MEDFORD, MA (January 30, 2026) - Both of head coach
Jamie Norton's Tufts University men's and women's cross country teams, and 14 student-athletes from those teams, were recently recognized for their academic achievements by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
Both Jumbo squads earned the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team accolade. In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.1 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period, among other qualifiers.
Additionally, seven Tufts women and seven Tufts men received honors as USTFCCCA All-Academic Athletes. In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, student athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top-25 percent of their respective regional championship meet.
Tufts women's team members who were recognized (with their majors) are
Zui Chinchalkar (economics),
Liz Donahue (biology),
Deirdre Flanagan (math and biology),
Katya Henisz (community health),
Zoe Margolies (sociology),
Samara McVey (economics) and
Lily Simmonds (child development).
For the men,
Amokrane Aouchiche (economics),
Luke Brennan (computer science),
Harris Gulbransen (mechanical engineering),
Quinn Hampson (mechanical engineering),
Cullen McCaleb (computer science),
Jonah Reisner (computer science) and
Avery Smart (computer science and biomedical engineering) were the recipients.
In the fall at the NCAA East Regional Championships, the Tufts women were the first-place team and the men finished as the runner-up.
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