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We celebrate success and connection, uniting GovState Jaguars through achievement and community🌍🤝🏼. Visit http://www.govst.edu/alumni/

The Alumni & Friends Association offers services to the graduates of GSU, providing a connection to friends, faculty and staff while offering access to events and programs in career development and open academic programs. Our goal is to keep you informed about your university and to start a culture of philanthropy in the true spirit of GSU. The Association is building a great network of alumni, students and friends that continues the GSU community beyond graduation. If you're proud to be a Jaguar, then be a Jaguar forever and join us today.

10/21/2026

We're one week away! Homecoming is a family affair! Bring the kids and make new memories at . Join us for a free, family-friendly celebration where alumni can share their Jaguar pride with the next generation while enjoying Homecoming festivities and connecting with campus and community resources.

It’s a chance to reconnect, introduce your little Jaguars to the community you’re part of, and make Homecoming a tradition for the whole family.

We can’t wait to welcome you back!

Register for free here: https://engage.govst.edu/register/?id=f1a2ce7e-3ac4-4d91-aee3-5451cc5d1c12

10/20/2026

Ready to return to and make your mark as a double alum? Level up your career by stepping back into the classroom and attending Open House in November.

Whether you’re starting college, transferring, or pursuing a graduate degree, GovState has a place for you.

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
📍1 University Parkway, University Park, IL

Register today: https://www.govst.edu/open-house

10/19/2026

Don't miss the chance to get this year's exclusive Jaguar 5K t-shirt! Run for the chance to earn a medal and turn miles into memories. Register today for the 5K, which includes fitness classes, yoga sessions, a kids' dash, snacks and refreshments, a DJ, and the best race of the year.

Date: Sunday, Oct 25
Time: 9 a.m. check-in | 10 a.m. official start
Location: Governors State University
https://bit.ly/3fhIBmJ

10/15/2026

Congratulations to Cook County Clerk and 2002 alumna Monica Gordon on hosting her inaugural Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon!

The event honored breast cancer survivors and celebrated their resilience, while highlighting the importance of raising awareness and supporting those impacted by breast cancer.

Congratulations to Monica Gordon and all the honorees on this meaningful celebration!

10/14/2026

Date change!!! Unleash the ROAR at our free soccer tailgate event, now a part of Homecoming 2027! We'll see you on campus Tuesday, October 27⚽ 📣

Tailgate 1 -3 p.m.
Women's Soccer 2 p.m.
Game Day Eats & Bar Tickets Available for Purchase
Everyone is Welcome

10/14/2026

GovState alumni are behind the camera at Fright Night Film Fest!

Join us Friday, Oct. 30, at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University for an evening of dark cinema featuring work by GovState alumni.

AD/BREAK — an Adult Swim-inspired horror film
Walter Banasiak (MFA ’16) — Writer/Director/Producer/Editor
Blake Labriola (MFA ’12) — Cinematographer/Colorist
Jesse Logan (MFA ’26) — Production Assistant

SPACE TRASH — catch the first three installments of this sci-fi/action/comedy web series, featuring cinematography by GovState alumni Blake Labriola and Kim Pedersen.

The evening also includes the Southland premiere of Kaishaku, filmmaker Q&As, and a special meet-and-greet with Doug Walker, Channel Awesome’s Nostalgia Critic, from 6–6:45 p.m. Photos with Doug are included at no additional charge!

Friday, Oct. 30
Doors: 6 p.m. | 🎞 Screenings: 7 p.m.
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University

10/12/2026

Alumni, let us hear your ROAR!!! Homecoming is back with several events for alums, including our Jaguar 5K, Family Fun Fair, and athletic games on campus. Which event will we see you at?

From Staff ReportsJaguars, it’s time to come together—One Campus, One Roar: Homecoming 2026 is coming up at Governors State University (GovState).From Sunday, October 25 through Saturday, October 31, GovState’s campus will be full of Jaguar spirit with a week of events planned. From spirit day...

10/09/2026

Homecoming is a family affair! Bring the kids and make new memories at . Join us for a free, family-friendly celebration where alumni can share their Jaguar pride with the next generation while enjoying Homecoming festivities and connecting with campus and community resources.

It’s a chance to reconnect, introduce your little Jaguars to the community you’re part of, and make Homecoming a tradition for the whole family.

We can’t wait to welcome you back!

Register here: https://engage.govst.edu/register/?id=f1a2ce7e-3ac4-4d91-aee3-5451cc5d1c12

10/02/2026

Congratulations to Rene Rivas, recipient of the Alumni Impact Award, given at the Hispanic Heritage Month Symposium by Assoc. Director Kim Gonzalez!

Rene continues to make a difference in the GovState community by sharing his time, knowledge, and experience with students. From speaking on panels and providing financial education to volunteering with the Alumni Association and supporting events, he is always finding ways to give back.

Thank you, Rene, for being such a wonderful ambassador for Governors State University and for helping open doors for the next generation of GovState Latinx students! 👏🎓

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1 University Parkway D34067
University Park, IL
60484

Website

http://www.govst.edu/alumni

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