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Inaugural ACC Graduate Scholar-Athlete Honors Led by Duke
8/7/2026 1:48:00 PM | Athletics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Forty-one Duke Blue Devils for the 2025-26 academic year were named to the inaugural class of ACC Graduate Scholar-Athletes as announced by the ACC office Friday.
All 18 ACC programs were represented with Duke leading the way. Notre Dame was second with 31 honorees.
The Atlantic Coast Conference recognized more than 260 student-athletes, honoring individuals who excelled both in the classroom and in competition while pursuing graduate degrees. The first-year recognition program reflects the conference's continued commitment to academic achievement and athletic excellence.
To earn ACC Graduate Scholar-Athlete of the Year recognition, student-athletes must successfully complete a graduate degree program (excluding certificate programs) and meet the ACC's athletic participation requirements during at least one season while enrolled as a graduate student.
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All 18 ACC programs were represented with Duke leading the way. Notre Dame was second with 31 honorees.
The Atlantic Coast Conference recognized more than 260 student-athletes, honoring individuals who excelled both in the classroom and in competition while pursuing graduate degrees. The first-year recognition program reflects the conference's continued commitment to academic achievement and athletic excellence.
To earn ACC Graduate Scholar-Athlete of the Year recognition, student-athletes must successfully complete a graduate degree program (excluding certificate programs) and meet the ACC's athletic participation requirements during at least one season while enrolled as a graduate student.
2025-26 Duke ACC Graduate Scholar-Athletes
| Name | Sport |
| Alessandro Arlotti | Soccer |
| Jada Baker | Softball |
| Michael Bennett | Track & Field |
| Stuart Bladon | Indoor Track & Field |
| David Boisvert | Baseball |
| Ewan Bradley | Indoor Track & Field |
| Andrew (Drew) Bryan | Baseball |
| Isabelle Carey | Field Hockey |
| Anderson Castle | Football |
| Ava Cickavage | Field Hockey |
| Curtis Cooper | Football |
| Leonardo D'Ambrosio | Soccer |
| Piper Elle | Soccer |
| John Fay | Track & Field |
| Max Forte | Track & Field |
| Lucca Fulkerson | Cross Country, Track & Field |
| Bailey Goggans | Track & Field |
| Josiah Green | Football |
| Katie Hamilton | Outdoor Track & Field |
| Abby Hassman | Indoor Track & Field |
| Elise Heddens | Outdoor Track & Field |
| Ashlon Jackson | Basketball |
| Philip Kastner | Outdoor Track & Field |
| Yeva Mazur | Fencing |
| Thomas Mencke | Lacrosse |
| Stephanie Moss | Cross Country, Track & Field |
| Amelia (Millie) Muir | Volleyball |
| Liam O'Hara | Outdoor Track & Field |
| McKenzie Olsen | Lacrosse |
| Colin O'Malley | Track & Field |
| Grace Ping | Cross Country |
| Audrey Portello | Swimming & Diving |
| Dario Rock | Indoor Track & Field |
| Charlie Siebert | Cross Country, Track & Field |
| Meredith Sims | Indoor Track & Field |
| Andie Smith | Golf |
| Alexandra Stanislaw | Rowing |
| Jack Stanley | Cross Country |
| Grayson Walker | Baseball |
| Beck Wittstadt | Cross Country, Track & Field |
| Justin Wong | Swimming & Diving |
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