Stillman's Terrance Whittle Named HBCUAC Athletics Director of the Year

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Stillman College Athletic Director Terrance Whittle has been awarded the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Athletics Director of the Year.

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The honor comes after Stillman College captured HBCUAC regular season championships in men's basketball, women's basketball and softball, while producing NAIA national qualifiers from five teams, including men's cross country and men's track & field.

Before Whittle officially stepped down as the college's head baseball coach, the baseball program finished third in the conference and earned its most wins since 2014, while the women's volleyball team, which was reinstated in 2022, collected its first win and conference tournament appearance since 2016.

In the classroom, the Stillman athletic department reported a 3.12 GPA for the Fall 2024 semester with Whittle at the helm.

"This award is not possible without the hard work, commitment and dedication from our coaches and staff and the success we have experienced this season both athletically and academically," Whittle said. "It is an honor and privilege to witness and celebrate each of our teams, coaches and student-athletes' success this season, and I look forward to the continued work that we are charged to do each day for Stillman College."

Along with his coaching and administrative successes, Whittle had the chance to oversee Stillman College hosting the 2025 Hope Credit Union HBCU Athletic Conference Basketball Championships in Tuscaloosa for the second-straight year.

Whittle was also praised for establishing an athletic operations intern program to give students an opportunity to get valuable experience in the athletic department, while also integrating faculty and staff in the student-athlete experience by establishing honorary coach days for the campus community.

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