IRVING, Texas --  The University of Dallas Women's Track & Field Team has once again proven that excellence is not limited to the track. We are thrilled to share that the team has received the prestigious 2025 NCAA Division III All-Academic Honors, an award that recognizes programs across the nation for their commitment to academic success alongside athletic performance.

To be considered for this national recognition, programs must meet a rigorous standard—a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.1 on a 4.0 scale, factoring in the most recent academic term. Our Crusaders didn't just meet the requirement—they soared past it with an impressive team GPA of 3.5. This remarkable achievement places them among the top academic programs in the country.

What sets our student-athletes apart is not just their performance on the field, but the intellectual challenge they embrace every day in the classroom. At UD, our athletes take on one of the most demanding liberal arts curricula in the nation, shaped by our classical Catholic education tradition. Balancing a heavy course load in philosophy, theology, languages, and sciences with the demands of collegiate athletics is no small feat.

The dedication it takes to maintain academic excellence in such an environment speaks volumes about the work ethic and character of our women's track & field team. These athletes embody what it means to pursue virtue and excellence in every aspect of their lives—discipline in training, focus in competition, and integrity in their studies.

Their accomplishment reflects not only personal commitment but also the supportive culture cultivated by their coaches, professors, and peers. It's a reminder of what's possible when student-athletes are encouraged to strive for holistic excellence—body, mind, and spirit.

We are incredibly proud of this team's efforts and the example they set for our university community. Congratulations again to the Women's Track & Field Team for making Crusader Nation proud both on the track and in the classroom. Your hard work, discipline, and determination truly embody the best of what it means to be a student-athlete at the University of Dallas.