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Trailblazers in Technology and Science: 20 Leading HBCUs

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2 years ago

June 7, 2024

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been instrumental in providing quality education and fostering innovation. Today, they continue to excel, particularly in the fields of technology and science. Here, we highlight 20 HBCUs that are leading the way in these critical areas.

1. North Carolina A&T State University

Renowned for its engineering programs, especially in computer science and electrical engineering. The Center for Advanced Materials and Smart Structures exemplifies its commitment to cutting-edge research.

2. Howard University

Offers strong programs in engineering, computer science, and health sciences. The Howard University Research Centers in Minority Institutions focus on advancing health disparities and technological innovations.

3. Florida A&M University (FAMU)

Known for pioneering research in agriculture, environmental sciences, and engineering. FAMU collaborates with Florida State University to provide joint engineering programs.

4. Tuskegee University

A leader in aerospace science engineering, housing the Tuskegee University Center for Advanced Materials, which develops technologies for the aerospace industry.

5. Morgan State University

Strong in engineering, computer science, and bio-environmental sciences. Home to the National Center for Transportation Management, Research, and Development.

6. Prairie View A&M University

Excels in electrical and computer engineering, hosting the Center of Excellence for Communication Systems Technology Research.

7. Jackson State University

Leading in meteorology, computer science, and environmental science, with research centers focused on climate change and environmental preservation.

8. Hampton University

Offers robust programs in marine and environmental science, atmospheric science, and physics. The Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute provides advanced healthcare solutions.

9. Clark Atlanta University

Known for its biotechnology, computational science, and data analytics programs. The Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development is at the forefront of cancer research.

10. Spelman College

A top liberal arts college for women, with strong emphasis on STEM education and research in environmental sciences and health disparities.

11. Morehouse College

Focuses on producing leaders in STEM fields, with significant research in computer science, physics, and mathematics.

12. Xavier University of Louisiana

Excels in the health sciences, particularly in pharmacy and biomedical research. Known for producing a high number of African American medical graduates.

13. Tennessee State University

Offers strong programs in engineering, computer science, and agricultural sciences. Engages in extensive research in renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

14. Alabama A&M University

Known for its research in agricultural and environmental sciences, as well as strong engineering programs.

15. Southern University and A&M College

Focuses on advanced research in engineering, agricultural sciences, and computer science. Hosts the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

16. Fayetteville State University

Offers robust programs in computer science, cybersecurity, and business technology, preparing students for the digital economy.

17. Bowie State University

Strong in computer science, information systems, and bioinformatics. Houses the Maryland Center for Computing Education.

18. Norfolk State University

Known for its engineering and computer science programs, particularly in cybersecurity and information assurance.

19. Delaware State University

Offers strong programs in biological sciences, agriculture, and natural resources. Engages in significant research in biotechnology and environmental science.

20. Alcorn State University

Known for its agricultural research and biotechnology programs. The Alcorn State University Biotechnology Center conducts cutting-edge research in plant and animal sciences.

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Howard Alumnus Chequan Lewis Takes the Helm as CEO of Crunch Fitness

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2 weeks ago

August 18, 2026

HBCU ORIGINAL

Former Mister Howard Chequan Lewis is bringing lessons in leadership, ambition and legacy from Howard University into his new role leading one of the world’s largest fitness brands.

Howard University alumnus Chequan Lewis has reached another major milestone in a career that has taken him from Washington, D.C. classrooms to executive leadership.

Lewis, a 2005 Howard graduate, has been named CEO of Crunch Fitness after previously serving as the company’s president. He now leads a global fitness organization with more than 550 locations and millions of members around the world.

It is a path Lewis admits he did not originally picture for himself.

When he graduated from Howard, Lewis had his sights set on politics and even dreamed of one day becoming President of the United States. Business leadership was not part of his original plan.

Still, the same ambition that pushed him toward politics eventually helped him build a career that included leadership roles at Pizza Hut and Crunch Fitness.

For Lewis, Howard University played a major role in preparing him to take advantage of opportunities he could not have predicted.

From Howard to Corporate Leadership

Lewis studied political science and economics at Howard, where he built an impressive record as a student.

During his time on campus, he served as Mister Howard, participated in student government, became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and graduated with a perfect GPA.

He credits the university with teaching him not to place limits on what he could accomplish.

That mindset became important as his career moved in directions far different from what he imagined as a college student.

Lewis later attended Harvard Law School before building experience in business and corporate leadership. He began his professional career at McMaster Carr Supply Company before eventually joining Pizza Hut U.S.

At Pizza Hut, Lewis served as chief operating officer and also became the company’s first chief equity officer. His responsibilities included operations, workplace culture, talent development and community impact.

Those experiences eventually helped lead Lewis to Crunch Fitness.

He joined Crunch as president in 2024 and helped oversee a major period of expansion for the company. Crunch grew into a systemwide business valued at approximately $1.5 billion before Lewis moved into the CEO position.

Building the Next Chapter of Crunch Fitness

As CEO, Lewis is responsible for the overall direction of Crunch Fitness.

His responsibilities include operations, branding, marketing, member experience, franchise relationships, innovation and global expansion.

Crunch currently operates clubs in the United States and international markets including Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and India.

Lewis expects the company to continue expanding rapidly, with hundreds of additional locations possible in the coming years.

But his vision goes beyond simply opening more gyms.

Lewis wants Crunch to become a brand that plays a meaningful role in people’s lives.

For him, fitness centers can become places where people improve their health, gain confidence, find employment opportunities and begin working toward a better version of themselves.

That larger purpose is something Lewis considers central to the next stage of Crunch’s growth.

Howard Remains at the Center of His Story

Although Lewis later attended Harvard, he continues to describe Howard as the institution that had the greatest influence on the leader he became.

Howard gave him more than an education.

It exposed him to Black history, culture, achievement and leadership while surrounding him with people who pushed him academically and personally.

Lewis has said the leadership qualities he carries today were shaped primarily by his family, his faith and Howard University.

His connection to the university remains strong.

In 2024, Lewis returned to Howard’s School of Business as part of its Executive Lecture Series. His presentation, Legendary: Powered by Legacy, gave him an opportunity to speak directly with students sitting in the same classrooms and walking the same campus he once did.

The moment carried special meaning because Lewis remembered visiting the School of Business as an undergraduate.

Although he was not a business student, he would notice the photographs of executives and business leaders displayed as part of the school’s Executive Lecture Series.

Years later, Lewis returned as one of the leaders invited to share his own journey.

For Lewis, leadership is also connected to what a person leaves behind.

He views legacy as more than what previous generations provide. It also includes what today’s leaders create and pass to the people coming behind them.

Choosing Howard

Lewis’ connection with Howard began before he ever arrived in Washington.

He grew up in an HBCU family with strong ties to Tougaloo College in Mississippi, where his parents met.

Many members of his family expected him to continue that tradition.

Lewis chose another direction.

His interest in politics attracted him to Washington, D.C., while Howard’s history attracted him to the university itself.

The accomplishments of Howard figures such as Thurgood Marshall, Charles Hamilton Houston, Andrew Young and Donny Hathaway helped Lewis see the university as a place where he could become the person he wanted to be.

As a top student coming out of Haltom High School in Texas, Lewis had several academic options. Still, he believed Howard was the right place to begin his college journey.

Looking back, he considers choosing Howard at 17 years old one of the most important decisions of his life.

A Message for the Next Generation

Lewis now uses his platform to encourage young people and future leaders to think beyond the careers they currently imagine.

His own journey demonstrates why.

The political science and economics student who once dreamed about running the country eventually became the leader of a billion dollar fitness organization.

Lewis encourages students to dream big while also developing the skills needed to turn opportunity into results.

He emphasizes preparation, authenticity, humility, intentional leadership and substance.

He also challenges younger leaders to aim beyond the accomplishments of the people they admire.

For Howard students, Lewis’ career represents another example of how an HBCU experience can prepare graduates to lead across industries they may never have originally considered.

His career has taken him from Howard University to Harvard Law School, Pizza Hut and now the top position at Crunch Fitness.

Through every chapter, Howard remains part of the foundation.

And as Lewis begins his tenure as CEO, his story continues to show that the path from an HBCU campus can lead almost anywhere.

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HBCU Athletic Conference Celebrates 988 Student-Athletes on 2025–26 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

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4 weeks ago

August 6, 2026

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NEW ORLEANS — The HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) proudly announced its Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2025–26 academic year, honoring 988 student-athletes for balancing athletic competition with academic excellence.

To earn a spot on the honor roll, student-athletes maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher during the semester their specific sport concluded. Among the honorees, 109 students achieved a flawless 4.0 GPA.

Top Performing Institutions

Member institutions demonstrated exceptional dedication in the classroom, led by:

Wiley University: 153 student-athletes
Stillman College: 105 student-athletes
Talladega College: 92 student-athletes

Released: August 4, 2026

DILLARD

Athlete	Sport	Classification	GPA
Sienna Adigun	VB	JR	3.4
Nevaeh Bax	VB	SO	3.16
Kadence Busby	VB	SO	3.804
Ajanae Chatham	VB	JR	3.32
Saige Grider	VB	SR	3.58
Aiko Helper	VB	SR	3.71
Jasmyne Mumphrey	VB	JR	3.29
Sarai Rogers	VB	JR	3.10
Nanyelis Sosa Moreno	VB	SR	3.057
Makaela Swoopes	VB	SO	3.136
Cadence Thomas	VB	JR	3.23
Gabrielle Washington	VB	JR	3.26
Kendle Wright	VB	SO	3.187
Dillen Pritchett	VB	FR	3.71
Phillip Issac	MXC	FR	3.285
K’Mon Washington	MXC	SO	3.282
Elijah Williams	MXC	FR	4.00
Karlise Davison	WXC	FR	3.64
Nhaydia Flowers	WXC	FR	3.941
Faith Alessandra	WBB	SR	3.189
Brooklyn Baltzell	SB	SO	3.294
Ca’Terra Bates	SB	JR	3.106
Jessica Battiste	SB	JR	3.407
Tae Boze	BB	SO	3.205
Zoee Brown	CHEER	SR	3.038
Mackenzie Cannon	WT&F	FR	3.517
Mason Carpenter	MBB	FR	3.3
Riliea Chambers	CHEER	SR	3.282
Jaylon Chapman	MTen	FR	3.242
DaCarter Coleman	MBB	SO	3.424
WeiChiao Chen	WTen	SO	3.53
Shane Davis	MBB	JR	3.158
T-Anna Dawkins	WT&F	JR	3.757
Alexandria Dawson	Dance	JR	3.411
Monroe Evans	BB	FR	3
Amayiah Franklin	SB	FR	3.09
Cameron Fusilier-Johnson	Dance	SO	3.681
Ashlynn Gaston	SB	FR	3.424
Lauren Hall	WT&F	JR	3.089
Farrah Ibrahim	Wten	JR	3.877
Nour Ibrahim	MTen	SR	3.386
Aaron Jackson	MBB	SO	3.166
Donovan Jackson	BB	JR	3.086
Taylor Jackson	WBB	SO	3.9
Siddharth Arya	MTen	SO	3.507
Chase Lacy	BB	SO	3.317
Mea Landry	SB	JR	3.042
Matthew LeBlanc	BB	JR	3.406
Michael Lewis	BB	FR	3.757
Laron Louis Jr	MBB	SO	3.583
Maurice Lyles	MT&F	FR	3.204
Kydell Miner	MT&F	FR	3.142
Markel Myles	MT&F	JR	3.218
Ellis Nelson	MT&F	FR	3.258
Gia Pereira	WTen	FR	3.937
Mhallayah Picou	SB	SO	3.092
Kylie Price	SB	FR	3.709
Noah Riley	BB	SO	3.489
Trenton Rosebourgh	BB	SO	3.698
Liara Skinner	Dance	SR	3.68
Sorin Stallworth	BB	SO	3.655
Ja’Lise Stewart	SB	FR	3.757
Jordan Thomas	MT&F	FR	3.166
Tarique Tonge-Bobia	MTen	SO	3.462
Gustavo Torrealba	BB	SO	3.166
Kyiera Torrence	SB	SO	3.064
Eddie Velazquez	BB	JR	3.584
Shaloni Walker	WT&F	SO	3.838
Mckenzie Warner	Cheer	JR	3.466
Kendall Washington	MBB	FR	3.172
Dellvyn Williams	BB	FR	3.354

FISK

Athlete Sport s	Sport	Classification	GPA
Kaia Barnett	Women’s Volleyball	Junior	4.00
Charis Benjamin	Women’s Volleyball	Sophomore	3.22
Paige Browning	Women’s Volleyball	Freshman	3.42
Shelby Chamberlin	Women’s Volleyball	Sophomore	3.21
Delaney Farver	Women’s Volleyball	Senior	3.53
Nailah Gupton	Women’s Volleyball	Senior	3.32
Reagan Jones	Women’s Volleyball	Junior	3.91
Kaidence Morton	Women’s Volleyball	Junior	3.14
Michelle Kenton	Women’s Volleyball	Junior	3.42
La’Niya Lumpkin	Women’s Volleyball	Junior	3.28
Chennille McClellan	Women’s Volleyball	Freshman	3.11
Trinity Stevenson	Women’s Volleyball	Junior	3.50
Niamiah Taylor	Women’s Volleyball	Freshman	3.81
Natasha Veness	Women’s Volleyball	Senior	3.97
Daisjah Ball	WXC/ Track & Field	Junior	3.12/3.17
DeMarionna Branch	WXC/WBB	Freshman	3.19/3.01
Krista Brandon	WXC/WBB/Track & Field	Sophomore	3.35/3.12
LaPromise Davis	Women’s Cross Country	Freshman	3.58
Destiny Henry	WXC/ Track & Field	Sophomore	3.43/3.69
Olivia Williams	WXC/ Track & Field	Freshman	3.11/3.02
Mgdie Ali	Men’s Cross Country	Freshman	3.30
Edgar Alvarez	MXC/ Track & Field	Freshman	3.76
A’sah Glenn	MXC/ Track & Field	Senior	3.07/3.13
Taevion Gowdy	MXC/ Track & Field	Freshman	3.19/3.51
Kailon Taylor	MXC/ Track & Field	Freshman	3.41/3.08
Derrich Trent, Jr.	Men’s Cross Country	Freshman	3.01
Jerome Malone	Men’s Cross Country	Freshman	3.02
Joshua Alexander	Men’s Basketball Basketball	Junior	3.77
Carrington Allen	Men’s Basketball	Senior	3.60
Kailon Benton-Hamilton	Men’s Basketball	Senior	3.73
Ta’San Coleman	Men’s Basketball	Sophomore	3.11
Trenton Connolly	Men’s Basketball	Junior	3.85
Mark-Dameon Cooper	Men’s Basketball	Senior	3.25
Terrance Cross	Men’s Basketball	Senior	3.56
Andrew Ford	Men’s Basketball	Sophomore	3.03
Lucious Jackson	Men’s Basketball	Senior	3.21
Elijah Jointer	Men’s Basketball	Junior	3.11
Nicholas Kennard	Men’s Basketball	Graduate	3.45
Simeon Williams II	Men’s Basketball	Junior	3.10
Jayla Hawkins	Women’s Basketball	Freshman	3.80
Amaya Scott	WBB/ Track & Field	Sophomore	3.10
Jackie Bownes	Women’s Track & Field	Graduate	3.19
Makia Rosado	Women’s T&F/W. Gymnastics	Freshman	3.43
Henry Baskin	Men’s Golf	Graduate	3.35
Alec Johnson	Men’s Golf	Sophomore	3.07
Gregory Terrell	Men’s Golf	Sophomore	3.26
Karlye Drake	Women’s Golf	Sophomore	3.32
Allie Berkley	Women’s Gymnastics Gymnastics	Senior	3.26
Zanna Brewer	Women’s Gymnastics	Senior	3.47
Jordynn Cromartie	Women’s Gymnastics	Senior	3.15
Hadassah Diggs	Women’s Gymnastics	Freshman	3.62
Kennedi Johnson	Women’s Gymnastics	Freshman	3.52
Liberty Mora	Women’s Gymnastics	Senior	3.68
Aliyah Reed- Hammon	Women’s Gymnastics	Senior	3.35
Ciniah Rosby	Women’s Gymnastics	Junior	3.55
Aiyana Thomas	Women’s Gymnastics	Sophomore	3.75

HUSTON-TILLOTSON

Athlete	Sport	Classification	GPA
Aniyah Asberry	Volleyball	So.	3.54
Davyn Johnson	Volleyball	Fr.	3.80
Adeja Peterson	Volleyball	So.	3.63
Aubrey Taylor	Volleyball	Fr.	3.12
Amaiya Williams	Volleyball	Jr.	3.75
Jose Camarena	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3.375
Caden Cornwell	Men’s Soccer Soccer	So.	3.75
Alejandro Cruz	Men’s Soccer	Fr.	3.063
Aden DeJute	Men’s Soccer	Sr.	4.00
Trenton Fannin	Men’s Soccer	So.	3.44
J.D. Gutierrez	Men’s Soccer		3.63
Christian Kisukulu	Men’s Soccer	Grad.	3.40
Sebastian Landes	Men’s Soccer	Fr.	3.00
Christian Leon	Men’s Soccer	Fr.	3.18
Rodrigo Lizarraga	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3.00
Loic Nziza	Men’s Soccer	Fr.	3.38
Omar Ponce	Men’s Soccer	Fr.	3.63
Hank Sullins	Men’s Soccer	So.	3.73
Sallie Buhr	Women’s Soccer	Fr.	4.00
Sidney Cansino	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.40
Sara De Jesus	Women’s Soccer	So.	3.80
Kayla Evans	Women’s Soccer	Sr.	3.67
Imeri Hernandez	Women’s Soccer	Fr.	3.12
Kiara Leiton	Women’s Soccer Soccer	Jr.	4.00
Juliet Morales-Martinez	Women’s Soccer	So.	3.81
Jerusalem Rodriguez	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.00
Nataly Sorto	Women’s Soccer	Sr.	3.40
Krystal Trejo	Women’s Soccer	Fr.	3.12
Caleb Campbell	Men’s Basketball	Jr.	3.33
Kemondreon Cansler	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3.20
Kaden Davis	Men’s Basketball	Fr.	3.67
Jadyn Gray	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3.11
Cade Holzman	Men’s Basketball	Jr.	3.25
Nikolas Morin	Men’s Basketball	Jr.	3.81
Braelon Seals	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3.26
Xaria Culver	Women’s Basketball	Jr.	4.00
Jade Hilliary	Women’s Basketball	So.	4.00
Bria Jackson	Women’s Basketball	Jr.	3.47
Destiny Stanford	Women’s Basketball	Grad.	3.25
Haven Verrett	Women’s Basketball	Fr.	3.40
Serese Williams	Women’s Basketball Basketball	So.	4.00
Patricia Holmes	Cheerleading		3.63
Naima Rattley	Cheerleading		3.33
Lorin Stewart	Cheerleading		3.56
Chloe Sutton	Cheerleading		3.47
Diara Guy	Men’s Track & Field	So.	3.60
Thierry Harrison	Men’s Track & Field	Fr.	3.18
Nashel Kapeta	Men’s Track & Field	Jr.	3.60
Jaiden Parker	Men’s Track & Field	Fr.	3.77
Chazz Peters	Men’s Track & Field	Fr.	3.20
Danae Chris-Anderson	Women’s Track & Field	Jr.	4.00
Tachiana Etienne	Women’s Track & Field	So.	3.12
Jariah Jackson-Simon	Women’s Track & Field	So.	3.20
Kenyatta Sterling	Women’s Track & Field	Fr.	3.63
Weston Bailey	Baseball	Sr.	3.00
Adrian German	Baseball	Fr.	3.44
Anthony Larzabal	Baseball	Sr.	3.57
Cullen Lee	Baseball Baseball	So.	3.00
Evan Mendoza	Baseball	Jr.	3.40
Edgar Muniz	Baseball	Jr.	3.00
Jacob Perez	Baseball	Jr.	3.80
Chris Rodriguez	Baseball	Jr.	3.25
Ryan Rodriguez	Baseball	Jr.	3.46
Rylan Taylor	Baseball	Jr.	3.00
Ethan Walker	Baseball	Jr.	3.26
Jeremiah Wiley	Baseball	Sr.	4.00
Kieana Cruz	Softball	Fr.	3.00
Denae Hernandez	Softball	Sr.	4.00
Hailey-Jane Holder	Softball	Fr.	4.00
Aliyah Resendiz	Softball	Sr.	3.07
Madison Stimpson	Softball	Sr.	3.25

OAKWOOD

Athlete	Sport	Classification	GPA
Hismary Hernandez	Women’s Soccer	Sr.	4.00
Makaila DeVelde	Women’s Soccer Soccer	Fr.	3.46
Lisa-Faith Dieujuste	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.12
Shaniyah Gowdie	Women’s Soccer	Fr.	3.77
Paula Montano	Women’s Soccer	So.	3.56
Allyson Patterson	Women’s Soccer	Fr.	3.77
Nicevarlyn Phillippe	Women’s Soccer	Sr.	3.61
Daiely Regus	Women’s Soccer	Sr.	3.53
Norma Rodriguez	Women’s Soccer	So.	3.36
Amarlin Sosa	Women’s Soccer	Sr.	3.26
Kelsey Wisdom	Women’s Soccer	Fr.	3.82
Isaac Abrahams	Men’s Soccer	So.	3.27
Neriah Bean	Men’s Soccer	So.	3.24
Michee Florimond	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3.89
Akio Lopez Hirata	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3.80
Innocent Nshimiyimana	Men’s Soccer	Sr.	3.11
Marcquan Orival	Men’s Soccer	Sr.	3.27
Angel Sabillon	Men’s Soccer	Fr.	3.65
Vuyo Sibanda	Men’s Soccer Soccer	So.	4.00
Joel Sotomayor Terrones	Men’s Soccer	So.	3.76
David Thompson	Men’s Soccer	Sr.	3.51
Moral Uwineza	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3.23
Kevin Velasquez Lopez	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3.21
Cameryn Bucknor	Women’s Volleyball	Sr.	4.00
Anna Jones	Women’s Volleyball/Softball	Sr.	3.88
Morgan Bone	Women’s Volleyball/Basketball	Jr.	3.26
Myah Beasley	Women’s Volleyball	Sr.	3.89
Mona Okello	Women’s Volleyball	Jr.	3.68
Miriangie Rondon	Women’s Volleyball	Sr.	4.00
Arial Smith	Women’s Volleyball	Sr.	3.01
Alexis Wiley	Women’s Volleyball	Jr.	4.00
Landen Bradley	Baseball	So.	3.50
Terrance Carr	Baseball	So.	3.00
Jayden Coleman	Baseball	Jr.	3.54
Jeffrey Edmondson	Baseball	Fr.	3.75
Jacob Guimarin	Baseball Baseball	Fr.	3.66
Jordan Jennings	Baseball	Sr.	3.78
Elijah Kennedy	Baseball	So.	3.28
Corey Levy	Baseball	Jr.	3.67
Framber Rodriguez	Baseball		3.90
Jayden Rolling	Baseball	Sr.	3.00
Derrick Sanders	Baseball	Jr.	3.74
Jaylen Sharpe	Baseball	Fr.	3.08
Damon Fann	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3.48
Chase Jackson	Men’s Basketball	So.	3.42
Julius Mitchell	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	4.00
Naftal Morara	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3.23
Trenisha Adams	Women’s Basketball	Sr.	3.72
Jakyla Diawara	Women’s Basketball	Jr.	3.18
Brittney Howell	Women’s Basketball	Sr.	3.51
Maliyah Hughes	Women’s Basketball	Jr.	3.45
Lydia Josiah	Women’s Basketball	So.	3.85
Jatya Luster	Women’s Basketball Basketball	Fr.	4.00
Madison McDonald	Women’s Basketball	Sr.	3.00
Alecia Reasor	Women’s Basketball	Sr.	3.80
Shaniyah Sanders	Women’s Basketball	Fr.	3.53
Jay’Lenia Thomas	Women’s Basketball	Jr.	3.41
Ka’Nijha Arrington	Softball	Fr.	3.56
Amali Creque	Softball	Fr.	3.51
Kaley Fuller	Softball	Sr.	3.71
Jordan Howard	Softball	So.	3.88
Toni Sims	Softball	So.	3.21
Sara Tate	Softball	So.	3.57
Nichole Tomberlain	Softball	Fr.	3.95

PAUL QUINN

Athlete Sport s	Sport	Classification	GPA
Arturo Saldana	M. Soccer		3.93
Kyan L Pompolina	M. Soccer		3.86
Benedikt Meinigke	M. Soccer		3.69
Andrew Martinez	M. Soccer		3.68
Tahrick Smith	M. Soccer		3.61
Zerghio Martinez	M. Soccer		3.50
Daniel Duvall	M. Soccer		3.47
Mateusz Gladych	M. Soccer		3.45
Otto Vasquez	M. Soccer		3.33
Juan Mendoza	M. Soccer		3.30
Amado Garcia	M.Soccer		3.29
Santiago Catano	M. Soccer		3.24
Morgan Kendall	M. Soccer		3.11
Mario Segura	M. Soccer		3.10
Jaylynn Gonzales	W. Soccer		3.96
Vannesa Ayala	W. Soccer		3.87
Mavis Ankomah	W. Soccer Soccer		3.87
Juila Moreira	W. Soccer		3.79
Maritza Tinoco	W. Soccer		3.78
Jackie Aguilar	W. Soccer		3.75
Julia Moreara	W. Soccer		3.61
Mia Hawkins	W. Soccer		3.57
Dulce Valdez	W. Soccer		3.56
Destiny Cordona	W. Soccer		3.50
Miranda Tapia	W. Soccer		3.49
Yanina Mejia	W. Soccer		3.40
Simara Barton	W. Soccer		3.35
Thais Costa	W. Soccer		3.19
Cora Hurst	W. Soccer		3.11
Silvia Marban	W. Soccer		3.10
Gabrielle Azvedo	W. Soccer		3.01
Anhi Bernal	W. Soccer		3.00
Julian Sportser	MBB		3.92
Tayvion Fisher	MBB	Sr.	3.79
Joshua Ashton	MBB		3.70
Mekhi Johnson	MBB	Jr.	3.67
Semiyaes Williams	MBB		3.63
Trey Williams	MBB		3.59
TJ Mitchell	MBB	Fr.	3.52
Carlos Pastran	MBB		3.50
Rhasod Ballard	MBB	Sr.	3.41
Deon Mclaughlin	MBB		3.39
Isaiah McCallam	MBB	Sr.	3.35
Jeb Tobin	MBB		3.25
Malcolm King	MBB	Sr.	3.10
John Harrison	MBB	Jr.	3.02
Aiyana Sams	WBB	Jr.	3.83
Emery Black	WBB	Jr.	3.64
Zaire Brown	WBB	Sr.	3.45
Tyreshia Sessions	WBB		3.33
Tyla Roberts	WBB	Jr.	3.26
Crystal Jones	WBB	Jr.	3.22
Cierra Taylor	WBB	Jr.	3.22
Canai McPherson	WBB	Sr.	3.08
Jakayla Morrow	VB	Jr.	4.00
JaQuelle Felton	VB	Jr.	3.94
Jada McNeely	VB		3.93
Laila Beck	VB	Jr.	3.90
Airianna Pickens	VB	Jr.	3.82
Kristen Williams	VB	So.	3.73
A’Niyah Harrison	VB	So.	3.61
Ashley Sanchez	VB	Jr.	3.58
Brittany Brown-Riddick	VB	Jr.	3.47
Laila Morrison	VB	Fr.	3.46
Spirit Phipps	VB	Jr.	3.42
Miya Harper	VB	Jr.	3.40
Brooklyn Sander	VB	Fr.	3.10
Malachi Heywood	Track	Jr.	3.61
Shamael Durrand	Track	So.	3.30
Andre Mariner	Track		3.30
Daylen Hayton	Track	Fr.	3.20
Ishmael Durrand	Track	So.	3.03

PHILANDER SMITH

Athlete Sports	Sport	Classification	GPA
Kiah Rucker	Volleyball	Jr.	3.75
Janiya Sanders	Volleyball	Jr.	3.96
Maya Jones	Volleyball	Jr.	3.85
Kaijah Peterson	Volleyball	Jr.	3.92
Zarea Winn	Volleyball	Sr.	3.94
Savannah Lopez	Volleyball	Jr.	3.53
Angelle Thibeaux	Volleyball	Jr.	3.83
Ayanna Martin	Volleyball	Jr.	3.09
Isis Isom	Women’s Basketball	Jr.	4.00
Aniyah Hudson	Women’s Basketball		3.20
Evan Alexander	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3.35
DeAndre Lockett	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3.50
Madyson Thomas	Women’s XC/Track	Fr.	3.60
Ja’Neisha Collins	Women’s XC/Track	Sr.	4.00
Victoria Douglas	Women’s XC/Track		3.00
Timothy Rodgers	Men’s XC/Track	So.	3.50
Julian Barnes	Men’s XC/Track	Jr.	4.00
Aaditya Sur	Baseball Baseball	Sr.	4.00
Bradley Brown	Baseball	Jr.	3.64
Caleb Isabell	Baseball	Jr.	3.80
Chandler Morrow	Baseball	Jr.	3.24
Darriel Cole	Baseball	Fr.	3.34
Elijah Cook	Baseball	So.	3.00
Elliot Shephard	Baseball	Jr.	3.58
JaKaylan Easter	Baseball	So.	3.00
Julian Benford	Baseball	Fr.	3.25
Justin Vasquez	Baseball	Jr.	3.67
Kyler Richie	Baseball	Jr.	3.80
Owen Branch	Baseball	So.	3.67
Ronnie Smith	Baseball	So.	3.75
Terron McGrew	Baseball	Fr.	3.38
Tyrone Brickhill	Baseball	Fr.	4.00
Tyson Rosario	Baseball	Fr.	3.63
Zach McCurdy	Baseball		3.15

RUST

Athlete Sports	Sport	Classification	GPA
Mykaylah Gray	VB	Sr.	3.40
Demerica Parker	VB	Jr.	3.80
Cameryn Morris	VB	Sr.	3.50
Haya Winfield	VB	Sr.	3.20
Clark Troupe	Baseball	Jr.	3.70
Sydney Dixon	Softball	Sr	3.20
Ashlynn Minnieweather	Softball	Jr.	3.70

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT NEW ORLEANS

First Name	Last Name	Sport	Year	GPA
Valetin	Jaquez	Baseball	JR	3.0588
Dylan	Jimenez	Baseball	SR	3.125
Cade	Menina	Baseball	SO	3.125
Kyler	Shepard	Baseball	SR	3.1667
Anthony	Reynolds	Baseball	SO	3.1875
Elyjah	Berry	Baseball	SR	3.2
Eric	Cador	Baseball	SR	3.2
Adrian	Garcia	Baseball Baseball	SO	3.2
Ayden	Farrow	Baseball	SR	3.25
Donavan	Hill	Baseball	GR	3.25
James	Matthews	Baseball	FR	3.3
Cameron	Blackstock	Baseball	FR	3.3077
Avery	Spriggs	Baseball	SO	3.3077
Julian	Valliere	Baseball	JR	3.4
Kerrigan	Edmondson	Baseball	SR	3.4286
Omarion	Green	Baseball	SO	3.5
Luis	Landeros	Baseball	SO	3.5
Walker	Ballard	Baseball	JR	3.5385
Caden	Cantu	Baseball	SR	3.55
Perry	Miller	Baseball	SO	3.5714
Jim	Avila	Baseball	FR	3.6
Benjamin	Blake	Baseball	JR	3.7647
Miles	Bowens	Baseball	SR	3.8
Coy	Guillory	Baseball	SR	3.8
Darion	Wallace	Baseball Baseball	SR	3.8
Danny	Aleaga Fonceca	Baseball	SO	4
Brandon	Gregory	Baseball	SR	4
Dorian	Booker	Men’s Basketball	JR	3
Tynerion	Jackson	Men’s Basketball	JR	3
Aumad	Hackett	Men’s Basketball	SO	3.25
Caleb	Williams	Men’s Basketball	SR	3.5625
Devin	Daniels	Men’s Basketball	SR	3.75
Marsae	Elam	Track & Field	SO	3
Madison	Hunter	Track & Field	JR	3
Christopher	Butler	Track & Field	SR	3.1667
Tanyhie	Johnson	Track & Field	SO	3.2308
Derrick	Henderson	Track & Field	JR	3.5
Donovan	Coleman	Track & Field	SO	3.5625
Taszia	Adkinson	Volleyball	JR	3.0625
Kiersten	Secrease	Volleyball	FR	3.0667
Fre’Shawn	Phillips	Volleyball	FR	3.2
Ayana	Dennison	Volleyball	JR	3.3077
Armoni	Harris	Volleyball	SR	3.3077
Samria	Berry	Volleyball	SO	3.3571
Trinity	Bloodworth	Volleyball	SO	3.5625
Jaliyah	Snowden	Volleyball	SO	3.625
Ja’Myra	Tyler	Volleyball	SR	3.8125
Uriah	Larry	Volleyball	SO	3.9231
Maya	Matthews	Women’s Basketball Basketball	SO	3.2143
McKenna	Harris	Women’s Basketball	SR	3.3158
Jakhiya	Smith	Women’s Basketball	JR	3.4
Katelynn	Wilson	Women’s Basketball	JR	3.4
Jordan	Harris	Women’s Basketball	SR	3.5
Kaylan	Jack	Women’s Basketball	SR	3.5
Savannah	Hadley	Women’s Basketball	SR	3.6
Brianna	Garrett	Women’s Basketball	SR	3.8
Kyren	Wilson	Women’s Basketball	JR	3.8125
Hannah	Cornelious	Women’s Basketball	SR	3.8333
Tierra	Sylvas	Women’s Basketball	SR	3.8571

STILLMAN COLLEGE

Athlete Sports	Sport	Classification	GPA
Adrian White	Baseball	Fr.	4.000
Elijah Anderson	Baseball	So.	4.000
Robert Petagrew Jr.	Baseball	Fr.	4.000
Kameran Belser	Baseball	Jr.	3.957
Kane Shellhouse	Baseball	Fr.	3.897
Malyc Grant	Baseball	Fr.	3.862
Jonathan Phillips	Baseball	Fr.	3.828
Marshall Bradberry	Baseball	So.	3.818
Gavin Rehorn	Baseball	So.	3.803
Caleb Vallejo	Baseball	So.	3.719
Mekha Hicks	Baseball	So.	3.617
Micheal Moses Jr.	Baseball	So.	3.600
Jaxon Pearson	Baseball		3.524
Isaiah Hoskins	Baseball	So.	3.424
Bobby Woodard	Baseball	Sr.	3.400
Keiston Ross-Piper	Baseball		3.385
TaMyus Pugh	Baseball Baseball	Fr.	3.379
Tory Huddleston Jr	Baseball	Jr.	3.373
Xavier Reyna	Baseball	So.	3.361
Thomas Stovall	Baseball	Sr.	3.288
Michael Glover	Baseball		3.217
Malcolm Robinson	Baseball		3.200
Robert Minor III	Baseball		3.200
Tristen Henry	Baseball	So.	3.200
Javian Rives	Baseball	Sr.	3.197
Robert Gage	Baseball	So.	3.077
Emile Butler	Baseball	Fr.	3.067
Micah Childress	Baseball		3.056
Zachary Munger	Baseball	Jr.	3.023
Jaden Jenkins	Baseball		3.011
John Roland	Baseball / Bowling	So.	3.742
Daniel Salter	Baseball/ Bowling	So.	3.139
Cleveland Puckett	Baseball/Bowling		3.313
Dwayne Fairley	Men’s Basketball Basketball		4.000
Benny Malin	Men’s Basketball		3.667
Johnathon Crawford,Jr	Men’s Basketball	Jr.	3.625
Eric Grant	Men’s Basketball	So.	3.442
Joshua Price	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3.281
Brandon Howard	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3.226
Marlon Stabler	Men’s Bowling	Fr.	3.591
Amarion Jordan	Men’s Bowling		3.185
Meshack Barkutwo	Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field		3.2 / 3.10
Majesty Folds	Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field	Fr.	3.5 / 3.13
Kentrell Bonner	Men’s Cross Country Track & Field	Sr.	3.129 / 3.20
Demetrius Williams	Men’s Cross Country/ Track & Field	Fr.	4.00 /3.63
Caleb Washington	Men’s Track & Field	Jr.	3.833
Evan Wyckoff	Men’s Track & Field	Jr.	3.683
Cameron Washington	Men’s Track & Field	Sr.	3.126
Michaela Otts	Softball	Fr.	4.000
Avary Lumpkin	Softball	Sr.	3.985
Anna Sullivan	Softball	Sr.	3.926
Faith Byram	Softball	Sr.	3.895
Alexandra Erwin	Softball	Sr.	3.859
Lily Stone	Softball	Sr.	3.784
Jazlynn Sulton	Softball	Fr.	3.766
Molly Neal	Softball	So.	3.762
Jaleah Orr	Softball	Fr.	3.733
Karli Crocker	Softball	Jr.	3.718
Olivia Hobson	Softball	Jr.	3.689
ADDISON SEALE	Softball	Fr.	3.667
Makynli Kidd	Softball	Fr.	3.656
Chaluncie Denny	Softball	Jr.	3.625
Katelyn Lankford	Softball	Sr.	3.611
Jasmine Wade	Softball	Sr.	3.540
Ja’Kayla Moore	Softball	Fr.	3.500
Makyleigh Hollinger	Softball	Sr.	3.348
Kaila Boyd	Softball	Jr.	3.116
Rachael Bowman	Softball	So.	3.094
Kaitlyn Owens	Softball / Track & Field	Fr.	3.433
Addison Nuspl	Softball/ Bowling	Fr.	3.100
Halie DeLoach	Volleyball		4.000
Paige Eason	Volleyball	Jr.	3.983
Raine Patterson	Volleyball	Jr.	3.649
Keslyn Myers-Pittman	Volleyball	Fr.	3.600
Brianna Moore	Volleyball	Jr.	3.574
Raven Marks	Volleyball	Fr.	3.533
Domineshia Jones	Volleyball	So.	3.464
Kelis Conley	Volleyball	So.	3.125
Zoey Sales	Volleyball	Jr.	3.098
Ava Cameron	Volleyball	So.	3.000
Gabriella Fjeldstad	Volleyball / Softball	Sr.	3.825 / 3.844
Jayla West-Young	Women’s Basketball Basketball	Fr.	4.000
Jordan Harris	Women’s Basketball	Sr.	3.813
Sierra Jackson	Women’s Basketball	So.	3.800
Chayce Matthews	Women’s Basketball	So.	3.785
Tyeesha Slaughter	Women’s Basketball	Sr.	3.746
A’nya Banks	Women’s Basketball	Jr.	3.743
Tanyah Lockhart	Women’s Basketball	Jr.	3.728
Aliyah Gaddis	Women’s Basketball	So.	3.322
Carlisha Edge	Women’s Basketball	So.	3.200
Cameria Reed	Women’s Basketball	So.	3.172
Jaida Minter	Women’s Basketball	Sr.	3.107
Danyjhia Williams	Women’s Basketball / Cross Country/ Track & Field	Sr.	3.036/3.219
Kylee Whitt	Women’s Bowling	Fr.	3.428
Ashten Rowser	Women’s Bowling		3.200
Mikayla Goins	Women’s Bowling	Fr.	3.037
Jernay Cobbins	Women’s Cross Country	Fr.	3.600
Shynne’ Thorpe	Women’s Cross Country	Fr.	3.429
Zemirah Edwards	Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field	Fr.	3.526 / 3.529
Kerrigan Clark	Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field	So.	3.472 / 3.412
Jada Walker	Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field	Fr.	3.786 / 3.793
Jaiaa Sims	Women’s Cross Country / Track & Field		3.25 / 3.385
Sarah Gordon	Women’s Cross Country/ Track & Field	So.	3.458 / 3.561
Taylor Hopgood	Women’s Track & Field	Jr.	3.612
Sendia Cobite	Women’s Track & Field	Fr.	3.209

TALLADEGA

Athlete Sports	Sport	Classification	GPA
Mia Cheatham	Women’s BB	Jr.	4
La’Mya McGrue	Women’s BB	Jr.	3.12
Kiersten Usher	Women’s BB	Jr.	3.06
Ja’Kalynn McGinnis	Women’s BB	Fr.	3.83
Courtney Lowe	Women’s BB	So.	4
Kameron Jones	Women’s BB	Sr.	3.59
La’Daja Caldwell	Women’s BB	Jr.	4
Saeed Charles	Men’s Soccer	Sr.	3.96
Joel Wilson	Men’s Soccer	Sr.	3.52
Shay Gobin	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3.8
Christopher Syms	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	4
Dujon Brown	Men’s Soccer	Fr.	3.81
Jared Smeins	Men’s Soccer	Fr.	3.1
Jalen Smeins	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3.33
Malachai Daniel	Men’s Soccer	Sr.	3.17
Tariq Singh	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3.69
Ethan Westendorf	Men’s Soccer Soccer	Fr.	3.59
Jeremiah Villafana	Men’s Soccer	Fr.	3.78
Darren Griffith	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3
Alyssa Johnson	Women’s Soccer	Fr.	3.07
Amelia Tiggs	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.23
Annalisa Vincent	Women’s Soccer	Sr.	4
Bruna Silva DeOliveira	Women’s Soccer	Sr.	3.78
Cycoiah Whitley	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.6
Faith Alexander	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.68
Mya Rambo	Women’s Soccer	Sr.	4
Reba Stott	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.5
Shamya Daniels	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.45
Mike Kinnard	Men’s BB	Jr.	3
Derek Burditt	Men’s BB	Jr.	3.75
Arthur Williams	Men’s BB	So.	3.41
Tre Simmons	Men’s BB	Sr.	3.5
Shaun Walker	Men’s BB	Sr.	3.2
Tae Han Malik	Men’s BB		3.79
William Ehlen	Men’s BB	So.	3.67
Addison Fields	Softball	So.	3.2
Jazzmenn Bibbins	Softball	So.	3.17
Yaasmin Harmon	Softball	Jr.	3.33
Josie Harshberger	Softball	Fr.	3.6
Sophie Harshberger	Softball	Fr.	3.82
Dashya Montogomery	Softball	Fr.	3.11
Nevaeh Craig	Softball	Fr.	3.19
Ciara Bowe	Softball	Fr.	3.76
Jaden smith	Softball	Fr.	3.06
Miani Burton	Softball		4
Briyith Prado Echeverri	Volleyball	Sr.	3.33
Azha Dudley	Volleyball	So.	3.08
Na’Kiya Miller	Cheer	So.	4
Destiny Gilbert	Cheer	Jr.	3.6
Maya Hall	Cheer	Jr.	3.8
Jordan Johnson	Cheer		3.82
Jirah Keaton	Cheer	Jr.	3.8
Tiyonna Bonner	Cheer	So.	3.25
Penelope English	Cheer	So.	3.33
Lamahl Grant	Cheer		3.06
Taylor Louis	Cheer	Jr.	3.2
Gwendolyn Thomas	Cheer	So.	3.13
Jewel Cross	XC/TF	Jr.	4
Aliana Taylor	XC/TF	So.	3.47
Sarah Abrams	XC/TF	Fr.	3.5
Jaylen Haynes	Track and Field	Jr.	3.29
Danrick Robinson	Track and Field	Jr.	4
Elijah Franklin	Track and Field	Fr.	3.75
Eusebio Hernandez	Track and Field	Jr.	4
Justin Emmanuel	Track and Field	So.	3.6
Quante Miltier-Ferguson	Track and Field	Fr.	3.12
Esteban Olivarez	Baseball Baseball	Jr.	3.08
Kai Tubbs	Baseball	So.	3.14
Alejandro Rosariao	Baseball		3.17
Yazar Cruz	Baseball		3.2
Sebastian Pizarro	Baseball	So.	3.24
Hunter Scott	Baseball	Fr.	3.25
Juniel Rodriguez	Baseball	Fr.	3.35
Jamaury Thomas	Baseball	Fr.	3.39
Dewinel Vazquez	Baseball	Jr.	3.53
Adrian Epps	Baseball	Jr.	3.6
Armando Jackson	Baseball	Sr.	3.67
Yederick Velazquez	Baseball	So.	3.67
Kenneth Drew	Baseball		3.73
Diego Duque	Baseball	So.	3.76
Agustin Saez	Baseball	Fr.	3.8
Jose Franco	Baseball	Jr.	3.8
Ivan Gonzalez	Baseball		3.81
Caden Hamby	Baseball Baseball	So.	3.83
Josua Catala	Baseball	So.	3.83
Manuel Martinez	Baseball	Jr.	3.83
Victor Rivera	Baseball	Jr.	3.83
Adrian Franco	Baseball	Fr.	4
Fernando Crisostomo	Baseball	So.	4
Jaiden Cartwright	Baseball	Sr.	4
Kelvyn Gonzalez	Baseball	Fr.	4
Yasser Flores	Baseball	Fr.	4

TOUGALOO

Athlete	Sport	Classification	GPA
Kameron Brister	Men’s Cross Country	Fr.	3.82
Lauren Jaynes, II	Men’s Cross Country	Fr.	3.81
Kavan Wooten	Men’s Cross Country	Jr.	3.22
Jahiem Latham	Men’s Cross Country/Men’s Soccer	So.	3.34
Marqus Devine	Men’s Cross Country	Fr.	3.27
Derrick Brooks, Jr.	Men’s Cross Country	Fr.	3.13
Herlancia Miller	Women’s Cross Country	Jr.	3.62
Danielle Graham	Women’s Cross Country/Dance	Fr.	3.19
Tanisha Boyd	Women’s Cross Country/Cheer	So.	3.21
Caleb Hill	Men’s Basketball Basketball	Fr.	3.21
Tyler Hudson	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3.01
Shelby Hughes	Men’s Basketball	Fr.	3.29
Antonio Patterson	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3
Christopher Stephens, Jr.	Men’s Basketball	So.	3.32
Damien Walters, Jr.	Men’s Basketball	Jr.	3.35
Jagger Young	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3
Gerlouis Tokody	Men’s Basketball/Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3.34
Samuel Kabala	Men’s Basketball/Men’s Soccer	Grad.	3.17
Makaila Brown	Women’s Basketball	Sr.	3.68
Brayland Ferguson	Women’s Basketball	Sr.	3.33
Kiersten Haynes	Women’s Basketball	Jr.	3.03
Taylor Lucas-Howard	Women’s Basketball		3.08
Lauren Sutton	Women’s Basketball	So.	3.75
Trinity Taylor	Women’s Basketball	Sr.	3.86
Maia Turner	Women’s Basketball	So.	3.69
Nicholas Blake Bostic	Baseball	So.	3.6
Cortorian Keeton-Conley	Baseball/Men’s Soccer Soccer	Jr.	3.45
Gage Lewis	Baseball	Jr.	3.27
DeCorian Poindexter	Baseball	Fr.	3.14
Quentavius Robinson	Baseaball	Jr.	3.14
Tyler Scott	Baseball	Fr.	3.25
Travarez Thomas	Baseball	Jr.	3.36
Chace Varnado	Baseball	So.	3.45
Chandler Wade	Baseball	Fr.	3.03
Zoie Chambers	Volleyball	Jr.	3.66
Taylor Cousar	Volleyball	So.	3.52
Cameron Gatlin	Volleyball	Sr.	3.06
Kaliyah Green	Volleyball	So.	3.03
Makinnah Jones	Volleyball	Jr.	3.94
Kamyah Love	Volleyball	So.	3.63
Halauna Martin	Volleyball	Fr.	3
Destiny Matthews	Volleyball	Jr.	3.37
Helix Owusu	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	4
Tyler Railey	Men’s Soccer Soccer	Fr.	3.46
Savion Regisford	Men’s Soccer	So.	3.1
Kemar Vernon	Men’s Soccer	So.	3.67
Adrian Williams	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3.31
Carrtez Williams	Men’s Soccer	fr.	3.18
Mei-Lei Lane	Women’s Soccer	So.	3.46
Alison Rodriguez	Women’s Soccer	Sr.	3.1
Mariah Turner	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.1
Bethany Walker	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.96
Sydney Armstrong	Dance		3.77
Cheyenne Hampton	Cheer		3.37
Ariyah Palmer	Cheer		3.42
Jailynn Sandersn	Cheer		3.43
Cameron Stasher	Cheer		3.65

VIRGIN ISLANDS

Athlete	Sport	Classification	GPA
Kashay Bass	Women’s Basketball Basketball	Senior	3.17
Lameez Khan	Women’s Basketball	Junior	3.62
Evik Amy	Men’s Basketball	Junior	3.83
Jace Camacho	Men’sBasketball	Junior	3.16
Denny Gonzalez	Men’s Basketball	Senior	3.56
Chad Molloy	Men’s Basketball	Junior	3.42
Brandon Rasmussen	Men’s Basketball	Graduate Student	3.83
Ahijaa Sweeney	Men’s Basketball	Sophomore	3.2
Aisha Sabur	Womens Cross Country/ Women’s Track	Senior	3.02/ 3.03
Pilar Swinson	Women’s Track and Field	Sophomore	3.3
Muhammad Sabur	Men’s Cross Country	Freshman	3.48
Gabriel Elcock	Men’s Cross Country	Sophomore	3.04
Mark Hayes-Ayal	Men’s Cross Country	Sophomore	3.61
Lance Latare	Men’s Cross Country/ Men’s Outdoor Track	Freshman	3.06/3.32
Rayhan Sabur	Men’s Cross Country/ Men’s Outdoor Track	Junior	3.46/3.4
Ahsan Ambo	Men’s Cross Country/ Men’s Outdoor Track	Junior	3.29/3.34
V’andre Rochester	Men’s Track and Field	Senior	3.02

VOORHEES

Athlete Sports	Sport	Classification	GPA
Michael Clay	Baseball	FR	3.66
Jalen Collier	Baseball	JR	4
Daren Drayton	Baseball	JR	3
Manuel Duran	Baseball	JR	3.23
Reginald Faison	Baseball	JR	4
Jaiden Godette	Baseball	SO	3
Donovan Hubbard	Baseball	SR	3.29
Rashad Hutchings	Baseball	FR	3
Jorge Romero	Baseball	JR	3.66
Michael Ramos	Baseball	SR	3.78
Jaylon Sanders	Baseball	JR	3.8
Melvin Sauls	Baseball	JR	3.61
George Taylor	Baseball	JR	3.37
Raekwon Wedderburn	Baseball	JR	3.42
Amari WIlkins	Baseball	JR	3.42
Demarcus Williams	Baseball	JR	3.47
Dextiny Combs	Softball	FR	4
Apryl Davis	Softball	JR	4
Ta’Nia Hickson	Softball	JR	4
Khyliyah Moore	Softball	FR	4
Imani Pierce	Softball	SO	3.06
Nevaeha Ricks	Softball	FR	3.8
Erica Rogers	Softball	FR	3.35
TaKeviya Sims	Softball	JR	3.11
TeYana Towner	Softball	SR	3.64
Denton Britton	Men’s Basketball Basketball	SR	4
Omari Bryson	Men’s Basketball	SR	4
Gary Davis Jr	Men’s Basketball	JR	3.62
Jase Dixon	Men’s Basketball	FR	3.7
Darius Elkins	Men’s Basketball	SO	3
Xavier Finley	Men’s Basketball	JR	3.57
Daethan Harris	Men’s Basketball	JR	3.57
Darren Francois	Men’s Basketball	SR	4
Gabriel Wright	Men’s Basketball	SO	3
Caitlin Bowling	Women’s Basketball	JR	3.66
Kimmya Epps	Women’s Basketball	JR	3.76
Ameerah Evans	Women’s Basketball	SR	4
Nedisha Ford	Women’s Basketball	SR	3.27
Syriah Hogan	Women’s Basketball	FR	3.6
Keyasia Jones	Women’s Basketball	JR	3.17
Sommer Joseph	Women’s Basketball	SR	3
Nia Marshall	Women’s Basketball	SR	3
Briana Moore	Women’s Basketball Basketball	SR	3.55
Zayniah Snow	Women’s Basketball	SR	4
Gabrielle White	Women’s Basketball	FR	3
Avis Williams	Women’s Basketball	SR	3.78
Jaylen Burris	Men’s Tack and Field	SO	3
Ay’Den Chambers	Men’s Track and Field	SR	3.82
Antoine Coleman	Men’s Track and Field	JR	3
Elija Coles-Felix	Men’s Track and Field	SO	3.46
Jaylen Garrick-Glover	Men’s Track and Field	FR	3.14
Parris Hawkins III	Men’s Track and Field	SR	3.57
Martavious Hemphill	Men’s Track and Field	FR	3.12
Armond Hopkins	Men’s Track and Field	SR	4
Deandre Jones	Men’s Track and Field	FR	4
Stephan Mitchell	Men’s Track and Field	FR	3.53
Jeremiah Polk	Men’s Track and Field	JR	3.31
Muhammad Shareef	Men’s Track and Field	FR	3.11
Keyawn Spencer	Men’s Track and Field	FR	3.4
Michael Tatnall	Men’s Track and Field	SR	3.46
Sir Thames	Men’s Track and Field	FR	4
Maurice Thomas	Men’s Track and Field	JR	3.6
Jaren Williams	Men’s Track and Field	JR	3.25
Rashawn Wright	Men’s Track and Field/CC	SO	3.21/3.6
Rashad Wright	Men’s Track and Field	SO	3.62
Bravin Bor	Men’s Cross Country	FR	4
Kevin Koech	Men’s Cross Country	FR	3.8
Deandre Scott	Men’s Cross Country	SO	3.84
Ciara Johnson	Women’s Track and Field/CC	SO	3.8/3.29
Aniah Randolph	Women’s Track and Field/CC	FR	3.66/3.43
Ghada Roberts	Women’s Track and Field/CC	FR	4.0/3.33
V’Kaylynn Ward	Women’s Track and Field/CC	SR	3.46/3.4
Rena Chebor	Women’s Cross Country	FR	4
Jada Brown	Women’s Cross Country	FR	3.14

WILBERFORCE

Athlete Sports	Sport	Classification	GPA
Cameran Jordan-Ruffin	Volleyball	Sr.	3.29
Mackenzie Anderson	Volleyball	So.	3.71
Azra Bute	Volleyball	Fr.	4
Chania Blair	Volleyball	Sr.	4
Chayse Harris	Volleyball	Fr.	3.75
Syriah Williams	Volleyball	Jr.	3.83
Makayla Grimes	Volleyball	Sr.	3.6
Sky Howard	MXC	Fr.	3.28
Mario Seats	MXC	Fr.	3.07
Takeya Canada	WXC	Fr.	3.11
Briana Hall	WXC	Fr.	3.41
Asia Cochran	WBB	So.	3.5
Laniya Early	WBB	So.	3
Jada Hairston	WBB	Sr.	3.2
Tiyah Parker	WBB	Fr.	3.42
Dreann Pryce	WBB	Sr.	3.25
Makyla Tucker	WBB	Jr.	3.53
Jamir Hymes	MBB	Sr.	3.5
Donavin Baker	MBB	Sr.	3.75
Eduardo Diaz	MBB	Sr.	3.5
Shadman Khan	MBB	Jr.	3.5
David Cartwright	MBB	Fr.	3.82
Germain Marshall	MBB	Jr.	3.33
Jaidyn Wynn	MBB	Sr.	3
Preston Steele	MBB	Jr.	3.2
Kendrick Sherrer	MTR	So.	3.8
Dorian Evans	Baseball Baseball	Sr.	4
Thomas Hampton	Baseball	Sr.	3.67
Matthew Ladd-Wright	Baseball	Jr.	3.2
Lawrence Linen	Baseball	So.	3.25
Joe Mendy	Baseball	Sr.	4
Joshua Moss	Baseball	So.	3.31
Khari Rhodes	Baseball	So.	3.5
Keith Smith, Jr.	Baseball	Sr.	3
Beau Spears	Baseball	Sr.	3.8
Phillip Williams III	Baseball	Sr.	3.5
Darius Woodson	Baseball	Jr.	4
Mekhi Wright	Baseball	So.	3.25
Kevin Hopkin	Baseball	Fr.	3.23
Keith Hopkin	Baseball	Fr.	3.31
Andres Esteves	Baseball	So.	3.65
Isaac Fernandez	Baseball	Fr.	3.34
Isaac Green	Baseball	Jr.	3.5
Juan Gomez	Baseball Baseball	So.	3.17
Mackenzie Butler	Gymnastics	Sr.	4
Jaidyn Bryant	Gymnastics	Jr.	3.82
Promise Jean-Marie	Gymnastics	So.	3.17
Diamond Cook	Gymnastics	Jr.	3.8
Danielle Johnson	Gymnastics	Sr.	3.75
Madison Kelly	Gymnastics	So.	4
Myca Kelly	Gymnastics	Fr.	4
Mya Caines	Gymnastics	Fr.	4
Kaleigh Garner	Gymnastics	Fr.	4
Carli Finkley	Gymnastics	Fr.	3.8
N’Diah Brown	Gymnastics	Jr.	3.23
Sydney Smith	Gymnastics	Jr.	4

WILEY

Athlete	Sport	Classification	GPA
Shyla Starks	Volleyball	Jr.	3.06
Lynnetra Taylor	Volleyball	Jr.	4.00
Jacque’lene Jones	Volleyball	Jr.	3.4
Morgan Sellers	Volleyball	So.	4.00
Maria Luiza Chaves	Volleyball	Jr.	4.00
Madison Herrera	Volleyball	Fr.	3.00
Marai Guinyard	Volleyball	So.	3.60
Rachelle Santos	Volleyball	So.	3.60
Nadia Cortez	Volleyball/ W Soccer Soccer	Jr.	3.54
Rejinah Hickman	Volleyball	Jr.	3.83
Kerrigan Biggs	Volleyball	Sr.	3.80
Leah Monsegue	Volleyball	So.	3.67
Annie Narvaez	Volleyball	Sr.	3.83
Johna Davis	Volleyball	Sr.	3.00
Asia Griffiths	Volleyball	Jr.	3.67
Jae Jemmott	Volleyball	Jr.	3.65
Erin Ferguson	Volleyball	So.	4.00
Lealani Monsegue	Volleyball	So.	4.00
Abel Lopez	Men’s Soccer	Sr.	3.75
Alejandro Barcena	Men’s Soccer	Fr.	3.47
Alvaro Guerrero	Men’s Soccer	Fr.	3.83
Anfernee Bascombe	Men’s Soccer	Sr.	3.60
Anthony Ulloa	Men’s Soccer	So.	3.40
Christopher Haeger	Men’s Soccer	So.	3.40
Daniel Rojas	Men’s Soccer	So.	3.20
Diego Rivas	Men’s Soccer Soccer	Fr.	3.17
Habimana Janvier	Men’s Soccer	Sr.	3.67
Ian Hernandez	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	4.00
Jayce Graves	Men’s Soccer	Sr.	3.80
Juan Cayasso	Men’s Soccer	Fr.	3.60
Juan Reyes	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3.00
Kevin Nievas	Men’s Soccer	Fr.	3.44
Martin Rivera	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	3.25
Melvin Bonilla	Men’s Soccer	Sr.	3.56
Rintaro Sakai	Men’s Soccer	Jr.	4.00
Rodrigo Rosales	Men’s Soccer	Sr.	3.00
Stephen Gaskin	Men’s Soccer	So.	3.67
Alexse Orozco	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	4.00
Alondra Limon	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.80
Carissa Escamilla	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.27
Carolyn Espinoza	Women’s Soccer	So.	3.44
Cynthia Lopez	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	4.00
Destiny Allison	Women’s Soccer Soccer	So.	3.60
Deyanara Hernandez	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.63
Feryi Sanchez Umana	Women’s Soccer	Fr.	4.00
Irma Garcia	Women’s Soccer	So.	3.80
Leah Ramirez	Women’s Soccer	So.	3.69
Lizette Navarro	Women’s Soccer	Fr.	3.57
Mariana Quijano	Women’s Soccer	Fr.	3.25
Natalie Brice	Women’s Soccer	Jr.	3.75
Paloma Espinoza	Women’s Soccer	So.	3.44
Rebeca Garza	Women’s Soccer	So.	3.25
Samantha Rodriguez	Women’s Soccer	So.	3.60
Yajaira Hernandez	Women’s Soccer	Sr.	3.75
Yamilett Umana	Women’s Soccer	Fr.	4.00
Alex Williams	Men’s XC/TF	Fr.	4.00
Austin Songa	Men’s TF	Fr.	3.47
Daylon Burleson	Men’s TF	Fr.	3.20
Earl Hurd Jr.	Men’s XC/TF	Fr.	3.07/3.54
Jaden Cole	Men’s XC	Jr.	3.20
Jai Harden	Men’s TF	Sr.	3.60
Javoun Goldsby	Men’s XC	Jr.	3.00
Jaylon Donson	Men’s TF	Jr.	3.31
John Russell	Men’s XC	Jr.	3.75
Reginald Alls	Men’s TF	Fr.	3.00
Ryan Jackson	Men’s XC/TF	Fr.	3.33/3.06
Anndrea Reed	Women’s XC/TF	Fr.	3.37/3.12
Jazlynn Lomax	Women’s XC/TF	Fr.	3.81
Jean-Marie Farinha	Women’s XC/TF	Sr.	4.00
Kaiden Taylor	Women’s XC/TF	Jr.	3.82/4.00
Kiara Miles	Women’s XC	Fr.	3.37
Logan Montgomery	Women’s XC/TF	Fr.	3.33/3.17
Malajia Bocage	Women’s XC	So.	4.00
Meeyesha Tutt-Moutouo	Women’s XC/TF	Jr.	3.75/3.67
Remi Pierre	Women’s XC/TF	So.	4.00/3.82
Samarea Womack	Women’s XC	Fr.	3.00
SuKanya Pegese	Women’s XC/TF	Jr.	3.63/3.50
Caleibria McDonald	Men’s Basketball Basketball	Jr.	3.38
Dontae Stringfellow	Men’s Basketball	Fr.	4.00
Jayden Roach	Men’s Basketball	So.	3.00
Ka’Leb Connors	Men’s Basketball	Jr.	3.17
LaRonte McHenry	Men’s Basketball	So.	3.40
Matthew Weems	Men’s Basketball	Jr.	3.25
Raymond Guillory III	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3.13
Shamir Mosley	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3.75
Shaquan Horsey	Men’s Basketball	Jr.	3.00
Zahyem Bradwell	Men’s Basketball	Sr.	3.00
Alexis Foster	Women’s Basketball	Jr.	3.56
Brandy Jones	Women’s Basketball	So.	4.00
Daviunia Jones	Women’s Basketball	Grad.	3.25
Erin Love	Women’s Basketball	Jr.	3.20
Jessica Nerestant	Women’s Basketball	Sr.	3.00
Keimora Banks	Women’s Basketball	Grad.	3.50
Kelechi Dike	WBB/W TF	Jr.	4.00
Kendall Campbell	Women’s Basketball Basketball	So.	3.63
Mia Thomas	Women’s Basketball	So.	3.06
Mijanae Berry	Women’s Basketball	Sr.	3.77
Moriah Burley	Women’s Basketball	Sr.	4.00
Nyemah Hodo	Women’s Basketball	So.	3.06
Shayda Fletcher	Women’s Basketball	So.	3.63
Cameron McCoy	Baseball	Sr.	4.00
Daniel de los Rios	Baseball	Fr.	4.00
Estevan Baca	Baseball	Sr.	4.00
Jerrius Vickers	Baseball	Sr.	4.00
Kadin Resendez	Baseball	So.	4.00
Marshel Herman	Baseball	Jr.	4.00
Ajari Camp	Baseball	Sr.	3.83
Juan Pena	Baseball	Sr.	3.83
Jose Munoz Jr.	Baseball	So.	3.82
Eddie Garza	Baseball	Sr.	3.81
Case Butterfield	Baseball	So.	3.80
Darron Scott	Baseball Baseball	Fr.	3.80
Ethan Jones	Baseball	So.	3.80
Ben Hamilton	Baseball	Sr.	3.75
Coren Lewis	Baseball	Sr.	3.75
Deekota Johnson	Baseball	So.	3.69
Manuel Contreras	Baseball	Sr.	3.57
Ivan Del Villar	Baseball	Sr.	3.50
Jose Villalobos	Baseball	So.	3.50
Nick Rodriguez	Baseball	Sr.	3.50
Corey Grant	Baseball	Jr.	3.44
Javarey Valentine	Baseball	Fr.	3.44
Devin Gladney	Baseball	So.	3.40
Jaziel Martinez	Baseball	Jr.	3.40
Audreyous Bingham	Baseball	Sr.	3.33
Trey Clark	Baseball	So.	3.25
Kaleb Gilner	Baseball	Sr.	3.17
Markis Fontenot	Baseball	Sr.	3.17
Reyli Escobedo	Baseball Baseball	Fr.	3.12
Bernardo Cortez	Baseball	Jr.	3.06
Jesse Jones	Baseball	So.	3.06
Skyler Nelson	Baseball	So.	3.06
Alayna Parram	Softball	Sr.	3.06
Dyniste Lacy	Softball	So.	3.83
Gabriella Thomas	Softball	So.	3.40
Gwendolyn Johnson	Softball	So.	4.00
Jazmine Rodriguez	Softball	Fr.	4.00
Jenevieve Fleming	Softball	Fr.	3.81
Miranda Castaneda	Softball	Jr.	3.00
Sabriiyah Young	Softball	Jr.	4.00
Sariya Calhoun	Softball	Fr.	3.80
Serenity Smith	Softball	So.	3.25
T’era Garrett	Softball	Jr.	4.00
Anthony Smith	Men’s TF	Fr.	3.17
Dwight Bennett Jr.	Men’s TF	Fr.	3.00
Joseph Levier III	Men’s TF	Grad.	3.25
Myrian Blaze	Men’s TF	Fr.	3.80
Xavier Hutchinson	Men’s TF	Grad.	3.50
Aaliyah Evans	Women’s TF	So.	3.00
Elisa Clay	Women’s TF	Sr.	3.50
Kyla Deyon	Women’s TF	Jr.	3.25
LaDaijia Fitzgerald	Women’s TF	Sr.	3.33
Tikeria Miller	Women’s TF	Fr.	3.33

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Alabama State Receives Reduced NCAA Infractions Ruling, Will Serve Three Years of Probation

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1 month ago

July 28, 2026

HBCU ORIGINAL

Alabama State University’s long-running NCAA infractions case ended with a reduced classification after the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions ruled the matter as a Level I Mitigated case instead of the more severe aggravated designation.

The decision carries the minimum financial penalty allowed for a Level I violation: a $30,000 fine plus one percent of the football program’s budget, along with three years of probation. University officials said they accept the ruling and will not file an appeal, though they remain convinced the case never warranted one of the NCAA’s highest classifications.

“This confirms what we have maintained from the outset — this case was improperly elevated,” Alabama State representative Dr. Jason Cable said. “The underlying conduct, tied to the former Sports Information Director and head coach, simply does not justify placement among the most severe cases in collegiate athletics.”

The case centered on the alteration of competition statistics for one student-athlete during the 2019 football season. Alabama State acknowledged that a former sports information director changed the athlete’s statistics on the school’s athletics website, allegedly at the direction of the former head football coach.

However, after a contested hearing, the NCAA Committee on Infractions determined there was not enough evidence to hold the former coach personally responsible for directing the changes. Alabama State said its acceptance of responsibility was based solely on the actions of its employee and not on any finding against the former coach.

University officials also emphasized that the NCAA found no lack of institutional control or failure to monitor within the athletics department.

Despite the reduced classification, Alabama State President Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. questioned the consistency of the NCAA’s enforcement process.

“While today’s decision is a downgrade from the Level I aggravated classification, we still believe that the scope of the penalty does not reflect the university’s involvement, or lack thereof, in this matter,” Ross said.

Ross pointed to what he called a significant disparity between Alabama State’s penalties and those issued to the University of Arizona. According to the university, Arizona, which certified the student-athlete’s eligibility and benefited competitively, received a Level III violation and a $500 fine, while Alabama State was assessed a Level I violation despite not certifying the player’s eligibility or receiving a competitive advantage.

“We believe the standards should be applied consistently across all institutions,” Ross said. “This case underscores the importance of fairness and accountability throughout the NCAA governance process.”

Ross also credited Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics and General Counsel Kenneth Thomas for helping secure a reduction in what could have been more severe sanctions.

To address the issues identified during the investigation, Alabama State said it has already implemented several compliance measures, including revised statistical reporting procedures, expanded auditing practices, enhanced postgame reviews, and additional NCAA compliance education for athletics staff.

The university said those measures will remain in place throughout its probationary period.

With the case now officially resolved, Alabama State plans to move forward without an appeal.

“The institution is ready to begin its probationary period, fulfill all associated obligations, and direct its full energy to its student-athletes, its programs, and its future,” the university said.

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Tuskegee University Introduces New Student Policies Focused on Professionalism and Career Readiness

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1 month ago

July 26, 2026

HBCU ORIGINAL

TUSKEGEE, Ala. Tuskegee University is introducing new student policies focused on professionalism, academic success, and career readiness as the university prepares to welcome its largest incoming class in 32 years.

In a message to parents of incoming students, President Dr. Mark A. Brown announced updated expectations covering student attire, classroom attendance, and cellphone use.

Under the new dress code, students will not be permitted to wear bonnets, du rags, bedroom shoes, or revealing clothing in classrooms, the university cafeteria, or during official campus events, including Convocation. Students attending business meetings and other professional events will also be expected to wear business attire with appropriate footwear.

Brown said the goal is to help students prepare for life after graduation, not to limit their college experience.

“The goal here is not meant to restrict students from enjoying the Tuskegee Experience, but to prepare them with a solid foundation for the workforce they will enter once they leave Tuskegee.”

The university is also strengthening its classroom expectations. Cellphones must remain off during class unless an instructor allows their use, and attendance will be monitored more closely to encourage academic success.

As part of its expanded career readiness initiative, students will be expected to complete internships, identify professional certifications related to their career goals, and build a professional resume before graduation. Tuskegee currently offers more than 30 professional certification opportunities at no additional cost.

The new policies have already sparked conversations throughout the HBCU community. Some believe the changes continue the long standing tradition of preparing students for professional careers, while others question whether banning items such as bonnets and du rags reinforces outdated views of professionalism.

Founded in 1881, Tuskegee University has built a legacy of developing leaders in business, education, science, engineering, the military, and public service. University leaders say these updated expectations are intended to strengthen that tradition while helping students transition successfully into the workforce.

As students return to campus this fall, many will be watching to see how the new policies shape the student experience and whether they become a model for other HBCUs across the country.

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Miles College Electrifies the Field by Welcoming Recent Graduate Daja Gratton as Steaming Flags Instructor

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1 month ago

July 21, 2026

HBCU ORIGINAL

The rhythm is about to get even hotter at Miles College as the institution proudly announces Class of 2025 powerhouse Daja Gratton as the newest instructor for the legendary Steaming Flags!

From 2021 through 2025, Gratton brought unmatched fire and precision to the field as a standout performer with both the Purple Marching Machine and the Steaming Flags. Throughout her dynamic collegiate career, she mastered the complex art of color guard performance while representing Miles College with fierce pride and undeniable excellence. Her journey stands as a testament to elite discipline, synchronized teamwork, and the gold standard of the university band program.

During her time as a student performer, Gratton was the heartbeat of one of the most thrilling traditions at Miles College. Her work with the Steaming Flags injected high energy, stunning visual artistry, and pure school spirit into halftime shows and competitions that mesmerized crowds and uplifted the entire campus community.

Now, she steps into a leadership role ready to ignite the next generation of performers! Gratton brings a deep passion for mentorship and coaching, transforming her direct field experience into powerful instruction. She is dedicated to building confidence, elite sportsmanship, and sharp technical skills in aspiring auxiliaries, proving her impact extends far beyond the stadium lights.

Miles College celebrates Daja Gratton for her phenomenal accomplishments and welcomes her back to lead the Steaming Flags into an unforgettable new era of excellence!

About the Miles College Steaming Flags

The Steaming Flags serve as the official color guard and visual auxiliary unit for the famous Miles College Purple Marching Machine in Fairfield, Alabama. They are widely celebrated as one of the most dynamic and visually captivating performance groups in collegiate marching band culture.

Visual Heartbeat of the Band: The Steaming Flags transform the musical power of the Purple Marching Machine into synchronized physical art. They add vibrant color, motion, and theatrical flare to every halftime show, parade, and stadium performance.
Dynamic Performance Style: In the celebrated tradition of historically Black colleges and universities, the Steaming Flags go far beyond standard flag spinning. Their routines blend intricate flag manipulation, rapid tosses, sharp marching techniques, and expressive dance choreography that matches the driving tempo of the band.
Elite Training and Tradition: Performing with this unit requires intense stamina, rhythm, technical precision, and flawless coordination. Members undergo rigorous conditioning to execute complex visual routines while maintaining peak energy and showmanship from the first beat to the final whistle.
Leadership and Pride: As premier ambassadors for Miles College, the flag line embodies school spirit and cultural pride. The unit fosters lifelong sisterhood and leadership development, making experienced alumni instructors like Daja Gratton essential for preserving their rich standards of excellence.