TOWSON, Md. – The Landmark Conference selects 23 senior scholar-athletes each year to recognize the top student-athletes in each sport based on academics and athletics. The honorees must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.20 and are selected by a committee of Landmark Conference officers, athletics directors, senior woman administrators, faculty athletic representatives, athletic communications, and diversity, ethnicity, and inclusion designee.

University of Scranton women’s lacrosse student-athlete Mia Dinnocenzio has been named a 2025-26 Landmark Conference Senior Scholar-Athlete. An occupational therapy major with a 3.89 grade point average, Dinnocenzio completed an exceptional collegiate career marked by four conference championships, academic excellence, and impactful leadership within the Scranton community.

Dinnocenzio is the third player from Scranton women’s lacrosse to be recognized, joining Rebecca Russo ’20 and Bridget Gallaher ’16. She becomes the seventh Royal to earn this honor during this academic year. 

A defender for the Royals, Dinnocenzio helped lead Scranton to four consecutive conference championships while earning All-Conference recognition during the 2026 season. Serving as a team captain during her senior season, Dinnocenzio provided a veteran presence on the defensive end while ranking fourth in the league with 43 caused turnovers and adding 43 ground balls. She helped anchor a Scranton defense that led the conference with an 8.40 goals-against average, including a 5.40 mark in conference play.

During her time at Scranton, Dinnocenzio earned Dean’s List honors every semester. Dinnocenzio also remained heavily involved in leadership and community initiatives throughout her collegiate career. She served as a team captain and Team IMPACT leader while also acting as a Morgan’s Message Ambassador, helping promote mental health awareness and support for student-athletes within the athletic community.