Gannon University Student-Athletes Excel in NCAA Division II Academic Achievement Awards

Strategic Insights -

Gannon University's student-athletes have made a remarkable achievement in the NCAA Division II Academic Achievement Awards, with 164 student-athletes recognized by the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) as 2024-25 Academic Achievement Award recipients. This achievement comes as part of a record-breaking year for the awards program, which celebrated the academic accomplishments of student-athletes in NCAA Division II sponsored sports. The 2024-25 awards program set a new record with 22,756 student-athletes recognized from 202 institutions, surpassing the previous total of 190,032 student-athletes honored since the program's inception.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gannon University student-athletes accounted for 164 Academic Achievement Award recipients, ranking fourth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
  • The PSAC led all Division II conferences with 2,051 recipients, with East Stroudsburg University leading the conference with 242 recipients.
  • The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) celebrated its 18th year of recognizing student-athletes' academic achievements.
  • Traci Murphy, vice president for athletics at Daemen University, highlighted the dedication of Division II student-athletes, stating that the awards program "celebrates the exceptional student-athletes who define excellence across our Division II landscape."
  • Student-athletes must meet the following criteria to qualify for the award: a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher, completion of at least two years of college-level work, and active participation on an intercollegiate team during the previous academic year.
  • The D2 ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), providing educational and networking opportunities, enhancing operating standards, and promoting the profession of Division II athletics directors.
  • Stratton Kowalsky, Peter Karaszcza, Justin Thousand, and Olivia Luongo, among others, were honored for their academic achievements.

Statistics:

  • 22,756 student-athletes were recognized in the 2024-25 NCAA Division II Academic Achievement Awards, setting a new record in the program's history.
  • 2,051 recipients hailed from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), the most among all Division II conferences.
  • East Stroudsburg University led the conference with 242 recipients.
  • Gannon's 164 recipients ranked fourth in the conference.
  • Since the program's inception, 190,032 student-athletes have been honored.
  • Traci Murphy praised the exceptional dedication within the Division II landscape, highlighting the achievements of the awarded student-athletes.

Sources:

  • Gannon University Athletics of Pennsylvania
  • Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA)
  • National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA)