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 Picture

The 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.
State of Play
  • 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.