College of Arts and Sciences at GovState

06/01/2026

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! Join us on Tuesday, June 30 at 6:35 p.m. for a special fundraiser benefiting the Jackie McKethen Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students with a night of baseball with the Windy City ThunderBolts.

Tickets are only $9 (including fees), and $5 from every ticket sold will go directly toward scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students. Using this link below to purchase and use password "GSU" to login: https://wc1.glitnirticketing.com/wcticket/web/logingroup1.php

05/27/2026

Advance your career in justice and public safety with the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at Governors State University. The program prepares students for leadership roles focused on crime prevention, policy, and building safer communities.

The Masters of Arts in Criminal Justice Degree can help create a more just society through careers in crime prevention, criminal rehabilitation, and justice ...

05/26/2026

Ready to learn more about Governors State? Register for our next Undergraduate and Graduate Open House today! This program, designed for students of all academic levels, will cover all the information you need to know before applying to GovState, including:

Getting to know your university
The admissions process
Funding Your Education and Financial Aid
AIM High and other scholarship options

Learn how CEHD offers a variety of quality programs that provide the professional preparation to improve the lives of our students, the human environment around us, the learning outcomes of our state's schools, and our families and communities.

05/22/2026

Explore the Master of Science in Biology at Governors State University and see how the program prepares students for research, careers in science, and advanced study.

Biologists study the organisms and wildlife of regional environments, aid in the protection and survival of wildlife within any given ecosystem, and assess t...

05/21/2026

From STEAM Camp and Innovation & Technology Camp to musical theater performances and open house events, the College of Arts and Sciences is offering exciting opportunities for students, families, and the community all summer long.

Check out camps, performances, and events happening May through August and learn more using the link below!

From Staff ReportsFrom STEAM Camp to Performing Arts Summer Camp, Governors State University (GovState) has a range of events for the summer for high school students and adults looking to pursue a hobby, follow higher educational goals, or make connections with others with similar interests. 1. A S...

05/20/2026

Turn your passion for public service into leadership with the Master of Public Administration at Governors State University.

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program prepares students to become public managers in nonprofit organizations and local, county, state, and federa...

05/18/2026

Join us for a special fundraiser supporting the Jackie McKethen Scholarship for LGBTQIA+ students with the Windy City Thunderbolts on Tuesday, June 30 @ 6:35 p.m. at Ozinga Field in Crestwood.

Tickets are just $9 (including fees), and $5 of each ticket sold will be donated back toward the scholarship. Using this link below to purchase and use password "GSU" to login: https://wc1.glitnirticketing.com/wcticket/web/logingroup1.php

05/15/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! You did it! Time to chase your dreams and shine! Watch the graduation stream here:

• Graduates are expected to arrive between 8 - 9:30 a.m. – Please be sure to arrive on time, late arrivals will not be admitted entrance to participate in the commencement ceremony.

05/14/2026

Troopers, your hard work pays off at GovState!

Turn your Academy experience with Illinois State Police into college credit and earn your BA in Criminal Justice, online or in person.

Apply Here:

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05/14/2026

GovState News is a monthly TV news magazine show covering campus, local, regional, national, and global news. It is broadcast to 1 million Chicago households monthly through community partner Chicago Access Network (CAN) TV. The next episode will debut on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 8pm, or watch previous episodes on YouTube.”

GovState News is an award-winning student-run television show produced by Governors State University students.