The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has selected a record 997 swimmers and divers for its Scholar All-America team. The selections recognize students that have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and have participated in their respective NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.

Nine Columbia student-athletes were recognized, including first-team selections by Jayden Pantel and Jack Smith, with honorable mentions by  Nikita Bondarenko, Shinya Kondo, Terry Li, Nian-Guo Liu, Zach Pear, Zach Thomas and Michal Zyla.

In addition to the 997 first-team selections, 954 students were named as Honorable Mentioned selections.  These students have similarly achieved a GPA of 3.50 and achieved a "B" time standard or competed at a regional or zone qualifying meet.

Founded in 1922, the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) – the oldest organization of college coaches in America -is a professional organization of college swimming and diving coaches dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of the sport of swimming & diving at the collegiate level.