Shenandoah University celebrates academic excellence of athletes

Excellence in both the field of play and academics has once again been manifested among the student-athletes at Shenandoah University. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics recently announced its Athletic Director’s List honorees for the Spring 2023 semester, featuring an impressive 349 student-athletes who achieved a semester GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Among the distinguished honorees are student-athletes from Front Royal, VA, including David Kelly, Aaliyah Chunn, Brennan Komelasky, and Caleb Reedy. Patrick Coffron, also from Front Royal, VA, and Cody Crawford of Linden, VA, have also earned their well-deserved spots on the list.

The exemplary academic performance of these athletes reflects Shenandoah University’s commitment to providing a comprehensive learning experience that intertwines sports and academics, instilling discipline, dedication, and perseverance among its students.

A remarkable 243 of these honorees also made the university’s Dean’s List with a GPA of 3.50 or higher, and 111 earned an exceptional GPA of 3.90 or higher to be named to the President’s List. All 22 sports at Shenandoah were represented on the Athletic Director’s and Dean’s lists, further attesting to the balanced focus on physical prowess and academic rigor within the athletic department.

Established in 1875 and headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, Shenandoah University continues to pride itself on being a private, nationally recognized university that blends professional career experiences with a wide-ranging education. For more information, visit su.edu.