OSKALOOSA – The William Penn University Association of Student-Athletes was recently recognized for its efforts on campus and in the community, as it was named a 2025-26 Heart of America Athletic Conference Chapter of the Year.

The award, in its inaugural year, recognized both William Penn and Park University.

William Penn’s ASA accumulated over 300 volunteer hours by its members during the 2025-26 school year, and it sponsored game-day promotions like Equality Night and the Teddy Bear Toss. It also partnered with the Oskaloosa Community School District for events such as High Five Fridays at Oskaloosa Elementary, launching a Champions for Change collection drive at Oskaloosa Middle School, and assisting Oskaloosa High School in starting its own ASA.

A press release from William Penn University said that the group was “integral in building relationships not only throughout campus, but also in the Oskaloosa community.”