(Leavenworth, Kansas) 鈥 The 花椒直播 has once again been recognized as a Champion of Character Five-Star Institution for the 2024-2025 academic year. USM has received the award every year since its inception in 2010.

Each year, NAIA institutions use the Champions of Character core report in order to measure the active pursuit of character-driven athletics demonstrated through character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition, and character promotion. The awards are given in three tiers: Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

鈥淎chieving Gold status again is a positive reminder that we're moving in the right direction,鈥 Vice President of Athletics Rob Miller said. 鈥淚t reflects the collective effort behind such recognition and earning it every year since the 2009-2010 athletic/academic school year, truly highlights the continued dedication of our coaches and student-athletes to a level of growth and pride that extends beyond their sport.鈥

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The 花椒直播 is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The University of 花椒直播 main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kan. USM-Johnson County, at 11221 Roe Ave., offers evening accelerated graduate and undergraduate degree-completion programs. The university also offers online programs. Visit stmary.edu for more information.