Three University of Evansville athletic programs have earned NCAA Public Recognition Awards for their academic performances in an announcement by the NCAA. The Purple Aces programs earning recognition were men's swimming and diving, women's golf and women's track and field. The awards are for APR performances during the 2018-19 school year.
UE women's golf was recognized for the 11th time in 15 years of the APR program, the most for any Evansville team. Led by head coach Jim Hamilton, the women's golf squad has received APR accolades each year since the 2008-09 season. For the first time, the Aces men's swimming and diving squad was recognized.