MOUNT VERNON – Cornell's cross country and track & field programs placed a maximum 12 student-athletes on the 2025-26 NCAA Division III Academic All-District Men's and Women's Teams, selected by the College Sports Communicators.
 
The Rams had six men's honorees, led by senior Austin Wilkins (kinesiology) with his third consecutive CSC academic award.
 
Juniors Hadley Beaty (engineering) and Jensen Meeker (finance) were recognized for the second year in a row. Senior Chase Staker (engineering) and sophomores Jamie Briggs (elementary education) and Ike Claussen-Tubbs (finance) also earned the distinction.
 
Cornell's women also landed six selections with seniors Hailey Carolan (biochemistry and molecular biology), Ava Claussen-Tubbs (marketing), Alyza Koppes (kinesiology, German studies), juniors Robyn Mar (animation, studio art), Zoe Peesel (environmental science and sustainability, business analytics) and sophomore Lidia Dahlman (studio art, English).
 
Carolan, Claussen-Tubbs and Koppes garnered CSC accolades for the third consecutive year.  
 
To be eligible for all-academic recognition, the nominee must be at least a sophomore in academic and athletic standing, hold a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50, and rank in the top 50 regionally in a single event (cross country, indoor or outdoor track & field). 
 
The CSC Academic All-America Teams will be announced July 14 (men) and July 15 (women).