Four Smith College student-athletes from the swimming and diving teams have earned 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® honors, recognizing their outstanding achievements in athletics and academics. The award showcases the top student-athletes across various NCAA divisions. Honorees include Katherine Welsh, Jessie Wang, Abby Caputo, and Emma Schultz, who contributed to a strong team performance at the NEWMAC Championship. The Bears recorded nine dual meet victories, the highest since the 1985-86 season, further emphasizing their competitive success.

By the Numbers
  • Four Smith student-athletes recognized as CSC Academic All-District®.
  • The Bears achieved nine dual meet wins, the most since the 1985-86 season.
State of Play
  • Smith finished sixth at the NEWMAC Championship.
  • Katherine Welsh competed at the NCAA Division III Northeast-North Diving Regional.
  • Wang, Caputo, and Schultz set a school record in the 400 medley relay at the NEWMAC Championships.
What's Next

With these accolades, the Smith swimming and diving program aims to build on its momentum and continue improving both in competition and academics, as they prepare for future challenges in their respective conferences.

Bottom Line

Recognition of these student-athletes underscores Smith College's commitment to excellence in both sports and academics, reflecting a strong tradition of performance that could inspire continued success in future seasons.