Meredith College Celebrates NCAA Division III Week

The NCAA, along with Meredith College and all other DIII NCAA peers, celebrates the annual nationwide Division III Week, April 7–13, 2025. 

Meredith will take part in a Conference USA South Instagram takeover and other social media initiatives throughout the week. Follow @goavengingangels, @wingsupsports and @usa_south and on Instagram and Twitter, so you don’t miss out on the great content.

Read below to learn more about DIII Week and hear how DIII sports positively impact athletes at Meredith College.

What’s DIII Week:

Division III Week is a positive opportunity for all individuals associated with a Division III institution to observe and celebrate the impact athletics and student-athletes have on campus and in the surrounding community. During the week, every Division III school and conference office is encouraged to conduct an outreach activity that falls into one of three categories: academic accomplishment, athletic experience, or leadership/community service/campus involvement. Division III Week is a strategic initiative that achieves its desired impact from a unity of effort. It harnesses everyone working toward the same goal at the same time to build a greater awareness and understanding of Division III athletics.

The event is part of Division III’s Identity Initiative, which was introduced in 2010 to sharpen the division’s identity and enable schools, conferences, and student-athletes to consistently explain why they prefer to compete in Division III. The initiative is guided by a strategic-positioning platform, describing Division III as a place where student-athletes can “follow your passions and develop your potential,” through an approach that combines rigorous academics, competitive athletics, and an opportunity to pursue other interests.

Why DIII?

“I love to be involved in a million things. Attending Meredith allowed me to be a coach, a teacher, a volleyball player, a tennis player, and a student. The staff and students were always incredibly supportive in everything I did. You can’t get that anywhere else.” —Hannah Jo Jablonski, ’24, Volleyball & Tennis

“I chose Division III because it allows me to continue participating in the sport I love while not sacrificing my academics. I specifically picked Meredith because I wanted a close relationship with my professors, coach, and teammates. When I toured campus with Coach Miller, I was impressed with the training and his energy. After that, I knew right away this is where I wanted to be.”  — Maddie Morton, Freshman, Indoor & Outdoor Track and Field

“I chose a DIII school because it offers a balance between academics and athletics. This allows me to continue to play my sport, while also prioritizing my education.” —Tess Spangenburg, Junior, Softball