A record number of UNC students have been named to the 2015-16 Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll, the university announced.

From Carolina, 356 student-athletes – including the above-pictured Marcus Paige – were named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll that recognizes student athletes who participated in a varsity-level sport and achieved a 3.0 grade point average or better.

This year’s total of 4,367 student-athletes was a record for the ACC. UNC’s previous high was 347 Tar Heels in 2013-14.

For the complete Academic Honor Roll, click here.

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