Alumni Association

Nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Awards are Officially Open!

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Alumni Feature

Dr. Judy Mitchell, President Emerita, Joliet Junior College, and GovState Alumna

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Dr. Judy Mitchell is an accomplished academic and community leader with a strong educational foundation and extensive experience in higher education administration. She earned her MBA in 2004 and BA in 2001 from Governors State University, participating in GovState's Dual Degree Program, after completing two Associate’s Degrees at Joliet Junior College.

Dr. Mitchell is the former President of Joliet Junior College, Interim President of the Romeoville Chamber of Commerce, and Interim Vice President of Administrative Affairs at Oakton College. During her tenure at Joliet Junior College, the institution received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. In 2021, Dr. Mitchell was honored with the Gary W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association. And in 2023, the Alumni Association at GovState awarded Dr. Mitchell the Distinguished Alumni Award for the College of Business.

In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Mitchell is dedicated to community service. She has served on numerous boards, including the Silver Cross Hospital Board, the Will County Habitat for Humanity Board, and Workforce Services of Will County, as well as past involvement with the Centers for Economic Development for Will and Grundy Counties.

We honor Dr. Mitchell for maintaining her mission to serve our communities and advance higher education!

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Interdisciplinary Studies Alumni Event

 

INLD 10 Year Celebration of Alumni, Faculty and Students

In celebration of its 10th year of creating educational and non-profit leaders, the Interdisciplinary Leadership Doctorate (INLD) Program at GovState hosted a 3-day event on March 3-5, 2022. During the three days, they held a research symposium to support graduate students, hosted an alumni, student, and faculty networking event where the GovState community was able to meet connect and engage with the full INLD community, and organized a program meeting where alumni offered professional and academic insight to current students, and faculty provided additional support and guidance to current students as they matriculate through the program.

WELCOME

As one of 58,000 graduates located throughout the U.S. and the world, you recognize the value of your time at Governors State University. Your alumni association provides fellowship through intellectual activities and social gatherings hosted on campus and on the road.

Stay connected to your friends and our campus by joining one of our many clubs, by participating in alumni-sponsored events, service projects and other activities. 

Upgrade to the Premium level alumni membership, you’ll receive special benefits and will be joining a large group of alumni who share a common interest – staying connected with your alma mater. Your membership donation assists the alumni association in providing its programs and services for alumni and the university.

Tell us what you are interested in.  Take the Alumni Survey today!

We hope you’ll use this website as a hub to reach out, reconnect, and renew your relationship with Governors State University. You are one of GovState’s most valuable assets - please feel free to contact us at any time if we can be of service.
Email us at alumnirelations2@govst.edu or Call us at 708.534.7892.