CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati athletics department is celebrating the accomplishments of 28 graduates this weekend, highlighting a significant milestone for the university. Among these graduates, 10 have attained their master’s degrees.
This proud announcement coincides with the university’s impressive achievement of a 97% graduation success rate, marking the sixth consecutive year that the University of Cincinnati has maintained a score of 90 or higher, positioning them as leaders in the Big 12 Conference. Furthermore, the overall athletics and football graduation success rates ranked third nationally, with six sports achieving a perfect graduation success rate as part of the 2015-2018 cohort.
The list of graduates includes notable names from various sports, such as:
**Baseball:**
– Louis Perona (master’s)
– Evan Shawver
**Football:**
– Harris Adams
– Cyrus Allen
– Ben Blevins (master’s)
– Jeff Caldwell
– Mikah Coleman
– Max Fletcher
– Jake Golday
– Patrick Gurd
– Christian Harrison
– Nick Herbst
– Connor Keyes
– Drew Logan
– Matthew McDoom
– Stephen Rusnak (master’s)
– Kye Stokes
– Taran Tyo
– Tawee Walker
– Xavier Williams
– Logan Wilson
**Swimming & Diving:**
– Hunter Gubeno (master’s)
– Jon Osa (master’s)
**Women’s Basketball:**
– Aicha Dia
**Women’s Soccer:**
– Faith Broering
– Maddie Swingle
**Volleyball:**
– Paige Pickering
– Abby Walker (master’s)
The dedication and resilience shown by these athletes, balancing the demands of their sport with their academic pursuits, reflects a commitment to excellence both on and off the field. This commitment not only enhances the reputation of the University of Cincinnati but also inspires current and future students to prioritize their education while engaging in athletics. Their achievements serve as a testament to the supportive environment fostered by the university and its athletics department.