Parker Stewart Named IU’s Male Scholar Athlete of the Month for July

6/30/2021 4:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University men's basketball player Parker Stewart has been named the University's Male Scholar Athlete of the Month for July. Stewart came to IU in January from UT Martin and has posted the team's highest individual GPA since that time.

"I think this is a tremendous honor for Parker," said IU Coach Mike Woodson. "He is setting a great example for his teammates to follow and brings so much positive energy to our program. I think his family should be extremely proud."

Stewart is looking to earn a graduate certificate in Learning Sciences, Media and Technology. A graduate transfer. He earned his bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from UT Martin in the summer of 2019, becoming the first-ever Skyhawk student-athlete to graduate in two years. He also earned his master's degree in Business Administration after the 2020 fall semester. In 2018 while attending Pitt, he was one of 30 men's basketball players to be named Academic All-ACC.