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Princeton's women's rowing team just secured their ninth consecutive Ivy League championship, proving that excellence and consistency can go hand in hand. The Tigers pulled ahead after a slow start to claim their 23rd all-time title and punch their ticket to nationals.
Every single senior at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Chicago's south suburbs is heading to college with scholarship offers totaling $54 million. It's the 13th year in a row the school has achieved 100 percent college acceptance.
A Kentucky college cheer team just made school history by claiming their first-ever national championship after staging an impressive comeback in the finals. Six graduating seniors led Georgetown College to victory at the UCA College Nationals in Orlando, proving years of dedication can pay off in spectacular fashion.
A small Montana college just extended the most dominant streak in collegiate forensics history. The Carroll College Talking Saints claimed their 36th consecutive regional championship while celebrating kindness and hard work.
While small liberal arts colleges shutter nationwide, Maine's College of the Atlantic is charting a different course with a $95 million endowment and programs that keep students coming. The Bar Harbor school's new interim president says smart planning is paying off when others can't stay afloat.
The University of Texas captured its fourth NCAA Division I rowing championship in program history, edging out Stanford at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. The victory marks another milestone for the Longhorns, who have dominated the sport in recent years.
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.
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.
Top-ranked Denison University shut out Endicott College 6-0 in the opening game of the NCAA Division III College World Series Championship. The Big Red are now one win away from claiming their first national title in program history.
The Tufts University women's rowing team just made NCAA history, capturing their third consecutive national championship in a stunning sweep at Lake Lanier. Despite racing twice in one day due to weather, the Jumbos dominated every single race they entered.
The University of Texas rowing team claimed their fourth NCAA Championship in six years with a dominating performance that included an unofficial world record. The Longhorns matched their program record with 130 points and captured gold in two individual events.
The University of Washington men's rowing team rallied from behind in the final 100 meters to claim their 22nd national championship, edging rival California by just two seats. The dramatic victory marks the Huskies' third consecutive IRA title and their 11th championship in the last 19 seasons.
The #3 Tennessee Lady Vols rowing team defeated top-ranked Texas by just four points to claim their first-ever SEC Championship on home waters. In a thrilling finish, Tennessee's top crew held off a late Texas surge in the final 250 meters to secure the historic victory.
Underdog Tennessee softball defeated reigning national champion Texas 6-3 in their opening game at the Women's College World Series. Freshman Elsa Morrison launched a three-run homer on her very first pitch, and junior pitcher Sage Mardjetko shut down one of college softball's most powerful offenses.
Harvard's lightweight rowing team just made history with their third consecutive national championship, capping off a second undefeated season. The program's winning culture has created a generation of rowers who've never lost while wearing Crimson.
South Louisiana Community College just earned national recognition for the fifth time in a row, while its innovative approach to serving eight different communities landed it in the top 10 for another prestigious award. The secret? Listening to what each town actually needs.
Davidson College turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into a campus-wide celebration of compassion. Students, faculty, and staff gathered to honor the generosity that defines their community.
Fullerton College just celebrated its 69th annual ceremony recognizing outstanding students who excelled in academics, competition, personal growth, and community service. Two exceptional students earned the top honor of Distinguished Student of the Year.
Santa Fe College just received one of the nation's first "Opportunity College" designations for helping diverse students earn 30% higher wages than average. Only two community colleges in Florida earned this top distinction from Carnegie Classifications.
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.
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