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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A 20-year-old college athlete just became the fastest 110m hurdler in history, shattering a world record that stood for 14 years. Ja'Kobe Tharp ran 12.75 seconds at the NCAA championships, leaving even himself speechless.
Student-athletes at USC Upstate just achieved their highest GPA ever, with 57 earning perfect 4.0s while balancing sports and studies. For the fourth semester in a row, the entire athletic department maintained above a 3.30 average.
Bemidji State freshman Hannah Baker just captured her first collegiate victory in weight throw, launching herself into national rankings. The Beavers women's track team celebrated nine top-five finishes at the Cobber Alumni Open.
Over 16,000 student-athletes across 418 colleges proved you can excel in the pool and the classroom, earning top academic honors this spring. Saint Francis University's swim team posted an impressive 3.64 GPA while competing at the highest level.
A 20-year-old college athlete just shattered a world record that stood for 12 years, running faster than anyone in history. Ja'Kobe Tharp wasn't even expecting it.
Union College field hockey players are proving excellence extends beyond the field, with 11 student-athletes earning national academic honors this year. Three players achieved near-perfect GPAs while helping their team make history.
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