School: University of Mississippi  Major: Psychology Year: Senior University of Mississippi psychology major Madison Scott is exceptional as a student and athlete of character, according to Yolett McPhee- McCuin, head coach of Ole Miss Women’s Basketball. As a point guard and forward, Scott was a First Team SEC All-Conference Basketball Selection and participant in USA Basketball. Away from the sport, she advocates for youth development in ways such as volunteering at local elementary schools and taking part in literacy programs. McPhee-McCuin said, “she has demonstrated her passion towa ..read more

School: George Washington University Major: Communications Year: Senior Elizabeth Cruz is a midfielder for George Washington University Women’s Soccer. The communications major, who is regularly named on the university’s Dean's List, stands out for her academic and athletic achievements as well as for her community service, according to James Hellekjaer, assistant athletics director of educational support services at George Washington. “She sets a high standard for herself academically and athletically and has made a tremendous impact through her involvement and leadership with Grassroot ..read more

School: Indiana University Major: Finance and Business Analytics Year: Sophomore Natasha Kim plays midfielder for women’s soccer at Indiana University, where she majors in finance and business analytics. She is a member of the Hutton Honors College, is the recipient of the Dean's Scholarship, and is recognized as a Founders Scholar. “Natasha exemplifies the true spirit of a student-athlete at Indiana University and the women’s soccer program, dedicating herself not only to academic and athletic excellence but also to serving her campus and community,” said Erwin Van Bennekom, women’s socc ..read more

School: University of Georgia Major: Communications Studies Year: Senior University of Georgia gymnast Vanessa Deniz majors in communication studies with a minor in fashion merchandising. Throughout her collegiate career, the Georgia Bulldog has received several academic honors, including being named to the Academic All-Big 12 Conference Team and the UGA Dean's List. Deniz is a devoted guest services volunteer at Athens Church in Athens, Georgia. She participates in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and organizes weekly Team Bible Study for the university’s gymnastics team. In the loc ..read more

School: University of Mississippi Major: MPH Year: Senior McKenzie Long is the 2023 Women’s 200-Meter Outdoor Track and Field SEC Champion — and runner-up in the subsequent NCAA meet. The sprinter is pursuing an MPH at the University of Mississippi, where she has been recognized on the AD Honor Roll and the SEC Honor Roll. She also volunteers in projects supporting food sustainability and security. “She has done all the necessary things to set herself up, so that when she does finish her career in sport, she will have a profession to transition into,” said Connie Price- Smith, the track a ..read more

School: Weber State University Major: Business Administration Year: Senior Ana Morett, majoring in business administration and professional sales at Weber State University, put in work on the tennis court to be named Big Sky Conference League MVP. Morett served as Weber State’s SAAC president; she participated on the university president's Diversity Council, with the local FCA, and in team and community service projects. “Ana is the perfect example of servant leadership,” said Kayla Morgan, the associate athletics director for Weber State Athletics. “She is genuine, humble, and selfless. While ..read more

School: Georgia Tech Major: Business Administration Year: Senior Georgia Tech business administration major Myles Collins claims Dean's List accolades and recognition as a three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll recipient. The men’s cross-country athlete has the honor of being named to the 2023 CSC Academic All-District Team and the 2023 ACC All-Academic Indoor Track and Field Team. Collins’s fellow Yellow Jackets also laud his efforts in non-academic, non-athletic pursuits. Through volunteerism, the service-minded runner advocates for voter awareness, clean neighborhoods, and food access. “Myles ..read more

School: University of California Major: Legal Studies Year: Senior Chase Griffin, a legal studies major at the University of California, Los Angeles, sets the example as an active supporter of programs to combat food insecurity. The Bruins quarterback donates part of his NIL earnings to such causes. Griffin, who earned the UCLA Athletics Academic & Student Services Success Award in 2021, is a three-time Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll member and 14-time Athletic Director's Honor Roll member. He is also a three-time Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar honoree. “Chase is consistent in everything he do ..read more

School: Weber State University Major: Professional Sales Year: Senior Dillon Jones is a forward on the men’s basketball team at Weber State University, where he takes the initiative to volunteer in community projects. The professional sales major was a unanimous selection to the All- Big Sky, First Team, and he earned First-Team All-District honors from the USBWA and the NABC. Jones will go down as one of the best to ever play basketball at Weber State, said Eric Duft, head coach for Wildcats Men’s Basketball. “In addition to an incredible career that will see him get drafted to the NBA, Dillo ..read more

School: West Virginia University Major: Finance Year: Sophomore Marcus Caldeira strives to improve his skills as a forward for men’s soccer at West Virginia University. He also commits time away from the pitch to engage with children at local schools and hospitals. This is while Caldeira maintains a 4.00 GPA in finance — he has appeared on the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll and the President's List. As such, the Mountaineer has been named to College Soccer News First- Team All-American, United Soccer Coaches Second-Team All-American, United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Regional First T ..read more