Champions In The Classroom
Student-athletes at the University of Tennessee strive to be champions in the classroom. We have several recognition programs that highlight our students’ academic excellence, and we have nominated several student-athletes for prestigious awards. Below the photo are some highlights showcasing their academic success.
How Do Student-Athletes At Tennessee Perform Academically?
Three student-athletes won NCAA post-graduate scholarships in Winter 2012
Ryan Helms, Men’s Swimming & Diving
Chanelle Price, Women’s Track & Field
Ellen Wortham, Women’s Track & Field
Alexis Owens, Soccer
Iyana Moore, Soccer
Jasmine Brown, Volleyball
DeeDee Harrison, Volleyball
NIcollette Brice, Volleyball
Kayla Jeter, Volleyball
Brianna Bass, Women’s Basketball
Glory Johnson, Women’s Basketball
Tory Lewis, Softball
Whitney Hammond, Softball
Raven Chavanne, Softball
Angie Bjorklund, Basketball
Raven Chavanne, Softball
Nikki Fowler, Volleyball
Chanelle Price, Track & Field
*18 student-athletes earned a 4.0 GPA for the Spring 2011 term
*87 student-athletes graduated in 2010-2011
*7 former student-athletes returned to campus to complete their degrees through our RAC (Renewing Academic Commitment) program in 2010-11
*184 student-athletes made the 2010-2011 SECHonor Roll (recognition requires a GPA of 3.00 or higher for the preceding 2 semesters among other details).
*240 student-athletes currently have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.