President Cheryl Green speaks to the Governors State community at her retirement banquet. (Chris Weber/H-F Chronicle)
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GovState President Cheryl Green dies after battle with illness

Recently retired Governors State University President Cheryl Green died on April 23.

Cheryl Green
Cheryl Green

An email to the community from Interim University President Corey Bradford announced Green’s passing following a lengthy illness on April 24.

Green retired on March 1 after serving as the university’s sixth president for four years. In August of 2024, she announced her retirement and disclosed her ongoing battle with cancer. 

“Green was passionate about community, education, and student success,” Bradford…

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