EDISON, NJ (July 24, 2023) – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) has announced that Luke Ferrari and Emma McLaughlin of Siena College have been awarded the 2023 Bob McCloskey Insurance MAAC Postgraduate Scholar-Athlete Scholarships.
 
Bob McCloskey Insurance (BMI) provides annual postgraduate scholarships to two former student-athletes from the league’s member institutions. The scholarship intends to promote and encourage academically and athletically accomplished student-athletes to continue their education by attending graduate school.
 
As part of the selection process, the committee evaluates athletic and academic achievements, as well as campus involvement, community service, volunteer activities, and demonstrated leadership. With the selection of Ferrari and McLaughlin (Siena ’23) this marks the second time in the last three years that both scholarships have been awarded to Siena graduates.
 
“Congratulations to both Luke and Emma, the two recipients of the 2023 Bob McCloskey Insurance MAAC Postgraduate Scholarship,” said MAAC Commissioner Travis Tellitocci. “They have both embodied the MAAC mantra of excellence in academics and athletics throughout their time at Siena College. As they embark on their postgraduate education and future careers, I wish them both nothing but success. The MAAC would also like to thank BMI for their partnership and continued support of the MAAC and higher education.”
 
A native of Cortlandt Manor, New York, Luke Ferrari made 35 appearances in Green and Gold over four seasons, including three starts on Siena’s back line. He logged 684 total minutes and helped the Saints to MAAC Postseason appearances in each of his final three seasons with the team. He earned his B.A. in Economics with a minor in Data Science from Siena in May with a 3.77 cumulative GPA and was a member of the MAAC All-Academic Team and MAAC Academic Honor Roll through college, as well as a 2022 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Selection.
“It is in an honor to be recognized by the MAAC for this scholarship” Ferrari said. “Thank you very much to the conference & committee for awarding me this opportunity to help fund and further my education.” 
 
Emma McLaughlin was a four-year member of Siena Softball, making 141 appearances with 127 starts. She finished her collegiate career with 97 hits, 64 RBI’s, and helped the Saints advance to their first-ever MAAC championship game appearance in 2022. A native of Walnut Creek, California, She graduated from Siena with a Bachelor’s in Marketing and a minor in Spanish with a 3.83 cumulative GPA last December and was a MAAC All-Academic Team and MAAC Academic Honor Roll member throughout her collegiate career. She is also a three-time NFCA Scholar All-America selection and was named to the CSC Softball Academic All-District Team. McLaughlin was a member of the Siena Spanish Club and served as a Student Academic Success Tutor during her time at Siena. She will pursue her MBA at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.
 
 “As I embark on the next chapter of my journey at Notre Dame, it is an honor to be representing the MAAC and Siena College as one of the recipients of the Bob McCloskey Postgraduate Scholarship,” McLaughlin said. “This award goes beyond myself, as it is a testament to the athletic and academic successes I shared with many members of the Siena and MAAC communities. It means so much to me that four years of hard work and accomplishments have been recognized, allowing me this platform to make the MAAC and Siena proud on my next adventure.”
 
 
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 42nd year of competition during the 2022-23 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
 
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