The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic award honors those student-athletes who have succeeded both academically and athletically.

To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must carry a minimum 3.3 cumulative grade point average and must finish in the top 35 among the field at their respective NCAA regional meet.

188 women were named to the All-Academic list for the 2009 season.

Branigan finished sixth at regionals last fall and went on to an All-American 33rd place run at the 2009 Division III nationals.

For the press release from the USTFCCCA, including the complete list of honorees, click here.