Miranda Giddens serves as the Associate Director of Academics at the University of
Arkansas, Fayetteville, where she supports the Football and Gymnastics programs.
Prior to joining Arkansas, she was an Academic Advisor at the University of South
Carolina, working with the Women’s Basketball and Women’s Track and Field teams.
She also held academic support roles at The University of Alabama, supporting the
Football, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country, and Men’s Golf
programs.

While at Alabama, Miranda co-led the voter registration initiative “Make an Impact”
2020, which successfully registered over 90% of the student-athlete population to
vote—a testament to her commitment to student engagement beyond the classroom.

Miranda began her professional journey as a post-graduate intern in the Academic and
Membership Affairs Department at the NCAA. A proud native of Kennesaw, Georgia,
she launched her career as a Graduate Assistant for Panthers Athlete Support Services
at Georgia State University.

She is a two-time graduate of Georgia State University, holding a Bachelor’s degree in
Political Science and a Master’s degree in Sport Administration. A proud member of
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Miranda enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and
spending quality time with her niece and nephews.

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