Washington and Lee Reveals Scholar-Athlete Awards for Fall 2025 Term

LEXINGTON, Va. – Washington and Lee University (W&L) continues to demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence in the realm of athletics. Recently, Jan Hathorn, the university’s Michael F. Walsh Director of Athletics, announced that an impressive 427 student-athletes have earned the prestigious W&L Scholar-Athlete Award. This award recognizes those who achieved a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher during the fall term that just concluded last December.

The collective achievement of the student-athletes is remarkable, with all 603 athletes combining for a stellar overall GPA of 3.643 while completing a staggering 9,813 credit hours. Additionally, 31 of these student-athletes embarked on academic adventures abroad, balancing their studies with their commitments as athletes.

Among these high achievers, a noteworthy feat was accomplished by 98 Generals, who managed to maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester. This level of academic performance showcases not only dedication on the field but impressive intellectual discipline as well. A detailed table containing the names of these exceptional individuals can be found below, organized alphabetically by sport and last name.

To delve deeper into the names of those honored, please refer to the complete listing of the 2025 Fall Term Scholar Athlete award winners.

Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes participating in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated more than 265 conference championships. Discover more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or follow on social media at @WLUGenerals.