PERU, NE - On Wednesday, July 31, the NAIA announced the 2023-24 Champions of Character Five-Star Institutions. Peru State was recognized as an NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Institution for the sixth year in a row, with a perfect score of 100.
 
Institutions are measured on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and earn points in character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion. Institutions earned points based on exceptional student-athlete grade point averages and by having minimal to no ejections during competition throughout the course of the academic year.
 
Peru State was among the top scores in the NAIA. Additionally, the Heart of America Conference earned the 2023-24 Five-Star Conference Award
 
For more information and the full list of honorees: https://bit.ly/3LQ5TgC