MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Athletics and Learfield's Badger Sports Properties, in collaboration with Exact Sciences, announce year three of the Exact Sciences Athletes program for the 2025-26 academic year. The program will offer name, image, and likeness (NIL) and educational opportunities to 12 Badger student-athletes, its largest group of ambassadors to date.
 
The student-athletes will engage with the company on various initiatives, including career coaching, community events, social media outreach and more. Tailored to the student-athlete's individual interests, each athlete can explore career paths and build their personal brand through a passion for health care and community giveback.   
 
"We are thrilled to welcome back the Exact Sciences Athletes program for its third year—now featuring the largest group of student-athletes we've ever had," said Mitchell Pinta, UW Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Revenue Officer. "This initiative remains a shining example of how we empower our student-athletes beyond sport, offering transformative real-world experiences, invaluable career exposure, and meaningful community engagement. It's a great example of our commitment to preparing Badgers for life after athletics."
 
Student-athletes participating in the program include: 

• Braxton Amos | Wrestling | Major: Personal Finance 
• Emily Bojan| Softball |Major: Speech Pathology 
• Maile Chan | Volleyball | Major: Community Organization & Leadership and Fashion/Design  
• Nora Gremban | Cross Country and Track | Major: Nutritional Science 
• Reese Jaramillo | Basketball | Major: Political Science 
• Brandon Lane Jr. | Football | Major: Health Science  
• Chole Powell | Rowing | Major: Marketing 
• Jack Robinson | Basketball | Major: Consumer Behavior and Marketplace 
• Qamryn Ross | Cheerleading | Major: Information Science  
• Alexia Siehl | Golf | Major: Economics  
• Giovanni Wearing | Track and Field | Major: Graphic Design 
• McKayla Zilisch | Hockey | Major: Master's in Clinical and Health Informatics  

  The Exact Sciences Athletes program has welcomed 19 student-athletes over the past two years and saw a total of 49 hours of volunteering, 54 hours of career exploration and reached more than half a million people through cancer screening awareness videos.

"I'm honored to join the Exact Sciences Athletes team because I have always valued prioritizing my nutrition and personal wellness. As an Exact Sciences Athlete, you represent something bigger than yourself – a mission to raise awareness around health, early detection, and cancer prevention. By highlighting the impact of nutrition, positive relationships, recovery, and self-development, we can inspire change," added Nora Gremban, Wisconsin Student-Athlete. 
 
"What excites us most about this program is watching it grow – not just in numbers, but in impact," says Katie Boyce, Senior Director of Corporate Impact and Strategic Communications at Exact Sciences. "Each year, these athletes bring new energy and ideas to the table. We are thrilled to welcome our third class of student-athletes and can't wait to partner with them to continue to make a difference."
 
Headquartered in Madison, Wis., Exact Sciences is a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests. The company aims to help eradicate cancer by preventing it, detecting it earlier, and guiding personalized treatment.  
 
"The expansion of the Exact Sciences Athletes program demonstrates the power of partnership," said Scott Silvestri, Vice President and General Manager of Badger Sports Properties. "In year three, we're thrilled to see more student-athletes benefiting from NIL opportunities that blend professional development, community service, and brand building. Exact Sciences' commitment to investing in these young leaders is a great example of how companies can create lasting value for both students and the broader community." 
 
Badger Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield – the media and technology company powering college sports – is the exclusive multimedia rights holder for UW Athletics and oversees all sponsorship agreements on behalf of the Badgers. 
 
About Exact Sciences 
Exact Sciences is a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, with more than 6,500 employees worldwide. Headquartered in Madison, WI, Exact Sciences helps patients and health care professionals make timely, informed decisions before, during, and after a cancer diagnosis. For more information, visit ExactSciences.com, follow Exact Sciences on X (formerly known as Twitter) @ExactSciences, or find Exact Sciences on LinkedIn and Facebook. 
 
About Learfield 
Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield's presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors' Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.