Governors State University will implement a new student ID card system at the start of the Spring semester with the launch of the GSU myONECARD.  All students will be required to recieve a new ID in January.  In addition to functioning as a student identification document at all campus facilities, the myONECARD will be […]

Student applications for GSU’s new on-campus residence hall, Prairie Place, are now being accepted for current students who are enrolled in at least six credit hours for Fall and Spring semesters, or at least three credit hours for the Summer session. Students who submit their applications by January 31, 2014, […]

For the second year in a row, Chicago Live! enthralled the audience at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts. The show, which brings the Chicago Tribune to life, featured a delightful mixed of comedy, music, and interviews with a variety of guests.    Hosted by Rick Kogan, Chicago […]

The story of Eugene Best is a story of what can be accomplished with a strong resolve, a solid support system, and an excellent workout facility. Best has transformed his life from one of a disheartening medical diagnosis to a model of health and determination.          Best has been a […]

     It is hard to believe, but this is my last issue as Editor-in-Chief of the Phoenix! My time as Editor-in-Chief has been filled with many challenges, but it has also been one of the most rewarding opportunities I have had in my life.      I have a lot of […]

With finals looming just around the corner, all graduate students can attest to the impending doom and gloom that has everyone’s stress levels at max capacity. So in order to maintain our composure and resist the urge to curl into the fetal position, we must find some inner solitude […]

Congratulations are in order for Allen Patricia Britten, winner of the 2013 GSU Idol competition. A native Chicagoan and the sixth of ten children, Allen discovered a passion for singing very early in life, eventually landing a solo recording with Calvin Bridges and the Faith Tabernacle Choir at age 19. […]

Governors State University has initiated a new program to fund and facilitate undergraduate research in all disciplines.  The Undergraduate Research Program (U.R.P.) is intended to catalyze research at GSU by funding a wide variety of studies conducted by undergraduate students under the direction of faculty members, as well as by […]

My time here at Governors State is almost done.  It is crazy how quickly the time went, but I think I am ready to get out into the real world and start making an impact.  Hopefully the economy is strong enough and there will be enough growth out there […]

Governors State University is excited to announce the addition of two new undergraduate programs. As of October 1, the Illinois Board of Higher Education has approved two new College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) majors, History and Media Studies.      According to David Golland, Associate Professor of Social Science, […]