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Epitomizing the term "scholar-athlete," Carnegie Mellon's Aaron Lewis has earned his share of awards and accolades both academically and athletically. CMU head coach Rich Lackner refers to Lewis as "the consummate team player" who is "the best I have ever coached." 

A Business Administration major, Lewis earned ESPN The Magazine First Team Academic All-America honors in 2005. A recipient of the Presidential Scholarship, he has twice been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District team. Regularly appearing on the CMU Dean's List, Lewis is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. 

A three-time First Team All-Conference performer, Lewis has led his team in tackles for three consecutive seasons and is on track to do the same this year. He already has three interceptions and three forced fumbles this year, contributing to the undefeated Tartans squad. Named UAA Rookie of the Year in 2003, Lewis has been selected as a 2006 Pre-Season First Team All-America by numerous publications. A tireless performer, he has started every game of his collegiate career. 

A 2006 team captain, Lewis is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and volunteers with the local chapter of Big Brothers & Big Sisters. An assistant treasurer for the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, he assists a youth advisor in activities for a local synagogue. Lewis becomes the second National Scholar-Athlete for the Tartans, joining 1987 honoree Bryan Roessler. 

Lewis is currently the vice president of operations and strategic alignments for RegionalCare Hospital Partners in Brentwood, Tenn.