Acol Receives 2025 President’s Award
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Each year, the faculty selects one student to receive the President’s Award in recognition of their achievements. This year, Kiana Acol received this honor. Kiana earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Kiana is one of the inaugural flag football players and has had a notable athletic career at TU. She has received various athletic accolades and has a personal story marked by trials. Kiana is a first-generation college student who initially planned to join the Air Force after high school, following her mother’s footsteps, who served in the Marines. Flag football provided her with a path to college, and she immediately felt at home at TU.
She exhibits values of honesty, responsibility, and empathy learned during her upbringing. Kiana shared a close relationship with her mother, who created a supportive environment for her. Her mother developed Aplastic Anemia while stationed at Camp Lejeune, experiencing health issues during Kiana’s first year in college. Despite her condition, she supported Kiana by watching games via livestream and sending texts of encouragement. During the initial flag football season, Kiana’s mother passed away. In the weeks following, she coped with the loss while continuing her classes and participation on the field.
Kiana has shown a strong work ethic and a desire to learn. She distinguished herself by submitting well-researched papers, demonstrating intelligence and analytical skills. She is a careful thinker with attention to detail with strong communication skills.
Kiana is recognized as a leader, building a sense of community during interactions. She leads without pretension and commands respect through her behavior.
Kiana has excelled academically and athletically, receiving honors such as Conference Offensive Player of the Year, National Tournament Blocker, and selection to the 2024 Sun Conference All-Academic Team.
