Nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Awards are Officially Open!

 

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Nominate now and shine a spotlight on outstanding alumni whose achievements inspire and enrich our community! Don't miss this opportunity to nominate deserving candidates and be part of an unforgettable celebration of excellence. Submit your nomination today!

 

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Alumni Feature


Kevin Brookins, Board of Trustees Vice Chair at GovState, Retired Senior Executive of ComEd, and GovState Alumnus
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Embark on the inspiring journey of Kevin Brookins, an esteemed alumnus of Governors State University (GovState), retired Senior Executive of ComEd, and current Vice Chair on the Board of Trustees. Raised in the south suburbs of Chicago, Kevin's parents and educators instilled in him a deep appreciation for education. Guided by their wisdom, he pursued higher education, earning a Master of Business Administration from GovState.

 

Kevin's dedication to his family shines through his remarkable career achievements. While being interviewed he says, “my personal accomplishment that I am most proud of is, being a good husband, being a good father, and being a good son.”

 

As a senior executive at ComEd, Kevin initiated transformative advancements, guided by his leadership and vision. Now serving as Vice Chair on the Board of Trustees, Kevin continues to inspire his community with his commitment to excellence and service.

 

Join us in celebrating Kevin's story, illuminating the spirit of GovState through his unwavering dedication and leadership!

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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.

ALUMNI ANNOUNCEMENTS

GovState ALUMNUS NAMED TO FORTUNE MAGAZINE'S 40 UNDER 40

Jeremy Joyce

Jeremy Joyce, College of Business alumnus and founder of the popular Black People Eats, was named among this year's Fortune 40 under 40. Read the article and join us in congratulating Jeremy!

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