EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Paige Magee has joined SIUE Athletics as the new Athletics Academic Advisor joining Deputy Athletic Director Jaci DeClue and Associate Athletic Director Ashley Beaton-Simpson on the Student-Athlete Success team.

"We are excited to welcome Paige Magee to the SIUE Athletics Student-Athlete Success team as an Athletic Academic Advisor," DeClue said. "Paige brings a strong passion for student-athlete development and academic success, and I am confident she will be a tremendous resource and advocate for our student-athletes. We look forward to the experience, energy and perspective she will bring to our department and to the continued success of our Cougars.

Magee comes to SIUE after most recently serving in a post-graduate internship role with the NCAA, where she served on the Division I Eligibility team. While with the NCAA, Magee managed more than 200 eligibility cases over a 10-month period, while also providing guidance and rules education on eligibility matters to Division I institutions.

"I'm excited to join SIUE Athletics and have the opportunity to serve the student-athletes and coaches throughout the athletic department," Magee said. "I'm grateful to Andrew Gavin, Jaci DeClue and Ashley Beaton-Simpson for allowing me the opportunity to join a team that's committed to investing in student-athletes academic success. Ashley and Jaci have a deep knowledge and a strong vision for SIUE, and I look forward to learning from them and draw upon my own experiences to create impact within the department."

A former student-athlete herself, Magee earned both her bachelor's degree and master's degree from Iowa, where she was a member of the track and field and cross country programs from 2020-2025. She was a seven-time All-American and set school records in the 60-meter hurdles, the 100-meter hurdles and as part of the 4X100-meter relay team. Magee also was a three-time member of the Dean's List and a four-time Academic All-Big Ten selection.

Magee is a native of Columbia, Missouri and was a 10-time District Champion and an eight-time All-State honoree at Battle High School.