Celebrating Achievements: NAU Student-Athlete Graduates Fall 2025
Northern Arizona University Athletics takes pride in honoring 14 student-athlete graduates from the fall class of 2025. This group includes impressive talent from various sports programs.
Out of the 14 graduates, 10 are football players, while the remaining represent track & field, cross country, and soccer.
Here’s a closer look at who they are and what they studied:
- Ammon Allen – Football – Psychology (BS)
- Trey Brown III – Football – Communication (BS)
- Micah Carreon – Football – Information Systems (BSBA)
- Ben D’Aquila – Football – Finance (BS)
- Tausagafou Ho Ching – Football – Accountancy (BS)
- Kolbe Katsis – Football – Communications (BS)
- Jeremiah Katt – Football – Business Analytics (MS)
- Ethan Kramer – Football – Business Analytics (MS)
- Alani Ma’afu – Football – Strategic Communication (BS)
- Seth Smith – Football – University Studies (BS)
- Morgan Caslin – Soccer – Communication Science & Disorders (BS)
- Cannon Booker – Track & Field – Psychological Sciences (BS)
- Kang Nyoak – Cross Country/Track & Field – Health Science-Fitness Wellness (BS)
- Ethan Seppala – Track & Field – Construction Management (BS)
Graduating with a degree is a significant milestone. According to recent data from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), student-athletes are more likely to graduate than their non-athlete peers. This reflects their dedication and discipline, traits that also shine on the field.
In discussions about balancing sports and academics, many experts stress the importance of time management. Dr. Lisa Smith, a sports psychologist, notes, “Success in athletics requires focus, but that same focus can lead to academic achievement.”
As these graduates embark on their next chapter, they carry the lessons learned on the field into their careers. Their achievements inspire future student-athletes to balance academics and athletics well.
For the full list of student-athlete graduates, you can refer to the NAU Athletics website here.
