Fordham Rowing celebrates 11 CRCA Scholar Athletes – A Testament to Academic & Athletic Excellence
BRONX, N.Y. – Fordham University‘s rowing team is celebrating the academic achievements of eleven student-athletes who have been named 2025 CRCA Scholar Athletes by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association. This recognition highlights the dedication and discipline of Fordham rowers who excel both on the water and in the classroom.
The CRCA Scholar-Athlete Awards acknowledge outstanding collegiate rowers who demonstrate a commitment to academic success alongside their athletic pursuits [[1]]. To qualify for this prestigious honor, student-athletes must be in at least their second year of collegiate eligibility and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. They must also have participated in at least 75% of the team’s NCAA eligible spring races or competed at their conference championship.
This year’s honorees from Fordham are:
Sarah Burns – Biology
Anna Calendrillo – Political Science
Eliza Collins – Political science/English
molly Ewing – international Studies
* [Further names not provided in source]
Fordham Rowing recently concluded a successful 2024-25 season, finishing sixth at the Atlantic 10 Championships [[3]]. the team also achieved notable results at the Metropolitan Championship, securing four medals, and at the dad Vail Regatta, where they earned two gold, one silver, and one bronze medal.
This achievement builds on Fordham’s past success, with eight rowers earning CRCA Scholar Athlete honors in 2018 [[2]].
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