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One Campus, One Roar: Homecoming 2026

University Park, IL,

October

2026

| 14:31 PM America/Chicago

Jaguars, it’s time to come together—One campus, one roar: Homecoming 2026 is coming up at Governors State University (GovState).

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Governors State University Distinguished Alumni Reception: Celebrating excellence and innovation

October

2026

| 15:33 PM America/Chicago

Governors State University (GovState) proudly presents the 6th Annual Distinguished Alumni Reception, an evening celebrating the excellence, innovation, and leadership that define the GovState experience.

Take a tour of the art on GovState's campus: Inside and out

October

2026

| 10:00 AM America/Chicago

Art enthusiasts and casual appreciators can catch tours of the art, both new and familiar, indoors and outdoors on Governors State University's (GovState) campus this fall.

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One Campus, One Roar: Homecoming 2026

Latest News

Governors State University Distinguished Alumni Reception: Celebrating excellence and innovation

Take a tour of the art on GovState's campus: Inside and out

One Campus, One Roar: Homecoming 2026

Press Releases

Governors State University named to Phi Theta Kappa 2026 Transfer Honor Roll

Hollywood filmmakers return home to southland for Fright Night Film premiere

Soccer doubleheader celebrates GovState’s new stadium on October 17

Health and Wellness Fair and Expo returns to GovState October 13-15

Grammy-Winning hip-hop pioneers Arrested Development come to Governors State University November 7

Level Up Your Teaching: GovState Brings Game-Changing Online Teaching Certificate to the University Center of Lake County!

GovState reports an increase in new students, driven by graduate and transfer enrollment

GovState Receives 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award

The Visual Arts Gallery presents: Robert Burnier: Blind Histories

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

College of Arts and Sciences

Using mushrooms to treat invasive honeysuckle plants

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

Bringing pride to the Windy City Thunderbolts baseball game fundraiser

College of Business

Evolving AI technology sparks regulations to balance innovation with ethics

Accounting professor Chevonne Alston appointed to Illinois Board of Examiners

Teaching the 'language of business': Chevonne Alston

College of Education and Human Development

Students gain valuable research experience in Cognition Lab

Psychology bachelor’s degree program adds new sport, exercise & performance concentration

Marlon Cummings appointed to educator preparation program board

College of Health and Human Services

Addictions Studies grad student completes competitive fellowship with deeper appreciation for the field

Making wellness a part of everyday life: Health and Wellness Fair and Expo

Occupational therapy department recognized with You Make a Difference Award

School of Extended Learning

School of Extended Learning receives Dollar General Adult Literacy Grant

Community Health Worker Apprenticeship Program developing next generation of healthcare professionals

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

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