Hardin-Simmons University Student Named Finalist for Prestigious “Academic Heisman”
Harrison Foster from Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) in Abilene, Texas, has been named a finalist for the William V. Campbell Award, widely recognized as the "Academic Heisman".
Abilene Sweetwater, TX, November 4, 2026 —
Harrison Foster, representing Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) in Abilene, Texas, has achieved a significant academic and athletic honor by being named a finalist for the William V. Campbell Award.
The William V. Campbell Award is widely recognized as college football’s premier academic award and is often referred to as the “Academic Heisman.” The award honors the nation’s top football scholar-athlete. This recognition places Foster among an elite group of student-athletes who demonstrate outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, and community involvement, in addition to athletic prowess.
Hardin-Simmons University, located in Abilene, Texas, is a private university that competes in NCAA Division III athletics. Foster’s selection highlights the university’s commitment to academic excellence and the success of its student-athletes.
The William V. Campbell Award is presented by the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame. The organization seeks to honor individuals who have best demonstrated their mastery of the classroom as well as the football field. The finalists represent the best and brightest of the nation’s student-athletes.
Further details regarding the number of finalists, the selection process, and the eventual winner of the award were not provided in the summary.
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