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(University Park, Illinois) - Governors State University (GovState) is going green this week for Earth Day with the following events designed to bring the campus and surrounding community closer to Earth.1. Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park: Keeping …

(Springfield, Illinois) - Citing historic underfunding for Governors State University (GovState), President Cheryl Green asked the state’s Higher Education Appropriation committees to consider a 12 percent budget increase for …

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!

College of Education and Human Development GraduatesAs a first-generation college student, Jillian Basile initially felt a bit out of place in the world of higher education, though that soon changed as she found her own path at Governors State …

Kelsey Jones saw Governors State University (GovState) as the best choice to blend her studies with her lifestyle as a full-time working mom.With aspirations to make changes in the healthcare industry, Kelsey knew she could make strides toward that …

Nearly three decades after attending Governors State University (GovState) for additional coursework, Jennifer Blake returned to GovState for her master's in Addictions Studies.The idea of going back to school amidst her life as a wife, mother, and …

As a first-generation college student, Jillian Basile initially felt a bit out of place in the world of higher education, though that soon changed as she found her own path at Governors State University (GovState).For Jillian, self-advocating and …

As we delve deeper into the vibrant tapestry of cultural diversity that enriches our campus, we are thrilled to recognize and celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month throughout April. 

Looking to fill a gap to rehabilitate drivers in the Chicago Southland, Governors State University’s (GovState) Department of Occupational Therapy (OT) is seeking support for the development of a Community-Based Driver Rehabilitation Program.

Congratulations are in order for two members of the Governors State University (GovState) community! Dr. Marlyn Hirsch, University Lecturer in the College of Health and Human Services, and Lisa Merchant-Harrell (pictured right), current …

Drawing from her own roots, Dr. Lisa Pennington is organizing a workshop and Sweat Lodge Ceremony for the Governors State University (GovState) community to help dispel some myths people have about indigenous people and their culture.

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. 

From student to alumni to Governors State University (GovState) employee, Kevin Shane (’20) has been through a journey of highs and lows since graduating with his bachelor’s in Computer Science. 

As a United Way Regional Director of Development and Park Forest Trustee Maya Hardy (‘00, ‘02) takes pride in feeding hundreds of families in Southland communities, starting with those at her alma mater, Governors State University (GovState).

With each achievement they reach, Governors State University (GovState) alums inspire and enrich our community, something the university is proud to shine a light on.Each year, GovState recognizes some of the university’s outstanding alumni with …

Brought together to support food security, Governors State University (GovState) is joining United Way of Metro Chicago (United Way) for their April Food Day event to collect fresh, nutritious food to help build a stronger Chicago region.

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.

Congratulations to Governors State University's (GovState) very own Professor Emeritus Jane Hudak who recently was published in the International Journal of Education through Art (IJEA). 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(University Park, Ill.) – For parents looking to engage both sides of their kids' brains this summer, Governors State University’s (GovState) School of Extended Learning (SXL) is hosting two camps this July, STEAM …

(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 …

(University Park, Ill.) —A newly established college at Governors State University (GovState) is now known as the Dr. Curtis J. and Mrs. Gina Crawford Honors College (CHC), named for GovState’s distinguished alumnus Dr. Curtis J. Crawford. The CHC …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(University Park, Ill.) - On Wednesday, March 20, Governors State University's (GovState) Social Justice Initiative will host an Expungement 101 Workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Africa International …

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MEDIA ADVISORYFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(University Park, Ill.) - On Wednesday, March 20, Governors State University's (GovState) Social Justice Initiative will host an Expungement 101 Workshop. The workshop offers an opportunity for people to work with …

Since joining Governors State University (GovState) in March 2022, Dr. Beverly Schneller, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, has forged ahead with initiatives that continue to elevate the University’s academic experience and …

In an effort to create more inclusive communities that value and support everyone, Governors State University’s (GovState) College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) will host a Collective Equity Workshop for all faculty and staff. 

Governors State University’s (GovState) College of Business (COB) will host its fifth annual Business Week in April, where Dorri McWhorter, President and CEO of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, will deliver the keynote followed by the COB Alumni Hall …

Looking to connect more with students, faculty, staff, and alumni, Governors State University's (GovState) College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Advisory Board is co-hosting a pre-show reception for “The Exonerated,” a Theatre and Performance Studies …