2023-24 Point General News
Point University Skyhawks: Cultivating Excellence and Community Spirit in West Point, GA
March 21, 2024
Located in the serene town of West Point, Georgia, with the bustling cities of Atlanta and Columbus within reach, Point University stands as a beacon of scholarly excellence, vibrant student engagement, and deep-seated commitment to community service. Offering a diverse curriculum within the liberal arts tradition, Point University provides an enriching atmosphere where students are encouraged to excel in both their personal and professional lives. In collaboration with TicketSmarter, Point University is proud to offer the Skyhawks community an exclusive 5% discount using the code SKYHAWKS5. This partnership invites students, faculty, alumni, and friends to explore the rich array of events, sports, and cultural experiences West Point, Atlanta, Columbus, and the surrounding regions offer.
Point Athletics Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame Class of 2024
March 21, 2024
WEST POINT, Ga. (Mar. 21, 2024) - The Point University Athletic Department has officially announced the Inaugural Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The induction ceremony will occur on Friday, April 26th at 11:30 A.M. at the Band Building on 711 4th Ave, West Point, Georgia. The inductees of the Inaugural Class will be Scott Gregory (Men’s Basketball), Carlton Griffin (Men’s Basketball), Courtney Lowery (Women’s Golf), Angela Mulkey Alfaro (Women’s Soccer), David Strickland (Football), and Tory Wooley (Men’s Basketball). Tickets for the Hall of Fame Luncheon are on sale now for $25 at https://pointskyhawks.com/information/tickets. The cutoff to purchase tickets will be on Wednesday, April 10th.
Point Swimming ready to make history at the NAIA National Championships
March 04, 2024
WEST POINT, Ga. (Mar. 4, 2024) - The Point University Men’s and Women’s Swim team will be representing the institution at the NAIA National Championships which will take place at the Columbus Aquatic Center in Columbus, Georgia. The dates for the meet will begin on Wednesday, March 6th, and wrap up on Saturday, March 9th. Point University Swim will have three swimmers who will represent the Skyhawks for Nationals. The swimmers will be Teagan Jose, Madison Akbari, and Yurri Prokopchuk.
Point Athletics seeks Hall of Fame Nominations
January 17, 2024
WEST POINT, Ga. (Jan. 17, 2024) - The Point University Athletic Department seeks Hall of Fame nominations. The purpose of bringing the Hall of Fame into a historic institution is to celebrate the student-athletes, coaches, and administrators who paved the way at Atlanta Christian College (ACC) and Point University.
CSC Announces Soccer Academic All-District Teams
November 21, 2023
WEST POINT, Ga. (Nov. 21, 2023) - The College Sports Communicators announced the CSC Academic All-District for NCAA Levels of Division I, Division II, and Division III, along with announcing the teams for the NAIA levels. On Tuesday, November 21st the Point University Men’s and Women’s soccer teams had seven total players between both teams make the list. To be considered for this list, student-athletes are recognized for their performances on the field in the classroom, be at least a sophomore in the classroom and academically, have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA, and competed in 90% of the institution’s games.
Jaunelle White to serve the NAIA-ADA Board as representative for the SSAC
October 24, 2023
WEST POINT, Ga. (Oct. 24, 2023) - Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Jaunelle White was recently added to the NAIA-ADA board as a representative for the Southern States Athletic Conference. White is a well-respected leader at Point University as she has taken on her third academic year leading the Athletic Department.
Point University named a Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Institution for the first time in school history
August 18, 2023
WEST POINT, Ga. (Aug. 18, 2023) - The NAIA announced each Champions of Character Five-star institution for Bronze, Silver, and Gold on Tuesday, August 15. For an institution to receive Five-star honors, they are measured on the commitment to Champions of Character and receive points with character, actions conducted during competition, academics, character recognition, and character promotions. The Skyhawks had their highest departmental GPA in school history and did not receive an ejection during a sporting event in 2022-23.