Academic Services Announces October Scholar Athletes of the Month

Oct 5, 2017 | General, Academic Services

NEW ORLEANS -- Tulane Academic Services has named its Scholar Athletes of the Month for October, selecting 16 student-athletes from each of the university's 16 intercollegiate varsity athletic programs. The Scholar Athletes of the Month are chosen by each sport's advisor, and the selection is based on effort put forth by the student in academics, athletics, leadership and community service.

The Scholar Athletes of the Month selections for October are:

Football (Offense): Devin Glenn
Football (Defense): Sean Wilson
Men's Basketball: Buay Koka
Women's Basketball: Kolby Morgan
Bowling: Tiera Gulum
Beach Volleyball: Briana Correa
Volleyball: Dayna Kern
Women's Track & Field: Brandi Hughes
Men's Track & Field: Antonius Prader
Women's Cross Country: Emma Newton
Men's Cross Country: Emmanuel Rotich
Swimming & Diving: Kaitlin Simpson
Golf: Sofia Goicoechea
Men's Tennis: Tim Ruetzel
Women's Tennis: Sade Atkinson
Baseball: Trent Johnson

The mission of the ASC is to offer academic and personal support for student-athletes, and guide, support and inspire them in their pursuit of excellence. The ASC provides quality academic/life skills education and support for all student-athletes at Tulane, and aims to promote student-athlete academic achievement, community responsibility, and personal accountability. ASC works to ensure that all student-athletes maintain NCAA continuing eligibility with regard to overall GPA, earned hours, and percentage of degree requirements.