BOSTON - Twenty-three standout athletes were honored this Wednesday for both their athletic and academic excellence.
2023 Outdoor #AETF All-Academic Teams
The twelve female student-athletes combine to hold a 3.84 grade-point average. Highlighting the women’s All-Academic Team is UAlbany’s Leann Nicholas, who took gold in the triple jump and set a new conference record as well as Aziza Chitagaeya from Binghamton who won the 3000m steeplechase.
The male selections hold a combined 3.85 GPA. The All-Academic team is highlighted by Binghamton’s Matt Cavalier who won the 1500m and Casey Gribben who won the pole vault at the #AETF Championships.
To be eligible for All-Academic, student-athletes must have sophomore athletic eligibility, attain a 3.30 minimum grade-point average and be a contributor on their team. The squad is voted on by a committee made up of America East student-athlete support and athletic communications administrators as well as faculty athletic representatives.
America East is proud to have one of the most comprehensive academic awards programs in the country. In addition to the All-Academic program, Elite 18 Awards are bestowed in each of the conference’s sponsored sports. Additionally, a Scholar-Athlete, someone who distinguishes himself/herself as the top student-athlete in his/her sport, is awarded. From that group, one male and one female is selected the America East Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The conference also recognizes all student-athletes who achieve at least a 3.0 GPA on its Academic Honor Roll, with those achieving a 3.50 average or better receiving Commissioner’s Honor Roll status. The Presidential Scholar-Athlete award recognizes graduating student-athletes who compiled a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher as an undergraduate student. Finally, the Academic Cup is presented to the institution whose student-athletes post the highest grade-point average during that academic year.
About America East: The America East provides its member schools and their athletic programs a platform upon which student-athletes can achieve both collegiate and life success through the promotion and nurturing of athletic excellence, academic achievement and leadership, on and off the field.
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