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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Phoenix launched it’s first podcast yesterday, November 14, in conjunction with a successful Open House!  Thanks to all who participated and stopped by to say hello.  Check out the opinions and witticisms of our student body, faculty, and staff on our first ever Speaker’s Corner Podcast on the GSU […]

There is a new way that GSU students can improve their communication skills. The Communication Studies Initiative, formerly the Speech and Forensics club, is looking for students to join their club and take part in a variety of activities designed to improve not only their communication skills, but also their […]

Students!  Want to win a prize of $5.00 which will be added directly to your PaperCut account (printing)? Check out the GSU Library Facebook site every Monday through December 2 for a Trivia Question about the library. The first student to answer the question correctly is the winner, and will […]

Governors State University has announced the winner of its 2013 Lincoln Laureate award, Psychology major Ricca Louissaint. Nominated for the honor by Dr. Terri Christiansen, Dr. Randi Schneider, and Dean Aurelio Valente, Louissaint is a student who exemplifies the qualities that make her an exceptional representative of the university.      […]

The Governors State University mission statement expresses the need for students to participate in a global society and the pursuit to make our institution a model of diversity. Even though we have a diverse student body, the quest for student participation in a global society requires not only a […]

Governors State University displayed a sense of diversity on campus with the showing of Im Hussein Jubilee Show in the Center for Performing Arts on October 19.      With a show both in Arabic and English, the performers of Im Hussein Jubilee Show kept the entire audience enticed and on […]

Creativity shall always seek an outlet. With Governors State University’s arts and literary journal, Reconstructed, students have an outlet to express their creativity.      Founded by a few enterprising English students in conjunction with faculty advisor Dr. Christopher White, Reconstructed‘s initial aim was to showcase the artistic works of […]