Decatur, IL - Millikin University Athletics saw seven student-athletes earn College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors, recognizing the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program recognizes at-large honorees in five different categories - NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, and College Division.
 
The Millikin student-athletes named Academic All-District® for NCAA Division III include:

Zoey Beard - Women's Golf
Madelyn Beck - Women's Golf
Ruby Haegen - Women's Golf
Trevor Biggerstaff - Men's Golf
Michael Bradley - Men's Golf
Joey Jens - Men's Wrestling
Chase Mirelez - Men's Wrestling

To be eligible, student-athletes must have a 3.50 grade point average and be a major contributor to
their team.
 
Akins was selected for consideration to the CSC Academic All-America® Team.
 
The Division II and III CSC Academic All-America® programs are partially financially supported by the NCAA Division II and III national governance structures to assist CSC with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2025-26 Divisions II and III Academic All-America® programs. The NAIA CSC Academic All-America® program is partially financially supported through the NAIA governance structure.
 
For more information about CSC Academic All-District® and Academic All-America® Teams program, visit AcademicAllAmerica.com.