At GovState, we proudly celebrate Pride Month by honoring the resilience, contributions, and history of the LGBTQIA+ community. Happy #PrideMonth Jaguars!

Congratulations to #GovState student Weston Auburn, whose film THE TRAVEL COMPANION will be premiering at Tribeca Film Festival today. tribecafilm.com/films/travel-c…

On Monday June 2, 2025, a delegation from Governors State University, Illinois, USA, paid a courtesy visit to Professor Daniel Duah, Dean of the International Programmes Office (IPO) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Graduate student Gena “Gynx” Valentine says receiving the #GovState Jackie McKethen Scholarship for LGBTQIA Students has reignited a creative passion to bring more art to the world. gsunews.govst.edu/celebrating-pr…

Which #GovState Labubu are YOU?🧡 Comment below⬇️

Celebrate Juneteenth! The #GovState campus is closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of the holiday.

Welcome, Dr. Joyce C. Ester! Today marks the beginning of a new chapter at #GovState as we welcome our 7th president, effective July 1, 2025. In a heartfelt display of enthusiasm, our #GovState students have painted our rock to celebrate the bright future under her leadership.

Governors State University has been named the BEST university in the Chicago Southland! Thank you to everyone who voted for #GovState. gsunews.govst.edu/governors-stat…

Happy 4th of July from #GovState! The campus is closed on Friday, July 4, in observance.

Join #GovState on Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m. with a birthday party in Park Forest, IL! With live music, free rides for children, and an exclusive VIP tent, celebrate the 56th anniversary of Governors State! Learn more and RSVP for the VIP tent! govst.edu/alumni-events/

Fall classes start in just 6 weeks! Reserve your spot in the classroom by contacting an admissions representative today! govst.edu/admissions/

Welcome to the Fall 2025 semester! Classes begin today. Comment below on what you're most excited about this year.

Convocation is just around the corner! See a special message from #GovState Alumna, THE Kaylie Dahms, KTIV news anchor from Sioux City, Iowa. Kaylie will deliver the keynote address to students on Thursday, September 4, at 1 p.m. in the Center for the Performing Arts.

Happy first day of Fall at #GovState🍂

Cheer On Our RV Soccer Team! The #GovState Jaguars make it to the CACC Championship tomorrow! #WeAreGovState #Athletics

Homecoming begins this Sunday, October 26! Are you ready for the Jaguar Mania experience? 💥 Video footage captured by TWAG and DLMD.

John Waters to screen 'Serial Mom' at Governors State University ift.tt/rgHaIq2 #NWITimes

Due to hazardous road conditions, GovState will have a late opening of 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, when all business operations will resume. Check your GovState email for more information.

Discover your future at #GovState! Join us for our Open House on Saturday, November 15, at 10 a.m. to tour the campus, meet students and faculty, and learn about the application process. Don’t miss out! Register here: govst.edu/openhouse/

Honoring a new chapter, Joyce C. Ester, Ph.D., was formally celebrated with an investiture ceremony as #GovState’s seventh president! An inspiring event marked by music, memorable speeches, and a shared commitment to our university mission.