JACKSON, Miss. (Mar. 27, 2017) – In conjunction with the national NCAA Division III week, Millsaps College Athletics hosted a group of Special Olympic athletics from the Jackson area for an afternoon of activities and fun. Despite the wet weather outside, the Special Olympians were able to move indoors and take part in event with Millsaps student-athletes.
 
Senior Susannah Williams (Tyler, Texas), president of the Millsaps Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and a member of the Majors volleyball team coordinated the event. "As my last large event as President of the SAAC, I wanted to pick something this year that would be more inclusive to all athletes and students on campus," said Williams. "This event is a great chance for our campus to come together for a fun night with the Capital Region Special Olympics before the school year ends. After the successful basketball clinic last year I am reassured that the relationship that has been created between the Millsaps SAAC and the Special Olympics will last long after I graduate."
 
The Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) initiated the partnership with Special Olympics at the 2011 NCAA Convention and officially launched the partnership on August 1, 2011.  The purpose of the partnership is to enhance the lives of Division III student-athletes and Special Olympics athletes through a mutual learning experience; provide a platform for recognition of Special Olympics athletes and Division III student-athletes within their communities; and raise awareness of Special Olympics, its programs and services.