The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Recognizing success in the classroom and the community
04.09.2014 | Longhorn Foundation, Student Services
A total of 379 UT student-athletes earned a 3.0 or higher GPA during the Spring and/or Fall 2013 semesters.
AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Texas Athletics Department took a collective timeout Wednesday night from practice and competition on the field of play. For one evening on the floor of the Frank Erwin Center, the Longhorn family came together to honor its student-athletes for their accomplishments in the classroom and the community during the 2014 Academic Awards Presentation.
The annual all-sports celebration drew a crowd of nearly 1,000 people, including 379 UT student-athletes who earned a 3.0 or higher grade point average during the Spring and/or Fall 2013 semesters.
Here's a look at the academic highlights at UT from the last two semesters:
After the Fall 2013 semester, the cumulative GPA for ALL sports combined was a 3.02.
Over 100 student-athletes graduated in the past academic year during the last fall, spring and summer semesters.
279 students earned a place on the Fall 2013 Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll.
So far during this 2013-14 academic year, student-athletes have completed more than 3,200 hours of community service and have several more community service opportunities left this semester.
In Spring 2013, a record number of 150 student-athletes earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
UT student-athletes earned 103 Academic All-Big 12 Conference honors in the 2012-13 academic year. So far during the 2013-14 academic year, 79 student-athletes have been recognized with this conference honor.
Six student-athletes earned Academic All-America recognition in Spring and Fall 2013.
A league-high 74 students were named to the 2012-13 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team.
In Fall 2013, 70 students earned University Honors.
In last summer's Academic Progress Rate (APR) release, six UT teams earned Public Recognition Awards for their APR being in the top 10 percent of their sport.
Nine UT squads are projected to post a perfect 1,000 single-year APR score when 2012-13 numbers are released this summer.
2014 University of Texas Academic Awards Presentation
Team Academic MVPs
Women's Basketball: Krystle Henderson
Women's Cross Country: Megan Siebert
Women's Track: Briana Nelson
Women's Field: Shanay Briscoe
Women's Golf: Bertine Strauss
Rowing: Carmen Hargis-Villanueva
Soccer: Brenda Saucedo
Softball: Mandy Ogle
Women's Swimming: Ellen Lobb
Women's Diving: Maren Taylor
Women's Tennis: Lina Padegimaite
Volleyball: Tiffany Baker
Baseball: John Curtiss
Men's Basketball: Brandon Allums
Men's Cross Country: Austin Roth
Men's Track: John McNamara
Men's Field: Ryan Crouser
Football: Case McCoy
Men's Golf: Toni Hakula
Men's Swimming: Reid Walker
Men's Diving: Will McCraney
Men's Tennis: Sudanwa Sitaram
Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars (national award for minority and international student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. Award is inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe, Jr., who was committed to both education and athletics. Recipients of this award must exhibit academic excellence and community service)
Tezira Abe (Women's Golf), Breaunna Addison (Women's Tennis), Tiffany Baker (Volleyball), Bernice Bamgbade (Women's Track and Field), Shanay Briscoe (Women's Track and Field), Kat Brooks (Volleyball), April Brown (Rowing), Imri Ganiel (Men's Swimming and Diving), Jess Glennie (Rowing), Lana Groenvynck (Women's Tennis), Cierra Grubbs (Soccer), Toni Hakula (Men's Golf), Marielle Hall (Women's Track and Field), Carmen Hargis-Villanueva (Rowing), Soren Hess-Olesen (Men's Tennis), C.J Hinojosa (Baseball), Johannes Hock (Men's Track and Field), Shawn Izadi (Football), Natalie Karcher (Women's Golf), Jacoby Lewis (Men's Tennis), GiGi Mazionyte (Women's Basketball), Jeremy Montalbano (Baseball), Nicolas Munoz (Men's Swimming and Diving), Briana Nelson (Women's Track and Field), Johanna Neuber (Rowing), Teresa Nguyen (Rowing), Lina Padegimaite (Women's Tennis), Sarah Palmer (Volleyball), Alaina Perez (Women's Track and Field), Ashley Roberts (Women's Basketball), Celina Rodrigo (Women's Basketball), Brenda Saucedo (Soccer), Sudanwa Sitaram (Men's Tennis), Abby Smith (Soccer), Imani McGee-Stafford (Women's Basketball), Lindsey Stephens (Softball), Bertine Strauss (Women's Golf), Helen Tau (Women's Basketball), Johnny Tseng (Football), Bailey Webster (Volleyball), Christine Young (Rowing), Gabby Zarnegar (Soccer).
Awards for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Lorene L. Rogers Scholar-Athlete Award (presented to graduating male and female student-athletes who have the highest overall GPA. Established in honor of former University President Dr. Lorene Rogers)
John Curtiss (Baseball), Megan Siebert (Women's Track and Field)
Men's Athletic Council Academic Achievement Award (recognizes male student-athlete who, through perseverance, determination and motivation, has embraced the opportunity to earn a degree from Texas. This student-athlete has served as a leader and influential role model to other student-athletes and to the community)
Jacob Felts (Baseball), Demarco Cobbs (Football)
Janet Hauber Academic Excellence Award (award given to a deserving female student-athlete who excels in the sciences. Named for renowned engineer and scientist, Dr. Janet Hauber, an avid supporter of Women's Athletics)
GiGi Mazionyte (Women's Basketball)
Academic Excellence & Spirit Award (given to student-athlete who stands out as achieving at very highest levels athletically and academically)
Briana Nelson (Women's Track and Field), Parker French (Baseball), Toni Hakula (Men's Golf)
V.F. "Doc" Neuhaus Award (highest honor in Women's Athletics and given to a female student-athlete who has excelled in the classroom and in her sport)
Shanay Briscoe (Women's Track and Field)
Big 12 Community Champions (conference award acknowledges top student-athletes who have distinguished themselves through community involvement and volunteer efforts)
Brady Sanders (Women's Basketball), Nathan Thornhill (Baseball), Samantha Tucker (Women's Swimming and Diving)
Big 12 Scholar-Athlete Awards (honors two senior student-athletes exhibiting the greatest combination of performance and achievement in sport, scholarship and leadership)
Ryan Crouser (Men's Track and Field), Sarah Palmer (Volleyball)
Academic Leadership Award (recognizes a student-athlete in Men's and Women's Athletics who embodies the attributes that are valued in leadership – including academic excellence, unselfish team play, desire to excel, service to the community and respected leadership)
Jordan Hicks (Football), Marielle Hall (Women's Track and Field)
Dorothy Smith Community Service Award (named in honor of Dorothy Smith, a passionate supporter of community involvement and athletics, the award recognizes student-athletes who have devoted their time and energy to the UT campus and Austin community)
Kip Darmody (Men's Swimming and Diving), Haley Eckerman (Volleyball)
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Leadership Award (presented to students who have distinguished themselves through their efforts in the community, on campus and as leaders)
Julie Arnold (Soccer), Grant Martin (Baseball), Morgan Snow (Women's Track and Field)
Highest Team GPA Award (each fall and spring, the Athletics Department recognizes the men's and women's teams with the highest semester GPA)
Spring 2013: Soccer, Baseball, Men's Tennis
Fall 2013: Women's Golf, Baseball, Men's Basketball