Birmingham, Ala.-The Southwestern Athletic Conference has a rich history, full of great athletes. This conference also prides itself in providing its athletes the opportunity to excel in the classroom, as well as on the field or court. With that in mind, the SWAC would like to recognize student-athletes, which have shown and continue to show promise in areas outside of sports. The student-athletes listed below have shown their ability to balance a tough curriculum as well as a hectic game and practice schedule. Please, join us in saluting them.

Alabama State University
Erica Henderson- Women's Basketball, Senior
Lex Pierre- Men's Tennis, Senior

Grambling State University
Desmond Stegall - Baweball, Sophmore
Brittany LaPooler - Women's Track and Field, Grad. Student

Jackson State University
Sergio Parra - Baseball, Senior
D. Harshini Reddy - Women's Tennis, Junior

Mississippi Valley State University
Kenneth Dabney - Football, Junior
Bianca Vigliante - Soccer, Junior

Prairie View A&M University
Abel Simie - Men's Track and Field, Junior
Bianca Garza - Soccer, Sophmore

Texas Southern University
Shaine McGee - Men's Track and Field, Senior
Alexia Thomas - Volleyball, Sophmore

University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Matthew Dismuke - Men's Golf, Freshman
Rachel Hornbuckle - Volleyball, Junior