Mount Vernon Nazarene University's Evan Hodkinson has been recognized among the nation's top student-athletes, earning CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team honors for the second consecutive year.
According to the university, Hodkinson, a biology major from Dalton, Ohio, maintained a 3.95 GPA while excelling in track events. Representing Mount Vernon Nazarene University's (MVNU) men's cross country and track & field programs, he performed well in both conference and national competitions throughout the 2024 season.
Hodkinson was named an outdoor all-conference performer in the 800-meter and 4x400-meter relay. His season included a runner-up finish in the 800-meter at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Outdoor National Championships with a time of 1:50.40. He also qualified for nationals in the 1500-meter and 4x800-meter relay events.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private Christian institution located on a 327-acre campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio. It serves nearly 2,100 students from 33 states and 26 countries and emphasizes academic rigor, spiritual development, and service.
For more information on Hodkinson’s accomplishments and MVNU athletics, visit mvnucougars.com.
