Fifteen University of Houston student-athletes received the Conference USA Academic Medal on Friday after posting cumulative grade-point averages of 3.75 or higher during the 2012-13 academic year.

More than 160 University of Houston student-athletes from 16 sports programs earned recognition on the Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll, Commissioner Britton Banowsky announced Thursday.

The University of Houston Athletics Department continually works to inspire excellence today while preparing leaders for life by fostering a culture which challenges student-athletes to achieve their highest academic, athletic and personal aspirations.