ATLANTA- The Georgia Senate recognized Dr. Charles McClelland, Commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) on Monday, March 10. Following the honor, he addressed the Senate, joined by Dr. Jason Cable, Adeanah Pooler, and Keith Hillsman.
 
In addition to the Senate recognition, Dr. McClelland was named an “Outstanding Georgia Citizen” by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.

"I'm extremely humbled by the opportunity to be recognized by the Georgia Senate," said McClelland. "The Southwestern Athletic Conference along with our 12 member institutions are extremely excited to bring the SWAC Basketball Tournaments to the state of Georgia and the City of Atlanta." 
 
McClelland was also interviewed by Atlanta’s NBC affiliate along with 11Alive during his historic visit to the capitol. 

About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
 
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, and Tennis.

Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball.
 
Follow the SWAC
For complete coverage of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, please follow the SWAC on social media at @TheSWAC (Twitter), @TheSWAC (Facebook), and @TheSWAC (Instagram) or visit the official home of the Southwestern Athletic Conference at www.swac.org.