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    Veterans Affairs Launches Magazine to Showcase Students, Services
    05
    September
    2019
    | 05:00 PM America/Chicago
    Governors State University’s Veterans Affairs Department recently launched a digital magazine to showcase the services and student veterans connected with the university. “Honored” was released just … Read more
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    Art Emerges from the Shadows
    29
    August
    2019
    | 10:42 PM America/Chicago
    A bright, shining sun and gentle breeze provided the perfect backdrop for a cast bronze piece of French sculpture to emerge from obscurity at Governors State University’s Nathan Manilow Sculpture … Read more
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    Gov. Pritzker Welcomes New Academic Year at GSU
    28
    August
    2019
    | 05:07 PM America/Chicago
    At a landmark celebration that filled nearly every seat in the Center for Performing Arts, Governor State University’s 50th Anniversary Convocation Ceremony launched the 2019-20 academic year with … Read more

Campus News

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9/11 Day of Remembrance

September
17
,
2019
| 11:09 PM America/Chicago
Despite the unimaginable destruction and loss of life the nation suffered in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the community of Governors State University marked the 18th anniversary by honoring the military and first responders who stepped …
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Two Student Areas Re-Named for Expanded Services

September
09
,
2019
| 07:21 PM America/Chicago
Even for the most studious students at Governors State University, much of college life takes place outside the classroom. Playing in the student’s minds are thoughts of family, jobs and even their own physical health. And there’s the future …
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2019 Homecoming Set for Oct. 19

September
09
,
2019
| 07:20 PM America/Chicago
As Governors State celebrates 50 years of education and innovation, Homecoming 2019 promises to be exciting with a week's worth of fun activities and events. Jefferson Starship's 50 Years of Rock Show will launch the celebration on …
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COB Set for Inaugural Business Week 2019

September
09
,
2019
| 07:16 PM America/Chicago
Since making connections and staying on top of trends are the keys to getting ahead in business, a three-day event at Governors State University is providing opportunities for both at Business Week 2019 from Sept. 23 to 25. Hosted by the College …
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President’s Corner

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August
28,
2019
| 07:22 PM America/Chicago

Sculpture, Wine, and Dine Featured on NBC

Governors State University President Elaine Maimon recently discussed the university's 50th anniversary celebrations, including signature fundraiser Sculpture, Wine, and Dine, with NBC 5's Alex Maragos. Sculpture, Wine, and Dine supports …
August
05,
2019
| 07:54 PM America/Chicago

President Maimon Welcomes New Trustees, Thanks Former Board

Governor J.B. Pritzker recently announced seven appointments to Governors State University’s Board of Trustees. Incoming Trustees Kevin Brookins, John Brudnak, Pedro Cevallos-Candau, Lisa Harrell, Angela Hickey, James Kvedaras, and Anibal Taboas …
July
26,
2019
| 08:22 PM America/Chicago

University Presidents Appear on WTTW to Welcome Increased Funding

GSU President Elaine Maimon appeared on WTTW's Chicago Tonight to praise IL Gov. J.B. Prtizker's new budget, which boosts funding for public universities' operating budgets by nearly five percent to $1.16 billion. The additional funding …

Faculty Profiles

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April
22,
2019
| 05:52 PM America/Chicago

Walter Henne

In a lot of ways, Professor Walter Henne’s story is one you can hear all over campus at Governors State University. His working-class parents went back to college when he was in junior high, inspiring him to earn a degree at a local community …
January
22,
2019
| 11:21 PM America/Chicago

Jelena Radovic-Fanta

When you’re fascinated with ethnicity, race, and other cultural elements that make us human, the diverse campus of Governors State University seems like the perfect place to study. “Our student body has a unique demographic. There are older and …
January
11,
2019
| 07:18 PM America/Chicago

Laura White

If writing is merely putting thoughts down on paper, why do so many people find it so hard, even after spending 12 years in required English classes throughout elementary and high school? Governors State University’s Laura Muthler White thinks …

Conversations with Leaders

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February
25,
2019
| 11:39 PM America/Chicago

Conversations with Leaders: Corey Williams

Long before terms like “diversity” and “inclusion” were trending in our lexicon, Afro Latino college freshman Corey Williams joined a Jewish fraternity to set a new course of conversation on campuses across the state. Williams, now Associate Vice …
September
24,
2018
| 08:18 PM America/Chicago

Conversations with Leaders: Lydia Morrow Ruetten

Right in the center of campus, overlooking the Hall of Governors, the Governors State University Library is like the living room of the university—a welcoming place for faculty, staff, and students to learn and explore in the midst of art. A …
May
08,
2018
| 09:57 PM America/Chicago

Conversations with Leaders: Charles Pustz

It’s been less than a year since Charles Pustz joined the Information Technology Services (ITS) team at Governors State University, but he admits they are already thinking about next year. “I ask them all the time, ‘What can we do to change the …

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