GSU Celebrates Two Extraordinary Writers

Nikki Giovanni and Elizabeth Brackett will be our Honorary Degree Recipients in the 2015 Commencement graduation ceremony.

Three Generations

#SaveOurEducation

With the threat of serious budget cuts to Illinois higher education looming, the Governors State University Student Senate has started a campaign entitled #SaveOurEducation to tell government officials about the university’s positive contributions to the state and to voice their opposition to the proposed cuts.

GSU Joins NAIA; Athletics Website Makes its Premiere

2015 Spring Career and Internship Fair

Come on out for this opportunity for job seekers to meet employers from the southern suburbs, the metropolitan Chicago area and border areas of Indiana in order to explore job opportunities and to discuss career interests and plans.

Vacation Education

Take advantage of the ultimate summertime college opportunity...the chance to pick up a class you need to fill a General Education requirement.

A free workshop on Doing Business in Latin America will be held Friday, March 27, 2015 from 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in Engbretson Hall.

GSU Associate Professor of Accounting Brian McKenna writes the lead article on the U.S. Supreme Court Case about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) for National CPA Publication.

Bon Appétit! is a comedy opera mimicking a classic Julia Child television broadcast. Witness an "episode" live on Sunday, March 1 at 4 p.m. at GSU's Center for Performing Arts.

GSU's Jaguar basketball teams had very successful seasons, on the court and in the classrooms as ten of the 27 student athletes made the Athletic Directors Honor Roll.

As part of GSU's Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) grant, the university is working on an exciting initiative regarding coordinating education and health resources.

GSU men's and women's basketball soared with successful seasons, both on the court and in the classroom.

An exhibition that seeks to explore the disciplines and practices taught in the art program at GSU on display Jan. 5-30.

Welcome back GSU Students! GSU has a week of activites for you to get back to the spring of things on campus!

In December, Governors State University President, Dr. Elaine P. Maimon, gave the keynote address at the International Science and Technology Conference in Doha, Qatar.

GSU Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, January 19 is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday and a day off for Governors State University students, faculty and staff. But what better way to honor the legacy of Dr. King than to spend some time that day in service to the community?

Scholarships Available

The GSU Foundation has posted scholarships available for the Spring term. Deadline to apply is January 26.

Today, Governors State University President Elaine P. Maimon joins President Obama, the First Lady, and Vice President Biden along with hundreds of college presidents and other higher education leaders to announce new actions to help more students prepare for and graduate from college.

GSU announces a five-year agreement with University Golf Club giving the Jaguars Men's and Women's Golf Teams a home.

GSU's own Yvette Brown has started a campaign called "Respond To Violence." An event will be held Nov. 18 at GSU organizing youth to respond and give voice to a community in finding solutions to violence in our neighborhood. Click here for her story and find out more.

Sondale Conner and Saieed Ivey may be brothers, but they took different routes to basketball and to GSU.

GSU's Dan Nearing Brings His Critically Acclaimed Film "Hogtown" to GSU.

Excellence is everywhere at GSU. Last week the Dual Degree Program brought home two prestigious national awards and the Small Business Development Center Director Priscilla Cordero received an award for Outstanding Service to Entrepreneurs. aRead more.

COME ON OUT AND SHOW YOUR JAGUAR BASKETBALL TEAM SPIRIT

We have games all this weekend!

Friday, Oct. 17, 5:30pm vs. Prairie State College
Saturday, Oct. 18 1:00 p.m. Men's Bball vs DePaul Club Team
Saturday, Oct. 18 1:00 p.m. Women's Bball vs Fire Club Team

Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts kicks off another exciting season that offers a live entertainment experience unlike any other in the Chicagoland area. The 2014-15 season features provocative theater; musical favorites like the Beatles, big band, and the blues; contemporary dance and family entertainment that are sure to leave a lasting impression.

The first group of students from Governors State University’s Dual Degree Program received their diplomas May 17, led by student trustee and commencement speaker Kayla Randolph-Clark, who received her bachelor’s degree in business administration – finance.

Visiting professor Beyene Petros specializes in immuno-parasitology and tropical public health. But he is also a political activist in his home country of Ethiopia.

The first part of an initiative created by GSU professor Yevette Brown to address violence in the Chicagoland area will be aired this weekend. The program, "Respond to Violence: Communities in Crisis," explores the devastating impact of violence on families and neighborhoods and how they are fighting back.

Author and attorney Scott Turow will deliver a special guest lecture entitled “How I Got to be Two Things,” Friday, May 16 at 3 p.m. in Governors State University’s Sherman Music Hall.

The 2014 Commencement Ceremony will take place soon. Learn more about the celebration date, ticket pick-up and event details in GSU's Commencement page. We are proud of our graduating GSU family and hope you can join us in congratulating them.

Governors State University president Elaine P. Maimon has been awarded the 2014 Chicagoland ATHENA Leadership Award from ATHENA International.

The GSU Library is doing what libraries seldom do – making some noise!

Nobody is happier about the end of the long winter than our campus wildlife.

Riverside HealthCare president and CEO Phil Kambic (MBA ’92) started his career as a computer programmer. After earning his graduate degree from GSU, his career has flourished. He is now only the third CEO in Riverside HealthCare’s history.

ABC 7 Chicago reporter Theresa Gutierrez came to campus to learn about GSU’s first freshman class and our search for a mascot.

GSU in the news: Chicago Sun-Times higher education reporter Sandra Guy interviews GSU president Elaine P. Maimon.

Despite the harsh winter, construction for Prairie Place is right on schedule.

The American Council on Education has given GSU president Elaine P. Maimon the 2014 Donna Shavlik Award for women’s leadership in higher education. President Maimon has been recognized as a longtime leader in strengthening higher education through inclusion and diversity. The award was presented March 8, at ACE’s 96th Annual Meeting in San Diego, during the Women’s Leadership Dinner. strengthening higher education through inclusion and diversity.

As students have returned for the spring semester, they may have noticed signs throughout campus that tell them they have to provide their immunization records.

It’s no secret that Nancy Maurer loves her job. In fact, “I cherish it,” she says. With a smile. That smile is the first thing that greets GSU students and visitors as they come through the front door and climb the steps to the Welcome Center. Nancy and her team of student workers are there for whatever the visitor or student needs.

When biology professor John Yunger and his students land in Belize, a whole new world opens up. If you grew up in Chicago or even a suburb, chances are you’ve never experienced an environment that is this diverse, both biologically and culturally.