RSO spotlight: Meet the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 

Six female college students sit at a long table holding up multi-colored homemade cards

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) student chapter at Illinois State University was established over 20 years ago as a collaborative effort with Heartland Community College. The primary objective is to provide professional development opportunities, fostering an environment where students can learn and grow.

Alum creates safe space through scholarship

Maureen O’Brien, M.S. ’93, established the O’Brien Family Scholarship at Illinois State to provide support for students who are active in LGBTQ+ registered student organizations.