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October 20, 2023

Isis Smalls Inducted into University of Chicago Athletics Hall of Fame

October 20, 2023/ Isis Smalls

On Friday, October 13th, 2023, Isis Smalls was formally inducted into the University of Chicago Athletics Hall of Fame for her impact and influence on the college volleyball program. The former two-time co-captain, was recognized for the following:

Being the first Maroon in program history to earn the AVCA All-Region and All-American status
Helping UChicago to its first-ever NCAA tournament in 2010
Holding single season (490) and career (1580) records for kills
Being a two-time All-University Athletic Association recipient

Congratulations on your accomplishment, Isis! Welcome to the Hall of Fame Class of 2023!

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Isis Smalls Unlimited

Within a few minutes of meeting Isis Smalls it’s easy to understand why she was touted as one of Huffington Post’s Top 20 Young Movers and Shakers. From her career as a record-breaking volleyball player at the University of Chicago, to her impacting reign as Miss Houston 2014, to her role as a dedicated 6th Grade Teacher, Isis Smalls is an uncommon inspiration and a dynamic female role model. She performs the National Anthem for professional sports teams like the Houston Rockets and the Houston Astros, but when she is not singing, she’s speaking! She has reached over 7,000 girls as a Youth Empowerment Speaker around the country and hopes to reach more with her Amazon Bestselling book, Beauty in the Making: Learning to Radiate from the Inside Out.