2015

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education sponsors the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Awards to honor students of color who have excelled in the classroom as well as on the athletic field. Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe, Jr.'s commitment to education as well as his love for the game of tennis, U.S. colleges and universities are invited to participate in this annual awards program by nominating their outstanding sports scholars. In addition to their athletic ability and academic performance, Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars demonstrate a commitment to community service and student leadership.

Male Sport Winners

Sai-Tummala
SAI TUMMALA - Basketball

School: Arizona State University
Year: 2015
Major: Biological Sciences

Male Sport Finalists

Pitts
Paul Pitts III

School: San Diego State University
Sport: Football
Major: Religious Studies

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Dorian Hairston - Baseball

School: University of Kentucky
Year: 2015
Major: English

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Igor Braga - Tennis (M)

School: Norfolk State University
Year: 2015
Major: Computer Science

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Edwin Rogers - Football

School: Norfolk State University
Year: 2015
Major: Mass Communications

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Paul Stewart - Track/Cross Country (M)

School: University of Louisville
Year: 2015
Major: Political Science

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Michael Salguero - Track/Cross Country (M)

School: Valparaiso University
Year: 2015
Major: Civil Engineering

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Suleiman Thomas - Soccer (M)

School: Valparaiso University
Year: 2015
Major: Business Administration - Management

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Caylin Moore - Football

School: Marist College
Year: 2015
Major: Economics

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Ezra Baeli-Wang - Fencing (M)

School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Year: 2015
Major: Peace, War & Defense

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Felipe Da Silva - Soccer (M)

School: University of Nebraska Omaha
Year: 2015
Major: Finance

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Brian Barney - Track/Cross Country (M)

School: University of Cincinnati
Year: 2015
Major: Health Sciences- Exercise and Movement

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Lance Gray - Track/Cross Country (M)

School: Oklahoma State University
Year: 2015
Major: Mechanical Engineering

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Luis Ochoa Ramirez - Soccer (M)

School: University of Louisville
Year: 2015
Major: Finance

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Isaiah Johnson - Football

School: Georgia Institute of Technology
Year: 2015
Major: Masters in Building Construction & Facility Management

Female Sport Winners

Krystal-Rivers
Krystal Rivers - Volleyball

School: The University of Alabama
Year: 2015
Major: Biology

Female Sport Finalists

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Nandini Mehta - Soccer (W)

School: Northwestern University
Year: 2015
Major: Economics and International Studies

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Averee Fields - Basketball (W)

School: West Virginia University
Year: 2015
Major: Social Work with a minor in Psychology

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Alexis Cooper - Softball

School: Arizona State University
Year: 2015
Major: Nursing

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Katelyn Trevino - Gymnastics (W)

School: University of Missouri
Year: 2015
Major: Communications (Bachelor's); Positive Coaching (Master's)

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Victoria Fubara - Soccer (W)

School: UNC Charlotte
Year: 2015
Major: Psychology and Pre-Med

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Michael Macchiavello - Wrestling

School: North Carolina State University
Year: 2015
Major: Undeclared

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Kristin Aloi - Gymnastics (W)

School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Year: 2015
Major: Psychology and Pharmacy

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Nicole Bardaji - Volleyball (W)

School: Baylor University
Year: 2015
Major: Health Science Studies, Pre Physical Therapy

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Kiera Bulluck - Track/Cross Country (W)

School: Arizona State University
Year: 2015
Major: Biological Sciences and Psychology

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Brittney Reid - Track/Cross Country (W)

School: Oklahoma State University
Year: 2015
Major: Sports Management

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Lina Padegimaite - Tennis (W)

School: The University of Texas, Austin
Year: 2015
Major: Exercise Science

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Jessica Glennie - Crew (W)

School: The University of Texas, Austin
Year: 2015
Major: Architecture

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Bethany Andrews - Dance (W)

School: Oklahoma State University
Year: 2015
Major: Biochemistry

More About This Program:

As the name denotes, the annual Ashe edition is part of the magazine’s quarter-century legacy of recognizing young, outstanding minority men and women who have distinguished themselves in their academic and athletic pursuits.

In addition to their athletic ability, students named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5, be at least a sophomore academically and be active on their campuses or in their communities.

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