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