CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – As part of the 2023 Fall Unity Week, the Atlantic Coast Conference has announced the recipients of the 2023 ACC UNITE Award, which was created to honor individuals affiliated with the league's member institutions who have made an impact in the areas of racial and social justice. Former Tar Heels Ricky Lanier (football) and Karen Stevenson (track and field) are UNC's winners.
The UNITE Award is an initiative of the ACC's Committee for Racial and Social Justice (CORE - Champions of Racial Equity) and was developed and approved by its 15 member institutions.