Alayna Yates, a senior on the University of Dayton's women's volleyball team, is a finalist for the R.U.D.Y.S. Awards, which recognize student-athletes for their accomplishments. She excels academically with a 3.97 GPA and has displayed leadership as a SAAC representative. Despite the demands of being a student-athlete, she is also an active writer and involved in curating alumni newsletters. Yates emphasizes the strong community at Dayton and her favorite moment in her athletic career - winning the A-10 tournament. Balancing sports and academics, as well as being a student-athlete since the age of 12, has contributed to her personal growth. Despite assumptions, she aspires to a journalism career in movies and entertainment post-graduation.

By the Numbers
  • 3.97 GPA in Communication (Journalism)
  • 6' 6" Redshirt Junior on Six Pack Volleyball Club
State of Play
  • Alayna Yates is a finalist for the R.U.D.Y.S. Awards, with winners to be announced at the R.U.D.Y.S. Awards Banquet.
  • She has been an active leader in the athletic and academic community at the University of Dayton.
What's Next

Alayna Yates aspires to a journalism career in movies and entertainment post-graduation.

Bottom Line

Alayna Yates, a standout student-athlete at the University of Dayton, embodies excellence both academically and athletically and aspires to a career in journalism post-graduation.