The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Department of Athletics & Recreation has been awarded the 2025 NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion, recognizing their outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment within the athletics community. St. Mary’s College joins Division I Villanova University and Division II Southern Connecticut State University as the recipients in each NCAA division. The Award for Diversity and Inclusion recognizes and celebrates one school or conference office per division for initiatives, policies and practices that embrace diversity and inclusion across the intercollegiate athletics community. This can be achieved through community service, professional development, hiring practices or programming activities that enhance opportunities for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences. Director of Athletics & Recreation Crystal Gibson stated, “We are extremely honored to receive this recognition. I am thankful to work at such an incredible institution with inclusive values that match our athletic department’s initiatives and even more grateful of the incredible staff, coaches and student-athletes that support our mission each and every day.” This year’s recipients will be honored during the 2025 NCAA Convention at the Convention Welcome and Awards Presentation on Tuesday, January 14, in Nashville, Tenn. “The effective application […]
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