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Sports

Fierce Advocate: Meet 2021’s Arthur Ashe Jr. Female Sports Scholar

Mariah White knows how to make the most out of opportunities. The senior point guard at Cleveland State University, who recently transferred to Missouri State, was determined to play Division I basketball when CSU came calling. It proved to be the perfect fit for the Ohio native, who has excelled on the court, in the classroom and as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee’s (SAAC) first diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) chair. For her impact on her sport, teammates, friends and community, White is named the 2021 Arthur Ashe Jr. Female Sports Scholar.

May 5, 2021

Sports

Elevating Everybody Around Him: Meet 2021’s Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar

Over the course of his college football career, University of Miami quarterback D’Eriq King has overcome injury, transferring and the sudden death of his father. Despite adversity, his sense of purpose has not wavered. King is intent on being a leader on the field, excelling in the classroom and speaking up about social justice issues. King is the 2021 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar.

May 4, 2021