VESTAL, N.Y. -- Each semester, the Binghamton Athletic Department holds a breakfast for its student-athletes who attained a perfect 4.0 GPA during the previous semester. There were 41 student-athletes who earned a 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2023 semester.

Those student-athletes were able to take a break and be honored for their hard work and dedication to their education on Thursday morning in the TAU Room of the Events Center. Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger, Provost Donald Hall and Athletic Director Gene Marshall were on hand to honor them.

"It feels great to be recognized as a student athlete for the hard work we put in to our academics," track and cross country runner Sheridan Talada said. "I'm so appreciative that Binghamton values our academic efforts as much as our athletic efforts. I've found that studying with a group helps me better absorb class content and also makes the coursework more manageable. Finding time to study while also keeping time to relax and de-stress is crucial for academic success."

"Rather than try to work after practice when I am tired, I try to set aside time during the day when I could study and get my work done," men's swimmer Liam Preston said. "It really helped me to stay on top of everything."

The student-athletes in attendance agreed that Binghamton University has a culture geared towards helping students achieve high success in the classroom.

"Binghamton does a really good job giving us opportunities to succeed," volleyball All-American Tsvetlina Ilieva said. "The professors here truly care about the students' well-being and their success."

Overall, Binghamton University student athletes attained a 3.44 grade-point average for the Fall 2023 semester. It marked the 13th consecutive semester the group has surpassed a 3.2 GPA and sixth time in the last eight semesters above a 3.4.