The State University of New York Athletic Conference, known as SUNYAC, unveiled its 2025‑26 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll on Wednesday, spotlighting student‑athletes who maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 or higher.
The honor roll, which celebrates academic achievement alongside athletic commitment, recognized more than two thousand scholars across the conference’s ten full‑time members and fifteen associate partners, underscoring a culture that values scholarship as much as competition.
A Milestone for Skidmore
At Skidmore College, the results are particularly striking: out of the thirty eligible athletes, twenty‑eight earned a place on the list, reflecting the school’s strong academic support for its hockey program in its inaugural year as an associate member.
Conference officials noted that the achievement is not just a statistical footnote but a testament to the institutions’ shared mission of developing well‑rounded leaders, a narrative that resonates with coaches, faculty and the broader campus community.
The recognition also coincides with a growing emphasis on mental health and holistic development within collegiate athletics, as schools increasingly integrate academic resources with performance coaching.