Seven Tar Heels selected for 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Posted Sep 29, 2025
Each University Day, UNC honors alumni for their outstanding contributions to UNC and society. This year, the University will present seven Distinguished Alumni Awards at a celebration Oct. 12 at Memorial Hall. Here are this year’s winners: Kristin Acquavella ’93 is an active-duty rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and 4-time national soccer champion at UNC. (UNC.edu)

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