University of Northwestern Student-Athletes Shine with 85 Academic All-Conference Award Winners
University of Northwestern student-athletes performed exceptionally in the classroom, with 85 Eagles who participated in fall sports receiving Academic All-Conference awards, making it the second most in the conference. The award is given to individuals who achieved a 3.50 GPA or better during their sport's season, with Northwestern having the second highest number of honorees this fall.
The Big PictureThe increase in the number of student-athletes receiving Academic All-Conference awards reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence within the University of Northwestern's athletic programs, contributing to the broader emphasis on balanced development for student-athletes.
By the Numbers- 85 Eagles earned Fall Academic All-UMAC awards.
- 558 student-athletes were named Academic All-Conference.
- 85 Northwestern student-athletes garnered the Academic All-Conference awards.
- Northwestern's 85 awards mark the second-most for a UMAC institution in the fall semester.
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