Men's Swimming and Diving Team Tops Nation in GPA; Women's Squad Places 14th
The American University men's swimming and diving team posted a 3.54 GPA in the spring semester, the highest team grade-point average of all Division I swimming and diving programs, the Collegiate Swim Coaches Association of American (CSCAA) announced. The women's program placed 14th in the nation with a 3.44 GPA. Based on their GPAs, both teams were named CSCAA Scholar-Athlete Teams for the 29th consecutive semester. [+]

Men’s Soccer Looks to Build on Last Year’s Success; Announces 2009 Schedule
The American University men’s soccer team earned a share of the Patriot League regular season championship a year ago, and it will look to take another step in the 2009 campaign. The Eagles will rely on a veteran squad to take on a challenging schedule, which includes five contests versus NCAA Tournament squads from a year ago. [+]

Kyle Taylor ’06 Completes Nine-Hour, 25-Mile Swim
Former American University swimmer Kyle Taylor ’06 completed a successful swim in the United Kingdom’s Dover Harbour, a 25-mile journey that took nine hours in frigid 60-degree water. His mission, which was accomplished while wearing an American University swim cap, was to raise money for Harvey Parry, a four-year old boy who is in need of prosthetic legs. [+]

70 Eagles Named to 2009 Winter-Spring Patriot League Academic Honor Roll
The American University Department of Athletics and Recreation placed 70 student-athletes on the Winter/Spring 2009 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Six men’s basketball student-athletes earned the distinction, which was the most of any PL basketball team. [+]