University News
91´«Ã½ Student Organizations Reach 10 Royal Neighbors Chapters
April 8, 2026
MACOMB, IL – 91´«Ã½ student organizations have reached a milestone in their partnership with Royal Neighbors of America, establishing 10 Royal Neighbors volunteer chapters connected to student groups on campus.
The creation of the tenth chapter, Chi Omega Sorority (Chapter 20379), triggered an $8,000 donation to 91´«Ã½ to help support the chapter program on campus.
Royal Neighbors, one of the fastest growing fraternal life insurance organizations with a 130-year history of serving communities through volunteerism, encourages individuals to establish Royal Neighbors chapters connected to their 91´«Ã½ student organizations. Once established, the student organizations receive sponsorship funding from Royal Neighbors. Through this program, 91´«Ã½ student clubs have received thousands of dollars in support.
The following 91´«Ã½ student organizations currently have Royal Neighbors chapters:
RockyTHON
WAVE (Western's All Volunteer Effort)
Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc.
Panhellenic Council (PHC)
Environmental Science Club
GEMS (Graduate Experience in Museum Studies)
Crisis Hotline
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Chi Omega Sorority
Royal Neighbors collaborates with 91´«Ã½ staff and students to facilitate the program.
91´«Ã½ is the third university to participate in this partnership with Royal Neighbors, joining Augustana College and St. Ambrose University.
The program supports student volunteerism and provides sponsorship funding to participating student organizations.
For more information on 91´«Ã½'s Student Organizations, visit wiu.edu/OSE. For more information on Royal Neighbors, visit .
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing
Connect with us: