95 Converse Student-Athletes Selected for D2 ADA Academic Achievements

The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) announced their annual Academic Achievement Awards List. 95 Converse University student-athletes have been named to the 2025-2026 list.

“In year 19, this program continues its dedication to celebrating the exceptional student-athletes who define excellence across our Division II landscape,” said Jenn Bell, associate VP and director of athletics at Converse University and current D2 ADA President. “We’re proud to recognize more than 21,000 deserving student-athletes from 179 institutions, reflecting the tremendous dedication within our division – not only in athletics, but in the classroom as well. This year’s submissions, from both individuals and schools, serve as a testament to the Division II way. Thanks to the administrators who nominated these outstanding individuals, and much deserved congratulations to all this year’s recipients.”

“This program continues its dedication to celebrating the exceptional student-athletes who define excellence across our Division II landscape.”

Jenn Bell

In order to be named to the list a student athlete must have a 3.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher. The student-athlete must have completed four semesters of college level work at the institution and they must have been an active member of an intercollegiate team.

This year the D2 ADA recognized over 21,000 student-athletes to the list and over 179 institutions were recognized nation-wide. As an institution, Converse University finished seventh with 95 selections.