Twenty Tar Heels Recognized As ACC Graduate Scholar-Athletes

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Honoring individuals committed to excellence in the classroom and in competition, the Atlantic Coast Conference recognized more than 260 student-athletes, including 20 Tar Heels, as the inaugural class of ACC Graduate Scholar-Athletes for the 2025-26 academic year. To earn ACC Graduate Scholar-Athlete recognition, students must complete a graduate degree program and meet athletic participation requirements while enrolled as a graduate student. Overall, 20 Tar Heels earned the honor in the first year of the award, continuing Carolina's high achievements in the classroom and in competition. North Carolina 2025-26 Graduate Scholar-Athletes Nacho Abeal – Men's Soccer Blaise Atkinson...