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College Sports Communicators announces Academic All-America Hall of Fame Class of 2024

A standout two-sports athlete turned managing partner of a multi-million dollar business, a star pitcher who became a New York Times best-selling author, a highly decorated golfer who carried her success into the LPGA and an NFL first overall draft pick highlight the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Hall of Fame® Class of 2024.

The class of 2024 includes four inductees:

• James Clear — A former starting pitcher at Denison University who became a New York Times best-selling author and keynote speaker for Fortune 500 companies. His book "Atomic Habits" has sold 15 million copies worldwide.
• Steve Harter — An acclaimed offensive lineman and wrestler at the University of Mount Union who went on to help create over 25 companies at Notre Capital Ventures that have generated more than seven billion dollars in revenue.
• Stacy Lewis — A four-time All-American and individual NCAA national champion golfer at the University of Arkansas who has gone on to compete and win major championships on the LPGA Tour.
• Andrew Luck — A two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up and one of the most highly touted college quarterbacks during his time at Stanford, he went on to become the first overall draft pick in the 2012 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, where he played for seven seasons.

"The 2024 Academic All-America Hall of Fame class once again celebrates all that is good about college sports," said CSC Executive Director Erik Christianson. "These outstanding individuals have extended the excellence they displayed in competition and in the classroom during college into outstanding lives of service to others. We look forward to celebrating with and honoring them at our convention in June."

Created in 1988, the Academic All-America Hall of Fame recognizes former Academic All-Americans who received a college degree at least 10 years ago, have achieved lifetime success in their professional careers, and are committed to philanthropic causes. Honorees are chosen each year by a select committee of CSC members, leaders and past Academic All-America Hall of Fame inductees.

"We are thrilled to induct these four remarkable individuals as the Academic All-America Hall of Fame Class of 2024," said CSC Academic All-America Hall of Fame Committee Chair and UIC Senior Associate AD for External Operations Chris Masters. "Each of them is a shining example of what makes the Academic All-America program special — excellence in the classroom, greatness in competition and a truly generous and giving spirit in the community. Our committee is proud to welcome this year's Academic All-America Hall of Fame class and we invite all CSC members to join us for this year's enshrinement ceremony during #CSCUnite24 in Las Vegas!"

The four inductees into the CSC Academic All-America Hall of Fame will be honored during the All-Star Night of Honors presented by ESPN on June 10, 2024, in conjunction with the #CSCUNITE24 annual convention at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. ESPN reporter and 2019 Jake Wade Award winner Holly Rowe will host the event. Those without a #CSCUnite24 convention badge may purchase tickets to the event at CollegeSportsCommunicators.com/tickets.

The 2024 inductees into the CSC Academic All-America Hall of Fame are:


James Clear
Denison University, Class of 2008
Baseball

From 2005-2008, Clear was one of the top pitchers at Denison University. He began his career as the closer his freshman year before becoming a starting pitcher for the next three years. Clear ranks third in appearances (52), fifth in career wins (15), fourth in innings pitched (200.1) and eighth in strikeouts (138) in program history. As a starting pitcher, Clear was a two-time team captain and All-North Coast Athletic Conference selection.

Off the diamond, Clear graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biomechanics in 2008. He was selected to the 2008 Academic All-America second team and was a two-time Academic All-District selection. Clear was one of seven recipients of the Denison President's Medal, which is the highest award given to a graduating senior at Denison University.

After graduating in 2008, Clear went on to become a New York Times best-selling author of the book "Atomic Habits", which has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. He has continued his focus on habits, decision making and behavior changes by working as a keynote speaker at Fortune 500 companies and other major companies like American Express and IKEA. Clear publishes the popular 3-2-1 weekly newsletter to over 3 million readers each week across the globe through his website jamesclear.com with three short ideas from himself, two quotes from others and one question for readers to ponder.

His contributions to studying behavior changes have also been used by a number of coaches in the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL.

Clear's community service includes donating 5% of after-tax profit to charitable causes. His primary charity partner is the Against Malaria Foundation (AMF). This organization distributes protective nets throughout Africa and East Asia for the children, pregnant mothers and families from mosquitoes carrying malaria. To this day, Clear has provided nets to more than 250,000 people worldwide.
 

Steve Harter
University of Mount Union, Class of 1984
Football, Wrestling (Honorary Inductee)

Harter was a two-sport athlete in football and wrestling at the University of Mount Union (formerly Mount Union College when he competed) from 1980-1983. As an offensive lineman on the football team, Harter started on varsity in the second game of his freshman year and never missed a game after. Among his accolades include being a two-time All-Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) lineman as well as team MVP his senior year. In 1983, Harter was awarded the Ohio Athletic Conference's Ken Wable Award for being the top offensive lineman along with being voted to the Associated Press Little All-America 2nd team.

After starting as a reserve his freshman year on the wrestling team, Harter broke out his sophomore season, setting a school record of 17 pins en route to finishing second in the OAC. The following year, he was an All-American after placing eighth at the NCAA Championships.

After struggling with dyslexia and the hardships that came with it, Harter was challenged by his professors and coaches to match his enormous effort in athletics to his studies in the classroom and he took that challenge to heart.

In 1984, Harter was named a National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-American. The business and accounting major went on to make the Dean's List in each semester during his final two years at Mount Union.

After graduating in 1984, Harter pursued a career in business and has assisted in founding over 25 companies in his lifetime with a primary focus in industry-shifting technologies. In 1994, Harter founded Notre Capital Ventures and where he continues to be a managing partner. During his first five years with the company, he created and launched eight other companies that have generated over seven billion dollars in revenue. Harter is also Chairman and Owner of Knomatic, a company producing low code software which brings mobile technology and digitalization to business processes.

Harter has made generous philanthropic donations, including the lead gifts in a 200-man locker room at the Mount Union Wable Harter Football Facility and the Kolenbrander Harter Information Center which is the technology hub for the school. He has shown support for helping middle school students in need by donating thousands of bicycles to Changing Young Children's Lives through Education (CYCLE). Harter and his colleagues at NVC also started the Adopt a Middle School program dedicated to helping struggling middle schools in Houston turn their programs around by providing mentorship, opportunities and resources.
  Stacy Lewis
University of Arkansas, Class of 2008
Golf

Lewis is among the most accomplished golfers to play the University of Arkansas. Her career spanned from 2005-2008 and included three top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships, including an individual title in 2007. She was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year in 2005 and SEC Golfer of the Year in 2008, while also earning medals at the SEC Championships both years.

All four years she competed for the Razorbacks, Lewis received All-SEC First Team and Duramed FUTURES Tour NGCA All-American honors. Lewis was also the first golfer to go 5-0 in the U.S. Curtis Cup played in 2008.

That same year, Lewis graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration with double majors in accounting and finance. She was a two-time CSC Academic All-American (2007, 2008) and four-time SEC Academic honoree.

Upon graduation, Lewis joined the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour in 2009 and still competes on the tour today. During the last 15 years, Lewis has earned 13 victories including two majors — the Kraft Nabisco Championship in 2011 and the Women's British Open in 2013 — and racked up 117 top-ten finishes. She is eighth all-time on the LPGA tour career money list with earnings over $14.5 million.

Lewis has also been recognized for her efforts off the course. She was a back-to-back SEC Community Service Team selection (2007, 2008) and became the first former women's athlete to donate over $100,000 dollars to the Arkansas Razorback Foundation's Century City.

In 2017, Lewis made a promise to donate her winnings at the Cambia Portland Classic to the city of Houston to help with the recovery after Hurricane Harvey. She delivered on her promise, winning the event and donating the entire $195,000 check to relief efforts in Houston.
 

Andrew Luck
Stanford University, Class of 2011
Football

Luck is one of the best quarterbacks to ever put on a Stanford University uniform. His collegiate football career lasted from 2008-2011, and he finished as Stanford's all-time record holder in passing touchdowns (82), completion percentage (.670) and second in passing yards (9,430). Luck led his team to a record-high 12 wins in 2010 and appearances in the 2011 Orange Bowl and 2012 Fiesta Bowl.

The star quarterback received major recognition as a two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up, Pac-12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year and first team all-conference selection in both 2010 and 2011. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2022.

Luck graduated in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in engineering with a focus in architectural design. He was the CSC Academic All-American of the Year and a three-time All-Pac-12 Academic first-team honoree.

He was drafted with the first overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. During  his seven seasons in the Circle City, Luck was a four-time Pro Bowl selection (2012-14, 2018) and the NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2018. He still holds the record for most passing yards by a rookie with 4,374 in 2012. In total, he threw for 23,671 passing yards and 171 touchdowns in his pro career before retiring prior to the 2019 season.

In August 2022, Luck returned to Stanford to pursue a master's degree in education. In 2023, he began serving as a part-time volunteer football coach at Palo Alto High School. Alongside his wife Nicole, Luck is involved with several charitable organizations including the Riley Children's Hospital and the Andrew Luck Book Club.

Luck joins his father Oliver Luck as the only parent-child combo to be inducted into the CSC Academic All-America Hall of Fame. Oliver, the former West Virginia quarterback and sports executive, was inducted in 2000.