University Park, IL,
08
November
2018
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13:32 PM
America/Chicago

Comcast Provides GSU Veterans Resource Center with Technology

Contact: Lauren Esolato Healy

Governors State University

Email: lesolato@govst.edu

708.534.8390

For Immediate Release

Comcast provides GSU Veterans Resource Center with Technology

University Park, ILGovernors State University (GSU) is excited to announce Comcast has donated $2,000 to support the purchase of technology for the university’s newly renovated Veterans Resource Center Lounge as part of Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program.

Veterans on campus will now be able to relax among peers, access the internet, and use the technology for homework, research, and entertainment. Comcast has demonstrated its support for veterans at GSU and on a national level in a variety of ways, from hiring initiatives, to funding for technology for veterans.

The Internet Essentials Program provides internet service at home to eligible low-income households for an estimated $10/month. The recent expansion of program eligibility to 1 million low-income veterans nationwide—130,000 in Illinois alone—is another example of the company’s commitment to the veteran population.

Comcast’s donation to GSU will allow the university’s award-winning Veterans Resource Center to continue serving the educational needs of the veteran population in the Southland community. Comcast previously supported a STEAM camp and a golf outing at GSU. Comcast’s continued support showcases the company’s ongoing commitment to the university’s diverse student population.

About Governors State University

Governors State University serves nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students with 59 degree and 24 certificate programs that prepare them for success in business, industry, healthcare, the arts, and education. As a state university, GSU is committed to providing high-quality, accessible, and responsible higher education opportunities. GSU is located 40 miles south of Chicago in University Park, IL and offers the most affordable undergraduate tuition and fees in the state. GSU is committed to embracing diversity and academic excellence.