Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award for 18th-Straight Year
7/21/2025 10:55:00 AM | WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL, ACADEMICS
CHICAGO – DePaul volleyball was awarded with the AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT for the teams' outstanding performance in the classroom during the 2024-25 academic year. The recognition is earned by achieving a year-long GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
"This achievement is a powerful testament to the dedication of our student-athletes and a shining reflection of the unwavering culture and mission at DePaul," said head coach Marie Zidek.
"We believe true excellence transcends the volleyball court and we are deeply committed to supporting our student-athletes as whole individuals. These accomplishments speak volumes about the strength of our academic programs and the dedication of our faculty and athletic academic advising team. This is a celebration of our entire DePaul family that lifts these student-athletes every step of the way."
DePaul has earned the award for 18 straight years, dating back to the 2007-2008 season. Only seven other institutions in NCAA Division I women's volleyball have received the award for 18 consecutive years or longer, with the Blue Demons owning the best streak in the BIG EAST conference.
For the third-straight year, the program was also named to the AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll, which recognizes the top 20% of GPAs in each division.
The AVCA press release, including the full list of honorees, can be found here.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
Stay up to date with all things DePaul Volleyball at DePaulBlueDemons.com. For real-time updates, follow the Blue Demons on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or sign up for email updates and text alerts.
2025 SEASON TICKETS
Secure your seat inside McGrath-Phillips Arena and experience the excitement of DePaul Volleyball up close! Season ticket membership includes access to all regular season home matches in Lincoln Park. Choose from Courtside Seating ($79 per seat) or General Admission Bleacher Seating ($49 per seat). Visit here to reserve your seats today.
About the American Volleyball Coaches Association
The association's mission is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development. The membership includes more than 10,000 collegiate, professional, high school, club, and youth volleyball coaches—primarily in the United States. The AVCA represents women's volleyball, men's volleyball, and beach volleyball coaches, and works to increase exposure and recognition for the sport of volleyball.
"This achievement is a powerful testament to the dedication of our student-athletes and a shining reflection of the unwavering culture and mission at DePaul," said head coach Marie Zidek.
"We believe true excellence transcends the volleyball court and we are deeply committed to supporting our student-athletes as whole individuals. These accomplishments speak volumes about the strength of our academic programs and the dedication of our faculty and athletic academic advising team. This is a celebration of our entire DePaul family that lifts these student-athletes every step of the way."
DePaul has earned the award for 18 straight years, dating back to the 2007-2008 season. Only seven other institutions in NCAA Division I women's volleyball have received the award for 18 consecutive years or longer, with the Blue Demons owning the best streak in the BIG EAST conference.
For the third-straight year, the program was also named to the AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll, which recognizes the top 20% of GPAs in each division.
The AVCA press release, including the full list of honorees, can be found here.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
Stay up to date with all things DePaul Volleyball at DePaulBlueDemons.com. For real-time updates, follow the Blue Demons on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or sign up for email updates and text alerts.
2025 SEASON TICKETS
Secure your seat inside McGrath-Phillips Arena and experience the excitement of DePaul Volleyball up close! Season ticket membership includes access to all regular season home matches in Lincoln Park. Choose from Courtside Seating ($79 per seat) or General Admission Bleacher Seating ($49 per seat). Visit here to reserve your seats today.
About the American Volleyball Coaches Association
The association's mission is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development. The membership includes more than 10,000 collegiate, professional, high school, club, and youth volleyball coaches—primarily in the United States. The AVCA represents women's volleyball, men's volleyball, and beach volleyball coaches, and works to increase exposure and recognition for the sport of volleyball.
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