Academic Support Program for Student Athletes

Dec 20, 2019

28 NC State Student-Athletes Graduate in Fall 2019

The ASPSA Graduation Breakfast was held at Vaughn Towers prior to the university celebration at PNC Arena. Family, friends, coaches, and support staff all came together to celebrate the 28 student-athletes who graduated in the fall 2019 semester.   This was a very impressive group of student-athletes, both athletically and academically. A few highlights include:… 

May 13, 2019

106 Student-Athletes Recognized at ASPSA Graduation Breakfast

On Saturday, May 11th, 106 student-athletes were recognized at the Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes Graduation Breakfast. Family, friends, coaches, and support personnel were all there to celebrate their accomplishments.  The class of 2019 is an impressive group of student-athletes including: ACC champions and NCAA national champions Professional athletes Olympians and several aspiring for the… 

Apr 22, 2019

ASPSA Intern Alumni Series – Wendy LeBlanc (’05-’06)

Wendy LeBlanc joined the Tulane community in January 2013, working as a learning specialist for the athletics department and as an academic advisor for baseball. Within athletics, LeBlanc works with students one-one on time management, academic strategies, and academic advising. LeBlanc also coordinates the psycho-educational screening and testing for all student-athletes, serving as a liaison… 

Oct 8, 2018

Spring 2018 Scholar-Athletes Recognized

NC State scholar-athletes were recognized at center field during halftime of the NC State football game on September 29th. The 323 Caterpillar scholar-athletes earned a term grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the spring 2018 semester. The student-athletes were joined on the field by Chancellor Dr. Randy Woodson, Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Division… 

Jun 21, 2018

Student-Athletes Abroad: Ade Taiwo’s Summer in Segovia

Ade Taiwo, a men’s soccer player from Raleigh, spent the first part of his summer in Segovia, Spain as part of NC State’s Spain: Language, Technology, and Culture in Segovia Program. Ade is currently a fifth-year double-majoring in communication and international studies. He took two courses, Spanish: Language, Technology, and Culture and Spanish: Spain: History, Art,… 

Mar 6, 2018

Fall 2017 Scholar-Athletes Recognized

NC State Caterpillar Scholar-Athletes from fall 2017 were recognized at halftime during the basketball game on Tuesday, February 20th. These scholar-athletes earned a term grade point average of a 3.0 or higher in the fall 2017 semester.  This year, NC State applauds 305 scholar-athletes for their ability to balance playbooks and textbooks. Among these student-athletes are 159… 

Nov 9, 2017

Student-Athletes Abroad: Derya Pekari

Derya Pekari, a senior on the rifle team, spent part of her summer studying abroad in Valencia, Spain. Pekari is majoring in communication media with a minor in Spanish. She took two Spanish classes at the University of Virginia in Valencia, oral and written expression and a modern Spanish art class. The classes were challenging… 

Sep 18, 2017

Spring 2017 Caterpillar Scholar Athletes Honored at Football Game

NC State Caterpillar Scholar Athletes were recognized at halftime during the NC State football game on Saturday, September 16th. In Spring 2017, 297 student-athletes earned a term grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Of these students, 136 were named to the Dean’s List and 33 achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA. The scholar athletes were joined by… 

May 15, 2017

93 Student-athletes Honored at ASPSA Graduation Breakfast

On Saturday, May 13th, 93 NC State student-athletes were honored at ASPSA’s graduation breakfast ceremony in Vaughn Towers. The ASPSA graduation breakfast is held each semester prior to the university commencement in PNC Arena. Parents, coaches, advisors and friends gathered together to celebrate the student-athletes’ academic, athletic, and personal accomplishments. Jonathan Davis, from men’s soccer, emceed the… 

Mar 14, 2017

ASPSA Intern Alumni Series – Katie Ethridge (’06-’07)

Each year, the ASPSA Internship Program welcomes three interns who embark on an intensive year-long internship designed to prepare aspiring new professionals in the field of academic support for student-athletes. Established in 2005, the internship runs from early July to mid-June and follows a strategic timeline that allows interns the opportunity to gain significant experience…