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 - Basketball
School: Arizona State University
Year: 2015
Major: Biological Sciences
Male Sport Finalists
Paul Pitts III
School: San Diego State University
Sport: Football
Major: Religious Studies
Dorian Hairston - Baseball
School: University of Kentucky
Year: 2015
Major: English
Igor Braga - Tennis (M)
School: Norfolk State University
Year: 2015
Major: Computer Science
Edwin Rogers - Football
School: Norfolk State University
Year: 2015
Major: Mass Communications
Paul Stewart - Track/Cross Country (M)
School: University of Louisville
Year: 2015
Major: Political Science
Michael Salguero - Track/Cross Country (M)
School: Valparaiso University
Year: 2015
Major: Civil Engineering
Suleiman Thomas - Soccer (M)
School: Valparaiso University
Year: 2015
Major: Business Administration - Management
Caylin Moore - Football
School: Marist College
Year: 2015
Major: Economics
Ezra Baeli-Wang - Fencing (M)
School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Year: 2015
Major: Peace, War & Defense
Felipe Da Silva - Soccer (M)
School: University of Nebraska Omaha
Year: 2015
Major: Finance
Brian Barney - Track/Cross Country (M)
School: University of Cincinnati
Year: 2015
Major: Health Sciences- Exercise and Movement
Lance Gray - Track/Cross Country (M)
School: Oklahoma State University
Year: 2015
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Luis Ochoa Ramirez - Soccer (M)
School: University of Louisville
Year: 2015
Major: Finance
Isaiah Johnson - Football
School: Georgia Institute of Technology
Year: 2015
Major: Masters in Building Construction & Facility Management
Female Sport Winners
Krystal Rivers - Volleyball
School: The University of Alabama
Year: 2015
Major: Biology
Female Sport Finalists
Nandini Mehta - Soccer (W)
School: Northwestern University
Year: 2015
Major: Economics and International Studies
Averee Fields - Basketball (W)
School: West Virginia University
Year: 2015
Major: Social Work with a minor in Psychology
Alexis Cooper - Softball
School: Arizona State University
Year: 2015
Major: Nursing
Katelyn Trevino - Gymnastics (W)
School: University of Missouri
Year: 2015
Major: Communications (Bachelor's); Positive Coaching (Master's)
Victoria Fubara - Soccer (W)
School: UNC Charlotte
Year: 2015
Major: Psychology and Pre-Med
Michael Macchiavello - Wrestling
School: North Carolina State University
Year: 2015
Major: Undeclared
Kristin Aloi - Gymnastics (W)
School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Year: 2015
Major: Psychology and Pharmacy
Nicole Bardaji - Volleyball (W)
School: Baylor University
Year: 2015
Major: Health Science Studies, Pre Physical Therapy
Kiera Bulluck - Track/Cross Country (W)
School: Arizona State University
Year: 2015
Major: Biological Sciences and Psychology
Brittney Reid - Track/Cross Country (W)
School: Oklahoma State University
Year: 2015
Major: Sports Management
Lina Padegimaite - Tennis (W)
School: The University of Texas, Austin
Year: 2015
Major: Exercise Science
Jessica Glennie - Crew (W)
School: The University of Texas, Austin
Year: 2015
Major: Architecture
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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