KALAMAZOO, Mich.- For the second time in the last three years, the Western Michigan men's tennis program has been recognized for finishing in the top 10 percent in its sport for Academic Progress Rate (APR). The latest APR report covered the 2014-15 academic year. WMU was also recognized in 2012-13.

The APR measures eligibility, graduation and retention each term and provides a clear picture of the academic performance for each team in every sport. The most recent APRs are multi-year rates based on scores from the 2011-2012, 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 academic years.
 
The APR provides a real-time look at a team's academic success each semester by tracking the academic progress of each student-athlete on scholarship. The APR accounts for eligibility, retention and graduation and provides a measure of each team's academic performance.
 
"We want to ensure college athletes are getting the most out of their experience, and academics are a top priority in this effort," said NCAA President Mark Emmert. "The teams honored today earned recognition by making a commitment to success in the classroom as well as in competition. We celebrate their achievement and dedication to preparing themselves for life after college."

Western Michigan was one of 10 institutions from the Mid-American Conference to earn an APR recognition. In total, 20 teams from all sports in the MAC earned the honor.