Top Academic Honors for CUNY Women’s Swimming & Diving 2025-26
The College Sports Communicators (CSC) just announced their 2025-26 Academic All-District Team for NCAA Division III Women’s Swimming and Diving. Eleven student-athletes from the CUNY Athletic Conference made the list.
These athletes stand out for their work in the pool and in the classroom. They really embody what college athletics should be about.
Celebrating Academic and Athletic Excellence
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The CSC Academic All-District® Teams honor some of the top student-athletes in the country. This year, the spotlight falls on the CUNY Athletic Conference, where 11 women’s swimming and diving athletes earned recognition for their achievements.
They’ve managed to excel in their sports while keeping up strong grades, which is no small feat. Balancing tough practices and schoolwork isn’t easy, but these athletes have pulled it off.
The Honorees
Here are the student-athletes named to the 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District Team for NCAA Division III Women’s Swimming and Diving:
- Kristen Zhou – Baruch College
- Salma Jaramillo – Baruch College
- Dariya Voinitskaya – Baruch College
- Christine Bailey – Brooklyn College
- Hailey Johnston – Brooklyn College
- Yara Shaik – Brooklyn College
- Grace Driver – John Jay College
- Julia Murray – John Jay College
- Brianna Torres – John Jay College
- Luciana Uriarte – John Jay College
Each of these athletes has shown real dedication to both their sport and academics. They’re setting an example for others in their programs.
About the CSC Academic All-America® Program
The CSC Academic All-America® program has a long tradition of honoring student-athletes who shine academically while competing in college sports. The program covers four divisions: NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA.
Academic All-District® honorees move on to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. First-, second-, and third-team honorees will be announced on April 28.
Criteria for Selection
Getting selected for the CSC Academic All-District® Teams isn’t easy. Student-athletes need to keep a strong GPA and make a real impact on their teams.
This approach makes sure honorees are dedicated both as athletes and as students. It’s not just about what happens in the pool.
Impact on the CUNY Athletic Conference
Having 11 CUNY Athletic Conference athletes on the 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District Team says a lot about these programs. The colleges clearly support their student-athletes in meaningful ways.
Support and Resources
CUNY Athletic Conference schools offer academic advising, tutoring, and mental health resources. These supports help athletes juggle the demands of college sports and their studies.
It’s not always easy to keep up, but these resources really make a difference for student-athletes.
Looking Ahead
Now, these 11 student-athletes will move forward to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. The upcoming announcement on April 28 is bound to be exciting for them, their colleges, and the whole CUNY Athletic Conference.
Future Aspirations
These student-athletes inspire their peers and set the bar for future generations. Their dedication and hard work show what it takes to juggle academics and athletics—no small feat, honestly.
They keep raising the standard for others, and in doing so, help build a culture of excellence within the CUNY Athletic Conference.
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