CHARLOTTE, NC  - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) recognizes 1,334 student-athletes who have been named to the Fall 2025 CIAA Commissioner's Honor Roll. The announcement highlights the continued academic excellence of CIAA student-athletes.

Johnson C. Smith University had 175 student-athletes to make the Commissioner's Honor Roll.  Student-athletes named to the Commissioner's Honor Roll maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better.

The CIAA Commissioner's Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average during the semester while competing in intercollegiate athletics. The recognition reflects the conference's commitment to academic achievement and the holistic development of student-athletes both in competition and in the classroom.

The institutional breakdown of honorees for the Fall 2025 semester is as follows:
Bluefield State University – 98
Bowie State University – 149
Claflin University – 83
Elizabeth City State University – 97
Fayetteville State University – 154
Johnson C. Smith University – 175
Lincoln University (PA) – 105
Virginia Union University – 157
Virginia State University – 175
Winston-Salem State University – 141

"The CIAA continues to celebrate the academic dedication of our student-athletes who excel both in competition and in the classroom," said CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker. "Being named to the Commissioner's Honor Roll reflects the discipline, commitment, and focus required to succeed at a high level while representing their institutions and the CIAA."

A full list of Fall 2025 CIAA Commissioner's Honor Roll recipients can be found here.