Here are five exceptional college women in the U.S. who have demonstrated remarkable academic achievements and intelligence:
1. Kate Douglass – University of Virginia
Kate Douglass is a standout swimmer and scholar from the University of Virginia. Graduating with a degree in statistics, she has been recognized for her academic excellence and athletic prowess. Douglass has won multiple NCAA titles and has been named the NCAA Championships Swimmer of the Meet. Her research in data analytics within competitive swimming showcases her commitment to merging academics with athletics.
2. Jaylyn Sherrod – University of Colorado
Jaylyn Sherrod is a former basketball player at the University of Colorado who excelled both on and off the court. She graduated with three degrees: a bachelor's in sociology and master's degrees in criminology and organizational leadership. Sherrod was named the Pac-12 Women's Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was known for her leadership and community service.
Grace Beyer – St. Louis University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
Grace Beyer is a basketball phenom who became the all-time leading scorer in NAIA history. She achieved a remarkable 3.97 GPA in her pharmacy undergraduate program and continued her academic excellence in graduate studies. Beyer's dedication to both academics and athletics earned her the 2024 NAIA Academic All-America Team Member of the Year award.
4. Kristen Palmer – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Kristen Palmer is a dual-sport athlete and scholar at MIT, majoring in computer science and electrical engineering. She has been recognized as a U.S. Fencing Coaches Association Division III Sabre All-American and has contributed to research in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Palmer is also involved in community service, teaching high school students about robotics and AI.
5. Keren Skariah – University of California, Davis
Keren Skariah is a data science student at UC Davis who is making strides in closing the gender gap in technology. She has been recognized for her work in advancing technology and has aspirations to work with companies like Spotify.
6. Mya Lesnar – Colorado State University
Mya Lesnar, daughter of WWE legend Brock Lesnar, has made history in collegiate athletics. At Colorado State University, she won the NCAA national outdoor shot put title with a throw of 19.01 meters, setting a new college record.
7. Nicole, Ashley, and Chloe Humphrey – University of North Carolina
The University of North Carolina's women's lacrosse team secured its fourth consecutive national championship, thanks in large part to the remarkable contributions of three sisters: Nicole, Ashley, and Chloe Humphrey.
8. Lindsay Looney – Arizona State University
Lindsay Looney, a swimmer at Arizona State University, has excelled both in the pool and in the classroom. She earned multiple All-America honors, highlighted by top-eight finishes in the 200-yard butterfly at the NCAA championships in 2023 and 2024.
10. Kiki Milloy – University of Tennessee
Kiki Milloy, a softball player at the University of Tennessee, has demonstrated exceptional talent and academic achievement. She earned multiple All-America honors and was named to the 2023 Women's College World Series All-Tournament Team.
Cassie Pruitt, a gymnast at Auburn University, has achieved remarkable success in her sport and academics. She earned a pair of Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association All-America honors in the vault and all-around and won a Southeastern Conference title in vault in 2023.