RICHARDSON, Texas - UT Dallas has been accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society as the Richardson, Texas Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma (XAΣ), which recognizes student-athletes from who excel in both the classroom and competition.

In the inaugural class at UTD, 39 Comets were inducted (see list below).

Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996 by then DePauw University head football coach Nick Mourouzis. His goal was to provide outstanding student-athletes with an opportunity to become connected within a fraternal association that aligns their educational and athletic successes for a lifetime.

In order to be inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, a student-athlete must attend a four-year accredited college or university that is a member of the NCAA, NAIA, USCAA or NCCAA. The honoree also must achieve at least junior academic standing by the fifth semester or seventh quarter, as determined by the certifying institution, and must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade-point average of a 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale).

Marci Allison will serve as advisor for the Texas Rho chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma. Comet baseball player Diego Longoria will serve as chapter president.

UT Dallas Chi Alpha Sigma Class of 2022-23