{"id":10079,"date":"2022-03-24T14:59:01","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T18:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/?p=10079"},"modified":"2022-03-28T16:45:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T20:45:58","slug":"womens-history-month-title-ix-profiles-kaitlin-murray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/2022\/03\/24\/womens-history-month-title-ix-profiles-kaitlin-murray\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s History Month\/Title IX profiles: Kaitlin Murray"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CrossTo honor Women\u2019s History Month, University of Detroit Mercy\u2019s Office of Marketing & Communications spoke to Titan student-athletes and coaches about their experiences in sports, which Title IX made possible. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the landmark legislation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what cross country and track and field student-athlete Kaitlin Murray <\/span>had to say:<\/span><\/p>\n

Kaitlin Murray<\/strong>
\nYear:<\/strong> Junior
\nHometown:<\/strong> Redford, Mich.
\nMajor:<\/strong> Biology
\nExpected graduation year:<\/strong> 2023
\nSport:<\/strong> Cross country and track and field<\/p>\n

Why did you choose Detroit Mercy?<\/strong>
\nI chose to attend Detroit Mercy because of the small class sizes and I like the team atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n

How did you get involved in sports? How old were you? What sports did you play?<\/strong>
\nAt a very young age, I was involved in sports because my whole family runs and encourages us to be involved in sports. I was like 5 when I ran my first race and played soccer and danced. I did tap and ballet, I ran, of course, and I played soccer as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

What has your experience as a student-athlete at Detroit Mercy been like?<\/strong>
\nMy experience has been good. The team is very supportive, especially throughout COVID, and we\u2019ve been able to have fun events, even when everything was canceled. I really enjoy how close the team is and the atmosphere here.<\/span><\/p>\n

How has participating in sports shaped your life experiences?<\/strong>
\nI have always loved to move and be active. I\u2019ve always loved being a part of something and being a part of a team. My life has always been better for it, and my family has always supported me and always wanted me to succeed at every sport that I tried.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who is a role model that you\u2019ve had in sports?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019d say that my mom has been a great role model. She was also a runner and she was running all throughout my childhood. I just wanted to be as fast as her when I was younger.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out our other profiles on our women student-athletes and coaches: <\/span>women\u2019s lacrosse student-athlete Kaileigh Nuessgen<\/a>; women\u2019s fencing student-athlete Isabella Cole; women\u2019s soccer student-athlete Hannah Alexis<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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