Yuka Matsumoto Recognized by SUNY as Scholar Athlete

2016 Mar 23

Yuka Matsumoto of Greenville SC has been honored by SUNY as a scholar athlete.

Matsumoto is currently pursing a bachelor's of Business Administration degree in Culinary Arts and is a member of the Women's Softball team.

Student athletes are nominated by their campus athletic director, their credentials and accomplishments are then reviewed by a panel of athletic directors from across SUNY followed by the Provost's Office.

"SUNY scholar athletes are stand-out students who have excelled not only in their respective sports but in our classrooms as well," said SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher. "With an average GPA of 3.55 among this year's honorees, we are exceptionally proud of their achievements. Congratulations to each of the students recognized, and thank you to the many professors, coaches, and staff across SUNY who support them."

SUNY Delhi's outstanding athletic facilities have attracted the NJCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship, the NJCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championship, and the NJCAA Division III Cross Country Championship. The Clark Field house features the Floyd L. Maines Arena, the CADI Fitness Center, and a mini-dome. The college's athletic facilities also include the Kunsela Hall Aquatics Center, The College Golf Course, an eight-lane 400-meter outdoor track, playing fields, racquetball/handball courts, and indoor and outdoor tennis courts.

SUNY Delhi is a member of the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive university system in the U.S. Delhi's seamless approach to education includes over 60 academic programs leading to baccalaureate degrees in specialized program areas, including Nursing, Hospitality Management, Business and Professional Golf Management, Golf and Sports Turf Management, Information Technology Management, Architectural Design and Building, Construction Technology and Management, Business and Technology Management and Criminal Justice. In addition, SUNY Delhi offers a Master of Science in Nursing Education. For more information about SUNY Delhi, call toll-free 1-800-96-DELHI or visit Delhi's web site at www.delhi.edu.