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Last week, we had the honor of celebrating the outstanding achievements of our doctoral graduates in both the Interdisci...
05/25/2026

Last week, we had the honor of celebrating the outstanding achievements of our doctoral graduates in both the Interdisciplinary Leadership and Counselor Education & Supervision programs!
Congratulations, Doctors!! 🎓👏🎉

Congratulations, Mya!!!
05/20/2026

Congratulations, Mya!!!

Caps off to the CEHD Class of 2026!Your hard work, late nights, perseverance, and passion brought you to this moment — a...
05/19/2026

Caps off to the CEHD Class of 2026!

Your hard work, late nights, perseverance, and passion brought you to this moment — and we couldn’t be prouder. 🥳🥳

Celebrating CEHD's Dean Dermer at her retirement party!
05/12/2026

Celebrating CEHD's Dean Dermer at her retirement party!

Dr. Shannon Dermer, Dean of the College of Education and Human Development, will be retiring after decades of dedicated ...
04/30/2026

Dr. Shannon Dermer, Dean of the College of Education and Human Development, will be retiring after decades of dedicated service to Governors State University. Her leadership, passion, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our students, faculty, and campus community. We will miss you, Dean Dermer!!

“Congratulations to all of our presenters at Research Days. I’m really proud of the hard work behind each of these proje...
04/24/2026

“Congratulations to all of our presenters at Research Days. I’m really proud of the hard work behind each of these projects! It takes time and dedication to bring ideas to this point—and it shows! While the journey can be challenging, it is also incredibly rewarding. I am honored to be part of that process, and I cannot wait for next year’s Research Days.”
-Dr. Figen Karadogan

Pictured: Christina Zahorik, Dr. Figen Karadogan, Samantha Desantis, and Elena Popovic

Congratulations to Rebecca Fassbender, a RAD student, who presented her research, “The Impact of Low-Income Status on Co...
04/23/2026

Congratulations to Rebecca Fassbender, a RAD student, who presented her research, “The Impact of Low-Income Status on Co-Curricular Engagement in First-Generation Students” during the GovState Research Days!

CEHD's Research Associate Development (RAD) program supports students as they learn to conduct research and utilize RAD experience to meet their personal and professional goals. Students are matched with CEHD faculty mentors, who supervise their research projects. Rebecca's faculty member is Dr. Sasha Cervantes.

Congratulations to Emma Talamonti, a RAD student, who presented her research, “Supporting Independence: Wearable Technol...
04/22/2026

Congratulations to Emma Talamonti, a RAD student, who presented her research, “Supporting Independence: Wearable Technology Effectiveness for Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment” during the GovState Research Days!

CEHD's Research Associate Development (RAD) program supports students as they learn to conduct research and utilize RAD experience to meet their personal and professional goals. Students are matched with CEHD faculty mentors, who supervise their research projects. Emma's faculty member is Dr. Alli Cipra.

Photo: Emma discussing her research with CEHD Dean, Dr. Shannon Dermer

Congratulations to Kathryn Collins, a RAD student, who presented her research: “Mental Freedom: The Traveler's Map to We...
04/21/2026

Congratulations to Kathryn Collins, a RAD student, who presented her research: “Mental Freedom: The Traveler's Map to Wellbeing” during the GovState Research Days!

CEHD's Research Associate Development (RAD) program supports students as they learn to conduct research and utilize RAD experience to meet their personal and professional goals. Students are matched with CEHD faculty mentors, who supervise their research projects. Kathryn's faculty member is Dr. Figen Karadogan.

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