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Former NFL punter Pat McAfee has donated more than $6 million of his own money to college students and charities through ESPN's College GameDay kicking contests. Even when students miss their kicks, McAfee often donates to university hardship funds, turning weekly football segments into life-changing moments.
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.
A Texas Tech student nailed a field goal on live TV and chose a local volunteer center to receive the prize money. His clutch kick on ESPN's College GameDay is now helping connect thousands of people to community service.
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.
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.
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.
A Massachusetts charter school is helping students earn up to 60 college credits before they even receive their high school diploma. New Heights Charter Public School celebrated a decade of giving Brockton teens a head start on higher education.
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.
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.
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.
Boston College baseball claimed the Beanpot Championship with a 3-1 victory over Northeastern, sparked by Luke Gallo's clutch performance. The Eagles rallied from behind and weathered a 40-minute rain delay to bring the trophy back to Chestnut Hill.
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.
Boston College has tapped two-time national championship coach Luke Murray to transform its men's basketball program. The UConn assistant brings over a decade of elite coaching experience to lead the Eagles.
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.
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