lubinsky (LHL) Scholarship, which will help toward her full-time graduate studies at Governors State University (GovState).Jessica Molinar was …
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At GSU, she was more than just a number

May
23
,
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 …
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GSU, a place to grow

May
22
,
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, …
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College of Business

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Welcome new Dean of the College of Business

September
06
,
2023
| 14:22 PM America/Chicago
Sonia Dalmia is the new dean of Governors State University’s (GovState) College of Business (COB).Dr. Dalmia comes to GovState from Grand Valley State University where she served as the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, New Initiatives and …
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2023 GSU Reimagining the Electric Vehicle Industry event

June
08
,
2023
| 22:31 PM America/Chicago
Governors State University (GSU) welcomed U.S. Representative Robin Kelly along with other vital public and private stakeholders for the Reimagining the Electric Vehicle Industry (REV) event on May 26. The event, hosted by the College of …
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Jun Zhao, celebrating a career of scholarship, leadership, and service

May
23
,
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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College of Education

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Governors State University's College of Education renamed

September
06
,
2023
| 14:20 PM America/Chicago
Governors State University’s (GovState) College of Education is now the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), better reflecting the variety of programs it offers.  In a separate but related rebrand, the CEHD’s Division of Education will …
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GSU's accreditation is the gold standard

May
23
,
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
09
,
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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Alumni Spotlights

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Destinee Ortiz: Called to Life of Public Service

March
14
,
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 …
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Senate President Fung: Developing trust and working partnerships is foundational

February
08
,
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 …
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Dr. Pat Robey, from first-gen student to Distinguished Alumni

January
17
,
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 …
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President’s Corner

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June
29,
2023
| 15:57 PM America/Chicago

Supreme Court Strikes Race-Based Admissions

This week, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued an opinion limiting the consideration of race as a factor in the college admissions …
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 …

Conversations with Leaders

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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

Conversations with Leaders: Joi Patterson

Decades before becoming Governors State University’s (GSU) Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), Dr. Joi Patterson never had dreams of teaching or working …
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 …

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