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Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.
Balancing sports and studies isn't easy, but 47 Jackson College Jets student-athletes just proved it's possible. Seven athletes maintained perfect 4.0 GPAs while competing at the collegiate level.
Over 15,000 college athletes are ditching month-long fundraising slogs for high-energy one-hour sprints that raise an average of $350 per player. The competitive format has helped 154 schools collectively raise $5.2 million while keeping teams focused on training instead of paperwork.
Ten women's lacrosse players at Washington College just proved you can be a scholar and an athlete. Their team earned national academic honors while maintaining a collective 3.2 GPA.
Mid Michigan College just wrapped its best winter sports season ever, with basketball teams reaching nationals and a bowler becoming the school's first All-American. The women's basketball team went undefeated in conference play while bowling's Paige Vallad and Evan Daly rewrote the record books.
A record 157 student-athletes from America East schools earned their degrees with GPAs above 3.75 this year, shattering last year's mark by 19. These scholar-athletes prove you can excel in both the classroom and on the field.
Junior goaltender Monja Wagner returned to Union College with an Olympic bronze medal from Italy, balancing academic responsibilities with athletic glory. The hockey star went from having zero medal expectations to celebrating a historic win against Sweden.
The University of Oklahoma just shattered its fundraising record, pulling in $241 million to support college athletes as sports enter a new era of revenue sharing. Nearly 24,000 donors stepped up, more than doubling last year's total.
The News-Gazette celebrates over two decades of exceptional Illinois athletes who've defined excellence in their sports. From basketball stars to Olympic gymnasts, these athletes represent the best of college athletics.
A Clemson University track and field athlete is speaking out about protecting college sports from chaos threatening opportunities for the next generation. Her personal story shows what's at stake when athletic programs face elimination and roster cuts.
For the first time ever, a college sports bill has passed through committee, moving closer to protecting 500,000 college athletes across America. The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act cleared a major hurdle with a 19-9 vote, even as the nation's two wealthiest athletic conferences pushed back.
A Boston nonprofit has spent 15 years connecting children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating life-changing friendships. More than 4,500 kids have joined teams as official members, attending practices and building confidence alongside 112,500 student athletes.
Slippery Rock University senior Zach Gose shattered his own hammer throw record three times in just five days, pushing himself to new heights with each competition. His journey from breaking barriers to setting NCAA-level marks shows what dedication and constant improvement looks like in action.
College hockey players who mentor the next generation can now apply for a $2,500 postgraduate scholarship that rewards their dedication both on and off the ice. The seventh annual College Hockey Inc. Scholarship celebrates NCAA athletes who build the game by supporting youth hockey.
After intense negotiations, the nation's two most powerful college sports conferences voted Friday to support landmark legislation that could reshape how student athletes get paid. The Protect College Sports Act now has momentum heading to Congress with White House backing.
Anna Roessner shattered her conference record in her very first college meet, clocking 7.36 seconds in the 60-meter dash. The Hillsdale College freshman is already ranked first nationally in Division II and named Freshman of the Year.
A 20-year-old college athlete just shattered a world record that stood for over a decade, running the fastest 110-meter hurdles in history. Ja'Kobe Tharp's stunning performance marks the first world record set at NCAA championships in 50 years.
Johns Hopkins University's athletic department just shattered its fundraising record, pulling in nearly $9 million to support student athletes. The money will help hundreds of competitors access better coaching, mental health resources, and cutting-edge sports science.
Eight top college basketball teams compete in Las Vegas this week for a $500,000 prize pool that goes directly to players. The tournament gives teams that missed March Madness another shot at glory while helping athletes benefit from their talents.
Thousands of college athletes from the Class of 2022 just got unexpected news that could change their futures. A federal judge granted an injunction giving them a fifth year of NCAA eligibility, opening doors many thought had closed forever.
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