A passionate educator, Dr. Cheryl F. Green believes in the transformative power of education to change lives, and throughout her 37-year career has pioneered the innovation of academic enrichment and student success.
The sixth president of Governors State University, Dr. Green’s position is the culmination of her faculty and leadership roles at institutions from Chicago to Wisconsin, also including Tennessee and Michigan. Committed to service, Dr. Green has shared her expertise as a member of numerous advisory boards throughout her career and received dozens of awards and recognitions.
Among the most recent:
2024
– National HistoryMakers archive feature
– Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, Chi Lambda Lambda Chapter Women in
Excellence in Education award
– Illinois State Comptroller distinguished Women’s History Month honoree
2023
– Illinois State Treasurer Outstanding Commitment in Education
– Chicago United’s Business Leader of Color
2022
– Newsweek magazine feature
– Honorary Grand Marshal of the historic Bud Billiken Parade
– Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Central Regional Director Excellence in Education
award