We are committed to a lifelong pursuit of education and the arts, We are GovState!

Governors State University thrives on cultural and academic centers that enrich the university and its larger community. Attend inspiring visual and performing arts exhibits, partake in civic opportunities, or learn about innovative research initiatives, all right on the GovState campus. 

Center for Performing Arts

Center for Performing Arts

The CPA presents more than 50 performances annually, offering diverse, high quality and affordable cultural and arts education experiences to more than 60,000 people.

Chicago Southland International Film Festival

Chicago Southland International Film Festival

The Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) exists to propel “reel” stories forward and provide a platform for independent filmmakers with diverse perspectives to share their work and grow in their craft.

Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park

Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park

The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park is a collection of 29 master works of large-scale sculpture situated within 100 acres of prairie landscape. 

Social Justice Initiative

Social Justice Initiative

The Social Justice Initiative encourages community engagement based on values of social justice and civic responsibility.

Veterans Resource Center

Veterans Resource Center

Ranked “Best of the Best” by U.S. Veterans Magazine for three consecutive years, the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) holds its motto “Veterans Helping Veterans” to heart.

Visual Arts Gallery

Visual Arts Gallery

The Visual Arts Gallery is committed to creating an excellent, intellectually stimulating, and visually compelling experience for visitors through dynamic exhibitions of established, emerging, and student artists’ work.

Center for Community Media

Center for Community Media

The Center for Community Media (CCM) is a production, teaching and research center that aims to promote, develop, foster and support community access broadcasting to serve the digital information needs of the campus and Southland communities.

Counseling and Wellness Center

Counseling and Wellness Center

The Counseling and Wellness Center’s (CWC) mission is to help improve GovState students’ mental health, academic experiences, and overall well-being through facilitating personal, emotional, and social growth so that they can achieve their goals and aspirations.

Family Development Center

Family Development Center

A child’s early years set the stage for future learning. The Family Development Center (FDC) helps parents and children fill those early years with joy and wonder in a welcoming, nurturing environment.