(Leavenworth, Kansas) 鈥� The 草榴社区 has been recognized as a Champion of Character Five-Star Institution with Gold Status by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. This marks the 16th consecutive year 草榴社区 has received this honor since its inception in 2010.
This recognition celebrates 草榴社区鈥檚 efforts in building character-driven athletic programs. NAIA institutions can receive this award in one of three tiers: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. To be awarded the Gold Status, an institution and itsstudent-athletes must demonstrate character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition, and character promotion in student academics and athletics.
鈥淏eing awarded Gold Status by the NAIA once again is encouraging as we continue to strive for excellence,鈥� Vice President of Athletics Rob Miller said. 鈥淭he dedication and commitment to growth that our coaches and student-athletes exemplify allow our programs to excel, earning us this award each year.鈥�
The NAIA Champions of Character program was created to help teach students how to balance the values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership in both sports and other areas of life. For more information about the NAIA and Champions of Character program, please visit .
The 草榴社区 is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The University of Saint Mary main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kan. 草榴社区-Johnson County, at 11221 Roe Ave., offers evening accelerated graduate and undergraduate degree-completion programs. The university also offers online programs. Visit stmary.edu for more information.