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After years of trying, Ithaca College's men's swim and dive team finally broke through to win their first Liberty League Championship, while the women extended their winning streak to six straight titles. Five program records fell in a single historic meet that had the whole natatorium celebrating. #
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.
The University of Montevallo men's swim team captured their first-ever conference championship just days after the school recommended eliminating their program. Their historic victory came as both the swim and dive programs fight for survival.
The Gustavus Adolphus College women's swim and dive team just secured their third consecutive conference championship, dominating the competition with 788 points. First-year sensation Annika Beck led the way with multiple record-breaking performances across four days of racing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rice University's swim and dive team didn't just defend their conference championship. They dominated it with a 154-point victory that showed this winning program is here to stay.
Australian swimmer Sam Short shattered a Pro Swim Series record that stood for eight years, clocking 3:43.49 in the 400-meter freestyle. The world champion's performance moved him to second in global rankings this season.
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.
The University of Virginia women's swim and dive team just made NCAA history by winning their sixth consecutive national championship, something no team has ever accomplished before. They dominated the competition with a record-breaking 589 points and 36 first-team All-American honors.
The Michigan Wolverines women's swimming team ended a seven-year championship drought with record-breaking performances that secured their first Big Ten title since 2018. Senior athletes who began their careers with heartbreaking losses finally got their championship moment.
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.
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.
Swim Sista Swim is transforming how Black women in the UK experience water, creating safe spaces where they can learn at their own pace. Even confident swimmers are finding community and belonging they never had before.
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.
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