WIU Alum Hyatt Earns Top NACA Honor

January 17, 2025


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WIU alum Regina Hyatt will receive the NACA Founder's Award. Hyatt serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs for Mississippi State University. Photo courtesy Mississippi State University
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MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University alumna Regina Hyatt has earned the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) highest honor, the 2025 Founders Award.

Hyatt, a 1994 graduate with a bachelor's degree in political science and a 1997 graduate with a Master of College Student Personnel degree, currently serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs for Mississippi State University.

The NACA's Founders Award is given to individuals who have given their time and talents in such a way as to contribute significantly to NACA.

"My involvement with NACA was integral to my success as a student affairs professional," Hyatt said. "Serving on committees, planning conferences and eventually serving on the board of directors helped me to develop skills that I have used throughout my career. I am honored to be recognized with the Founders Award and grateful for the incredible colleagues who I worked with through NACA over the years."

Hyatt's service with NACA includes membership on the board of directors from 2004-2010, serving as chairperson in 2008-2009, and on the foundation board from 2016-2019, including a term as chairperson in 2017-2018. She also co-founded the NACA Student Organizations Institute and chaired the 2004 NACA national convention.

To learn more about WIU's graduate programs, including the College Student Personnel master's degree, visit wiu.edu/graduate_studies/programs_of_study/.

Posted By: Aaron Viner (AP-Viner@wiu.edu)
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