Millikin University and the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) have announced the recipients of the Jack Swartz Award and the CCIW Dave Wrath Academic All-Conference team for fall 2023. Senior men's cross country runner Bradyn Olmstead and junior women's volleyball player Kailee Itzenhuiser were honored with the Jack Swartz award for excelling in academics while leading their teams in on-field performance. Additionally, the CCIW Dave Wrath Academic All-Conference Team recognizes student-athletes who are enrolled full-time, participate in varsity sports, and maintain at least a 3.30 cumulative GPA.

By the Numbers
  • Jack Swartz winners must have at least a 3.50 grade point average
  • To be recognized as Academic All-Conference, student-athletes must carry at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average
  • Freshmen and first-year transfer students are not eligible for these honors
State of Play
  • The fall 2023 CCIW Dave Wrath Academic All-Conference team includes students from various sports, such as football, men's and women's soccer, volleyball, women's triathlon, cross country, women's golf, and women's tennis
Bottom Line

The announcement of the fall CCIW Academic All-Conference honorees at Millikin University highlights the exemplary performance of student-athletes in balancing academic achievements with their participation in varsity sports. This recognition underscores the importance of maintaining high academic standards while excelling in athletic endeavors.