Doane University Athletics has announced the Doane and Pflieger-Olson GPAC Scholar-Athletes for the 2021-22 academic year. To receive both honors, a student-athlete must be a participant in their sport for the full year and hold a 3.30 grade point average. The GPAC award is presented to those who contributed to their varsity teams (10-percent of varsity events scheduled for regular season) or those who are eligible for the NAIA academic honor that will be announced in September.

This year, the Doane Scholar-Athlete award recognized 272 student-athletes over Doane’s 22 sports. Of those, 217 also receive the GPAC Scholar-Athlete award. As a department, Doane’s student-athletes combined to post a 3.12 grade point average.

Alivia Baucom, Rock Port, received both honors. She is a member of the women’s indoor and outdoor track and field team.