The 46th Annual Golden Eagle Awards celebrated the academic success of the Northern Arizona Athletic Department, with women's basketball's Emily Rodabaugh and cross country, track and field's Drew Bosley and Nico Young earning top honors as the department's top scholar-athletes.

By the Numbers
  • 228 student-athletes across all 15 sports were honored
  • Golden Eagle Awards presented since 1979
State of Play
  • Emily Rodabaugh concluded her fifth year with the NAU women's basketball team with a 4.0 GPA, working towards her Master's in leadership in criminal justice administration
  • Drew Bosley, a five-time Golden Eagle Scholar-Athlete, holds a perfect 4.0 GPA while pursuing his Master's degree in educational foundations
  • Nico Young, a four-time Golden Eagle Scholar Athlete, maintains a 3.9 GPA as a health science, nutrition, and foods major
Bottom Line

Through their exceptional academic achievements and athletic performance, Emily Rodabaugh, Drew Bosley, and Nico Young exemplify the commitment to scholastic achievement within the Northern Arizona Athletic Department, showcasing the balance of excelling in both athletics and academics.