Nazareth University Scholar Athletes of the Month; February 2026

Описание: The female scholar athlete of the month for February is Ellen Burroughs from the Nazareth Swimming and Diving Team. Ellie, a junior is in her third season competing for Nazareth in the freestyle and backstroke. Ellie competed in seven events at the Empire 8 Championships; three individual and four relays. She recorded three individual wins in two meets and was named E8 swimmer of the week after her efforts in the meet against Penn State Behrend. In 2024 she was named first team All-Conference in the 100 free and was named to the President’s List for academic excellence.
Ellie, from Aurora, New York, has a 3.64 GPA and is a Physical Therapy major at Nazareth University.
The male scholar athlete of the month for February is Michael Puglisi from the track and field team. Michael, a senior is a sprinter. At the recent Division Three Elite meet he finished third in the 400 and hit a regional qualifying time in 49.82. He is also a member of the nationally ranked four-by-400 relay that has also recorded a regional qualifying time. At the Empire 8 championships, he twice made the podium, finishing fifth in the 400 and the 400 relay team finished third.
Michael, from Charlton, New York, is a Physical Therapy major with a 3.78 grade point average at Nazareth University.