Benedictine College Athletic Department in Atchison has been named a 2025–26 Champions of Character Five-Star Award Institution, an honor tied to character and conduct in college athletics. The Atchison Globe reports Benedictine earned a perfect 100-point score.
The Five-Star designation recognizes programs that demonstrate strong commitments to Champions of Character values. For the Benedictine community and local supporters in Kansas, the award spotlights student-athletes and athletics leadership across the 2025–26 season with an emphasis on integrity and positive team culture.