U.S. Women’s National Sitting Team’s MaKenzie Franklin has taken on one challenge after another since having one of her legs amputated after a motorcycle accident. Read Story on USA Volleyball Site In addition to her volleyball training, she is now preparing to join a team of amputees, veterans, athletes and humanitarians whoContinue Reading
With 1.2 million subscribers on TikTok and more than 680,000 YouTube subscribers, Joel Joseph has a huge following as Lord Hec. His road to success has included multiple challenges, ultimately leading him to be the dancer and artist he has always wanted to be. “We only have one life. Why would I not beContinue Reading
The Les Twins, French identical twins Laurent and Larry Bourgeois, have gained international fame as dancers, choreographers, entrepreneurs, producers, and actors. Their talent has brought them opportunities worldwide, including multiple tours dancing with Beyoncé. The duo is using their platform and passion to partner with The Kids Write Network (KWN)Continue Reading
On Monday and Tuesday, June 5 and 6, NYU hosted the first UAA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Summit at the New York Marriott Downtown. Attendees included all eight UAA athletic directors, vice presidents, vice provosts, deans, campus DEI leaders, coaches, athletic trainers, compliance officers, support staff, and student-athletes. “WhileContinue Reading
2018 Case Western Reserve University graduate and current M.D. student Nithya Kanagasegar helped turn around the Spartans’ women’s tennis program. In her playing days, she was named the 2016 UAA Most Valuable Player and in her senior year, joined doubles partner Madeleine Paolucci in becoming the first All-America honorees inContinue Reading
During Black History Month, the UAA honored more than 100 of its current and former student-athletes, coaches, and administrators with social media posts consisting of multiple photos with a small biography of the individual. 2023 UAA Black History Month Graphics Each graphic and bio was posted on the Association’s Instagram and Twitter accounts. TheContinue Reading
