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L to R: Rojean Kope, Student; Parimala Sama, Student; Amanda Sawatski, Student; Joi Patterson, Chief Officer of Institutional Engangement and Excellence; Lisa Pennington, Associate Professor of Education College of Education & Human Development; Cynthia Staples, Associate Director of Career Services

Red Handprint Event raises voices for missing and murdered indigenous people

Sai Sindhu Tumukunta, Phoenix Staff Writer • May 5, 2025

On Wednesday, April 30, Governors State University...

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Students Gather for an Evening of Celebration at Bonfire

Students Gather for an Evening of Celebration at Bonfire

Sai Sindhu Tumukunta, Phoenix Staff Writer • April 28, 2025

Students came together on Wednesday, April 23, for...

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Students and alumni connect at Alumni Reception.

GovState College of Business presents alumni reception

Sai Sindhu Tumukunta, Phoenix Staff Writer • April 28, 2025

Governors State University's College of Business proudly...

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GovState enjoys a night of Bridgerton Ball

GovState enjoys a night of Bridgerton Ball

Sai Sindhu Tumukunta, Phoenix Staff Writer • April 26, 2025

Pi Alpha Alpha, the national honor society for public...

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From incarceration to reintegration: The journey of Victor Ramirez

From incarceration to reintegration: The journey of Victor Ramirez

Jon Bannister, Phoenix Staff Writer • April 18, 2025

At 17 years old, Victor Ramirez’s life took a drastic...

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Don’t wait—the tax deadline is almost here

Don’t wait—the tax deadline is almost here

Jon Bannister, Phoenix Staff Writer • April 14, 2025

Hey Jaguars—this is your friendly reminder that Tax...

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GovState Software Engineering Club hosts insightful session

GovState Software Engineering Club hosts insightful session

Sai Sindhu Tumukunta, Phoenix Staff Writer • April 13, 2025

On Thursday, April 3, Governors State University’s...

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“Nature in Harmony: The Governors State campus in full bloom, reminding us of the beauty we strive to protect this Green Day and every day.”

Earth Week 2025 showcases GovState’s commitment to sustainability

Punith Sahu, Phoenix Staff Writer • April 12, 2025

Governors State University is proud to announce its...

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Students interested in serving on the 2025-26 Student Senate.

Govstate Student Senate elections: Meet the candidates, cast your vote

Sai Sindhu Tumukunta, Phoenix Staff Writer • March 27, 2025

Governors State University is gearing up for the 2025-26...

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Jaguars outlast Indiana Northwest in overtime thriller, advances to CCAC semifinals

Jaguars outlast Indiana Northwest in overtime thriller, advances to CCAC semifinals

Sergio Gonzalez, Phoenix Staff Writer • February 27, 2025

In a game that had everything—momentum swings, clutch...

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Jaguars dominate early, cruise to victory over Viterbo on way to semifinals

Jaguars dominate early, cruise to victory over Viterbo on way to semifinals

Sergio Gonzalez, Phoenix Staff Writer • February 27, 2025

Governors State came out with intensity and never looked...

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Protesters gather near Trump Tower in Chicago on President's Day. (Feb. 17, 2025)

Nationwide protests held on President’s Day

Chris Weber, Phoenix Staff Writer • February 22, 2025

On Feb. 17, groups of people around the country protested...

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