CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) announced the 2025-26 recipients of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards. The Academic Achievement Awards, in its 19th year, is a program that recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level in NCAA sponsored sports.
 
"In year 19, this program continues its dedication to celebrating the exceptional student-athletes who define excellence across our Division II landscape," said Jenn Bell, associate VP and director of athletics at Converse University and current D2 ADA President. "We're proud to recognize more than 21,000 deserving student-athletes from 179 institutions, reflecting the tremendous dedication within our division — not only in athletics, but in the classroom as well. This year's submissions, from both individuals and schools, serve as a testament to the Division II way. Thanks to the administrators who nominated these outstanding individuals, and much[1]deserved congratulations to all this year's recipients."
 
Mulerider Athletics, amongst the Great American Conference, faired very well as the department claimed 121 Academic Achievement Awards. With that, Mulerider Athletics accumulated the third-most Academic Achievement Awards among the GAC and is one of four to surpass the century mark for awards.
 
Department-wide, the Muleriders concluded the 2025-26 academic year with a record 3.38 GPA, with all sports contributing to a team GPA of 3.0 or better. 259 student athletes finished with a GPA of 3.0 or higher with 85 athletes finishing with a 4.0. 79% of Mulerider student athletes finished with a 3.0 GPA or higher.