WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross had 14 student-athletes named 2023 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars, honoring their athletic and academic achievements. The awards were announced in the April 27 issue of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. Leading the way was senior Taj Salawu of the men's soccer team, who was one of 10 national finalists for the men's Sports Scholar of the Year award.

Inspired by Ashe Jr.'s commitment to education and excellence on the tennis court, the magazine invites every higher education institution in the country annually to nominate outstanding minority sports scholars. In addition to athletic ability, nominees must exhibit academic excellence and community activism. To be eligible, students have to compete in an intercollegiate sport, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, be at least a sophomore academically and be active on their campuses or in their communities.

2023 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars
Melissa Caiola, Women's Tennis
Jordan Fuller, Football
Manuela Herrera, Women's Golf
Mia Hofacker, Volleyball
Sarah Iannone, Women's Rowing
Ahana Nagarkatti, Women's Tennis
Jasmine Rahman, Women's Tennis
Taj Salawu, Men's Soccer
Sanaea Simmons, Volleyball
Evan Walker, Men's Soccer
Marcus Williams, Men's Soccer
Tyler Williamson, Men's Rowing
Jonathan Young, Football
Emily Yu, Women's Swimming & Diving

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