Alma, MI — Alma College Swimming and Diving saw both their men's and women's teams named to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) 2025 Fall Scholar All-America teams listing on Tuesday. This award is the highest academic honor given out by the CSCAA and is presented by Fitter and Faster Swim Camps, recognizing programs that exemplify excellence in the classroom while competing at the highest levels of collegiate sport.

In total, 709 teams representing 16,421 student-athletes earned Scholar All-America recognition for their outstanding academic performance. To qualify, each team was required to post a team cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher during the Fall 2025 semester, reflecting a sustained commitment to academic excellence alongside competitive achievement.

"The academic commitment demonstrated by these teams is exceptional," said Samantha Barany, Executive Director of the CSCAA. "These student-athletes continue to set a standard for excellence by succeeding at the highest level both in the pool and in the classroom, and the CSCAA is proud to recognize their dedication and achievement."

Alma's men were named to the list after posting a 3.20 GPA in the fall semester. The Scots were joined on the list by fellow MIAA institutions Albion, Calvin, Hope, and Kalamazoo.
On the women's side, the Scots posted a 3.39 to earn the award, and were joined by three other MIAA teams in Albion, Calvin, and Hope.