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Amid Research Days 2024, Governors State University (GovState) recognized outstanding contributions of two GovState founders and several faculty members for their commitment to the University and research.

By Laura Pohl, Contributing WriterHighly celebrated Women's Basketball Coach Tonishea Mack can’t choose the highpoint of the 2023-24 women’s basketball season because the entire season was “a moment.” Yes, the Governors State University …

We are excited to announce Crain's Chicago Business, which boasts more than a million monthly unique visitors to its website, recently recognized a historic gift to Governors State University  (GovState). The donation allowed the University to …

Jaguars can go green this week at Governors State University (GovState) with events that bring them closer to Earth.Here are six ways to honor Earth and connect with nature on campus in the coming week!

Governors State University's (GovState) very own Tiffani Robertson is moving into her second, consecutive board position this month for the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).This comes as Robertson, …

Governors State University’s (GovState) 6th Annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) runs from Thursday, April 4 through Saturday, April 6, 2024. 

Congratulations are in order for three Governors State University (GovState) employees who were named Civil Service Employee of the Month from January 2024 through March 2024! All nominations were made anonymously.Laura Mueller, Office Manager in …

Recently, Governors State University (GovState) Head Men's and Women's Outdoor Track Coach John Niendorf sat down for an interview about his goals for the upcoming first-ever outdoor track season.

(University Park, Ill.) -- The nation’s largest educational advertising awards competition recognized Governors State University’s (GovState) new tagline announcing “We Are GovState” with gold and silver awards in the 39th Annual …

Trinity Jones, a Governors State University (GovState) Social Work student and Dance Company member, looks forward to seeing her passion dance across the stage in “BODY LANGUAGE.”

Join Governors State University (GovState) in celebrating the innovative scholarship of its students and faculty during GovState’s 8th Annual Research Days this April.

Experience has paid huge dividends for the Governors State University (GovState) women’s basketball team winning a new school record 23 games in 2023-2024. 

This Women’s History Month, Governors State University’s (GovState) newsroom is shining a spotlight on some of the outstanding women filling the ranks of the university’s students and the passions they’re following.

Congratulations are in order for three retired Governors State University (GovState) faculty leaders who were recently awarded Professor Emerita status.Drs. Jeannine M. Klomes, Cheryl Mejta and Jun Zhao were recognized with the new title at the …

Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, joined by law and policymakers, social workers, and thought leaders, recently launched the Illinois Healing-Centered Task Force (IHCTF) at Governors State University (GovState).Created by Senate Bill 646, the …

For her work in advising and her service to Region 5, Governors State University’s (GovState) Lisa Helm has won the Service to Region 5 Award and will be recognized at an upcoming conference of the National Academic Advising Association …

Richard Hunt, a founding artist of Governors State University’s (GovState) Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (theNate), was a metal sculptor whose socially conscious spirit fueled a prolific art career spanning nearly seven decades. Hunt died in …

Three Governors State University (GovState) students were recognized during the University's breakfast event, held in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday, for winning a writing competition that honored Dr. King and the contest theme of …

In observance of the Martin Luther King Holiday, Governors State University (GovState) welcomed Jahmal Cole, a lightning rod for social activism in the city of Chicago, author, and founder of My Block, My Hood, My City.  Breakfast with GovState …

Dear friends, colleagues, and students,As we welcome 2024, I am filled with optimism and enthusiasm for the promise the new year holds. This is a time of renewal, as we set goals, start new projects, and strive for growth, progress, and positive …

Taking a proactive step to better serve the growing Hispanic student population, Governors State University’s (GovState) Latinx Resource Center (LRC) will celebrate its launch with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Feb. 2 at 11:30 a.m.Located in C2340 in …

It’s another new semester at Governors State University (GovState) and Jaguars are getting a warm welcome back despite dangerously cold temperatures during Winter Welcome Week 2024 where fun events, music and food will abound.On Wednesday, Jan. 17, …

It’s a new year and a new semester, which means it’s time to update your contact information so Governors State University (GovState) can reach you with important updates about campus emergencies, University closings or other events that call for …

Governors State University (GovState) is pleased to announce Karen Nunn ('04) as the most recent trustee to join the University’s Board of Trustees, appointed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.An alumna of the university’s Master of Science Accounting program, …

Governors State University (GovState) is adding two colleges, the Honors College and the College of Graduate Studies, to promote academic excellence at the University. Establishing the Honors College is the next stage in the growth and …

Season's greetings, Governors State University (GovState) community!As this year comes to a close, take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished over the last 12 months. With each achievement, we’ve advanced the university’s …

The holiday season is here, yet while some may be experiencing a bit more pep in their step, others may be feeling down and blue. This time of year can bring out the gloom in anyone, so Governors State University’s (GovState) Counseling and Wellness …

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will be visiting Governors State University (GovState) on February 26, 2024, for a comprehensive evaluation.HLC accredits degree-granting, post-secondary educational institutions in the United States, which means …

Congratulations are in order for two Governors State University employees who were named Civil Service Employee of the Month from  November to December 2023! All nominations were made anonymously.Sharry Murawski, Client Relations Representative …

The Governors State University (GovState) cross country teams continue to set school records for 2023 with their most recent accomplishment: three Jaguars qualified for the November National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Nationals, …