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Giving Governors State University (GovState) a voice in teacher education, Dr. Marlon Cummings was recently appointed to the Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board (SEPLB), a board that oversees the approval and regulation of …

As a first-generation and nontraditional college student, Rebecca “Becca” Fassbender found that getting involved and asking questions were key to her success at Governors State University (GovState). Joining the Dual Degree Program was only the …

With a passion to help build connections between schools and their communities to support student success, Tiffany Weathers-Fincher knew Governors State University (GovState) was the campus to go to for her doctoral degree. Pursuing her Doctor of …

Dr. Ileana Ungureanu likes to prepare her students with an enlightening lesson: don’t expect perfection in the field of counseling and therapy. “I start my courses by telling them there is no such thing as a perfect couple or family,” she said. “If …

Veteran educator Dr. Amy Kelly understands the critical importance of childhood education and works to prepare Governors State University (GovState) students for the challenges they’ll face as teachers. 

Doctoral student Mike Davis is taking lessons from the past to better his opportunities for a future in nonprofit administration – while making history himself. 

During times of change, life can present challenges that impact emotional, psychological, and interpersonal wellness, areas that Governors State University’s (GovState) Community Counseling Services are equipped to handle.

In the spring, some Governors State University (GovState) Occupational Therapy students will be looking for the ideal meditation tree in support of the Arboretum Enhancement Project (AEP) on campus.

Just ahead of the holidays, Governors State University’s (GovState) Family Development Center (FDC) started their own Micro Food Pantry to assist the families they serve. 

Governors State University (GovState) professor, Dr. Lisa Pennington, was recently awarded a Fulbright Scholar Award and will spend the Spring 2026 semester at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Tortola, the largest and most populated …

From a first-generation high school and college graduate to a celebrated teacher of teachers, Dr. Christopher Dignam is a model for many in Governors State University's (GovState) College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) program and …

Megan Chaffee, Director of Financial Aid at Governors State University (GovState), never would have imagined she’d have her first published article just a few months after earning her doctorate.

Balancing a busy work schedule and master’s degree studies can be difficult, yet Liliana Cortes managed it all and remained committed to the Counseling program at Governors State University (GovState). Throughout her courses, Liliana actively sought …

With 17 years of experience in public school education, Khadijah Bradford returned to Governors State University (GovState) for her doctorate degree, dreaming of teaching at the university level. Following her master’s degree in counseling, she …

For Meagan Washington-Sims, Governors State University (GovState) was the only University she wanted to enroll at for her doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership (INLD). She truly felt GovState offered the best program for her goals and lifestyle …

As an Academic Advisor at Governors State University (GovState), Novalla Coleman supports students on their journeys to reach Commencement—a journey she herself is completing this spring. This milestone has been in the making for some time, since …

Meagan Washington-Sims, a doctoral student at Governors State University (GovState), has been preparing for this moment since she was 11 years old.As host for an upcoming symposium targeting youth in foster care and unhoused students, Meagan will …

To be successful in school leadership, you must create the right culture. That’s the philosophy of Adam Kueltzo, who was honored as 2025 Principal of the Year in the Starved Rock Region by the Illinois Association of Principals. Kueltzo is …

An alum of Governors State University (GovState), Dr. David Conrad knows firsthand the importance of preparing leaders for their roles in education. He works on partnerships and new ideas to improve GovState’s educator preparation programs as …

Erin Soto, Executive Director of the Family Development Center (FDC) at Governors State University (GovState), has recently been named to the Birth to Five Region 56 Action Council, which covers Will County.As a member of the council, Soto joins …

Latrice Nicole Jones, a first-generation college student enrolled in Governors State University’s (GovState) Dual Degree Program (DDP), is the 2024 Lincoln Laureate.Latrice, a Psychology major slated to complete her degree at the end of the fall …

When doctoral student Meagan Sims got involved with the ACE Program at Governors State University (GovState), she brought an outlook that came from the heart—and her own childhood experiences as a foster child. The ACE Program stands for Youth In …

Joining a network of over 145 schools and colleges of education, Governors State University’s (GovState) Interdisciplinary Leadership Doctoral (INLD) Program is now a part of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED).“This is a huge …

Yareli Pacheco, a Governors State University (GovState) Psychology major who also plays offensive setter was recently named Player of the Week by the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) following three volleyball match wins at the …

Food fuels the mind just as much as the stomach, something that motivated Governors State University’s (GovState) College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) to launch its “Food for Thought” project.An initiative created by CEHD Dean Shannon …

Michael Lee joined Governors State University (GovState) as an online student while he was actively serving in the Air Force, seeking a way to earn a degree while in active-duty.Now a veteran and living more than five hours away from campus, Michael …

Jessica Watson saw Governors State University (GovState) as the place where she could continue a journey she put on pause over 16 years ago to raise her daughter.Her daughter, now in college, encouraged Jessica to follow her goals, which led her to …

Entering unfamiliar territory as a first-generation student, Emely Oviedo found comfort in Governors State University (GovState) where she left no stone unturned.An honors student, athlete, and student athletic training aide, Emely did it all and …

Laila Atra-Yassin could not have anticipated the opportunities she would have when she transferred to Governors State University (GovState) through the Dual Degree Program (DDP).Enrolling in the Psychology program and minoring in ethics, Laila set …

For Krystal Carter, Governors State University (GovState) found her when she least expected it and left a lasting first impression. Finding out more about GovState convinced her to enroll in the undergraduate Psychology program.Not only will Krystal …