Jan. 30, 2002

More than half of the University of Denver student-athlete population was recently honored for achieving at least a 3.00 GPA during the 2000-01 academic year. Of Denver's 315 athletes, 176 students received either a bronze (3.00-3.29), silver (3.30-3.69), or gold (3.70-4.00) medallion based on their GPA. Over one-fifth of Denver's student athletes were awarded with the gold medal.

The University of Denver athletic program has come a long way since its transition to Division I four years ago. From the surprise success of the ski team that won back-to-back national championships the last two years to the revival of the hockey team as a national powerhouse, the Denver athletics program is quickly developing a winning tradition.

It takes a special athlete to prosper in the classroom and on the field. A gifted few are able compete at college sports highest level, and flourish under the strict academic standards that are presented in a college such as the University of Denver. That is why it's impressive that so many of Denver's student-athletes achieved a 3.00 GPA or higher.

The 176 athletes honored, as organized by their GPA: