Stanford’s Roisin Willis just added another major win to her growing list of achievements. She has been named the Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year by the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
This exciting honor comes just weeks after the rising senior from Stevens Point, Wisconsin, delivered a record-breaking performance at the NCAA Championships.
Breaking Records in Oregon
On June 14, Roisin Willis stunned the track world by winning the 800 meters at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon. She crossed the finish line in 1:58.13, setting:
- A meet record
- A new ACC record
- Her personal best
- The third-fastest time in collegiate history
This win marks her first NCAA outdoor title, and her third NCAA championship overall. She previously earned indoor NCAA titles in 2023 in the 800 meters and the distance medley relay.
Scholar-Athlete Excellence
Alongside her athletic triumphs, Roisin Willis continues to shine in academics. She’s a history major and has now been named the ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year—a title awarded only to the best of the best.
She’s also a:
- Nine-time All-American
- Six-time first-team All-American
- 2022 World U20 champion (800m and 4x400m relay)
- West Region Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year
- Semifinalist for The Bowerman – often called the “Heisman of Track and Field”
Stanford Dominates ACC Academic Awards
This year was Stanford’s first year competing in the ACC, and they made an instant impact. Roisin Willis became one of five Stanford athletes to be named ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year in their respective sports.
The other Cardinal winners include:
- Julietta Camahort (Women’s Rowing)
- Maxime Raynaud (Men’s Basketball)
- Elia Rubin (Women’s Volleyball)
- Jack Ryan (Men’s Swimming and Diving)
All-Academic Teams Announced
Alongside the Scholar-Athlete awards, the ACC also revealed its All-Academic Team for outdoor track and field. Stanford was well-represented with 21 men and 17 women making the list.
To qualify, student-athletes needed:
- A minimum 3.25 GPA in the last two quarters and overall
- Participation in the ACC Championships, NCAA Prelims, or NCAA Finals
Celebrating Stanford’s Student-Athletes
Here are just a few of the talented Stanford athletes who made the ACC All-Academic list:
Men’s Highlights:
- Garrett Brown (Aeronautics & Astronautics)
- Cole Sprout (Symbolic Systems & Computer Science)
- Zane Bergen (Management Science & Engineering)
Women’s Highlights:
- Zofia Dudek (Bioengineering & Biomedical Data Science)
- Camille Peisner (Communication)
- Kaiah Fisher (Biology)
- Teagan Zwaanstra (Mechanical Engineering)
Roisin Willis capped off the list, once again proving she’s not just fast on the track but also a star in the classroom.
Roisin Willis continues to inspire. Her latest honor as ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year is proof that you can dominate in both academics and athletics. She’s setting the standard for what it means to be a true student-athlete—and she’s only just getting started.
