University of Dubuque’s Otis Patterson Named A-R-C Duane Schroeder Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year

University of Dubuque track & field athlete Otis Patterson has been named the American Rivers Conference Duane Schroeder Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the 2024-25.

Patterson is a four-time All-American and seven-time NCAA qualifier. He earned seven A-R-C titles and 12 total all-conference honors.  He was named the 2025 Indoor and Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year.

In the classroom, Patterson held a 4.00 cumulative grade point average during his undergraduate studies in communications. He now holds a 3.92 GPA during his master’s studies in management – sport management.