MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - St. Thomas University was one of 210 members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to be named a Champions of Character Five-Star institution for the 2024-25 academic year, the NAIA released on Monday. The Bobcats were awarded Silver standing.

Institutions are measured on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and earn points in character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion. Institutions earned points based on exceptional student-athlete grade point averages and by having minimal to no ejections during competition throughout the course of the academic year.

The 2024-25 nod marks the 25th-consecutive year that STU has been named to the awards list.