Dylan Foley of Southborough, MA honored as National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division III Scholar All-American.

2014 Mar 19

Dylan Foley of Southborough, MA (01772) was recently honored as a National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division III Scholar All-American. Foley is studying Criminal Justice.

To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must carry a GPA of at least 3.20 (cumulative or last academic year) and meet one of the three criteria: qualify for the NCAA Championships, place in top six at the NCAA qualifier, or win more than 66 percent of matches and wrestle in 50 percent of scheduled dates.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is known worldwide as the Birthplace of BasketballA and for the guiding principles of its humanics philosophya"educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others. With its foundation of academic excellence and rich athletic heritage, Springfield College prepares students with real-world leadership skills for careers that transform lives and communities. The college offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields of health sciences, human and social services, sport management and movement studies, education, business, and the arts and sciences. It also offers doctoral programs in physical education, physical therapy, and counseling psychology. The college is ranked in the 2014 edition of "Best Colleges" in the top tier of "Best Regional Universities -- North Region" by U.S.News Media Group, and is designated as a premier Leadership Development Center by the YMCA of the USA. More than 5,000 traditional, nontraditional and international students study at its main campus in Springfield, Mass., and at its School of Human Services campuses across the country.