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Aaron Richard
Aaron Richard Named BSAS Athlete of the Year
May 28, 2025 | Football, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
PRINCETON – Aaron Richard was named one of the 2025 Black Student Athlete Summit Athletes of the Year.
The Black Student Athlete Summit (BSAS) was held in Chicago last week. BSAS united student-athletes, athletic professionals, and industry innovators. for four days of dynamic programming. Participants engage in career development sessions, financial literacy workshops, and wellness activities designed to prepare them for life beyond sports.
"Serving as Co-President of Princeton's Black Student Athlete Collective this past year has been one of the most rewarding parts of my time so far at Princeton," said Richard on his LinkedIn. "I've had the chance to meet so many inspiring individuals and be part of beautiful projects and opportunities that continue to shape me!"
The Princeton Black Student-Athlete Collective (BSAC) serves as the liaison between students, coaches, and the athletic department staff to ensure that student-athletes of color are fully heard, supported, and successful. Recognizing that Black student-athletes at Princeton University face unique challenges in navigating, enjoying, and performing in the high intensity environment created by the combination of elite athletic competition and onerous academic obligations, BSAC is committed to combating challenges, improving students' mental health, promoting a culture of inclusivity and acceptance, and building relationships among students, coaches, Princeton Athletics staff, and the wider campus community. BSAC is open to all student-athletes.
Richard has played in 17 career games for the Tigers on the gridiron, including all 10 this past season where he had 14 total tackles.
The Black Student Athlete Summit (BSAS) was held in Chicago last week. BSAS united student-athletes, athletic professionals, and industry innovators. for four days of dynamic programming. Participants engage in career development sessions, financial literacy workshops, and wellness activities designed to prepare them for life beyond sports.
"Serving as Co-President of Princeton's Black Student Athlete Collective this past year has been one of the most rewarding parts of my time so far at Princeton," said Richard on his LinkedIn. "I've had the chance to meet so many inspiring individuals and be part of beautiful projects and opportunities that continue to shape me!"
The Princeton Black Student-Athlete Collective (BSAC) serves as the liaison between students, coaches, and the athletic department staff to ensure that student-athletes of color are fully heard, supported, and successful. Recognizing that Black student-athletes at Princeton University face unique challenges in navigating, enjoying, and performing in the high intensity environment created by the combination of elite athletic competition and onerous academic obligations, BSAC is committed to combating challenges, improving students' mental health, promoting a culture of inclusivity and acceptance, and building relationships among students, coaches, Princeton Athletics staff, and the wider campus community. BSAC is open to all student-athletes.
Richard has played in 17 career games for the Tigers on the gridiron, including all 10 this past season where he had 14 total tackles.
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