![]() ![]() This past fall Jones was voted University of Miami’s Homecoming King. As a double major in biochemistry and molecular biology, Jones represented himself and the department well in the classroom as a Hammond Scholar who consistently earned Dean’s List honors. Jones has served as the on the field and court leader of positivity, inclusivity, and support for student-athletes participating in athletics events and fans watching from the stands. Jones was an active member of our Cheerleading Squad and is a champion for diversifying the sport of cheerleading and for mental health resources across athletics. Jones was active in Athletes in Action, President’s 100 Student Ambassadors, College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Ambassadors and a member of Undergraduate Student Senate. Not only has Jones been involved in Athlete Ally, but he also committed his time to serving the UM campus as a whole. The organization of the Athlete Ally group also contributed to UM receiving a perfect score of 100 on the Athlete Ally Athletic Equality Index. Jones also spoke at a national Athlete Ally event held in Miami, Florida this past March. Through his efforts the group has grown with each session and been actively involved on campus and in the community. In partnership with the UM athletic department, Jones served on the Panel for Pride and participated in organizing the Pride Week at UM. Jones served as the president for two years and led many of the initiatives of the group. Athlete Ally is a national organization whose mission is “to end the rampant homophobia and transphobia in sport and to activate the athletic community to exercise their leadership to champion LGBTQI+ equality.” The UM chapter is the first Athlete Ally group in the state of Florida. Jones helped found and implemented the University of Miami student-athlete affinity group, Athlete Ally. Wake Forest: Jim Caldwell & Charlene Curtis (posthumously)Ĭorey Jones, a current student-athlete and Cheerleader at Miami, has demonstrated the qualities of the UNITE Award through his work with the Athlete Ally group both locally and nationally. Virginia Tech: André Davis & Reyna Gilbert-Lowry Virginia: Marques Hagans & Hailey Barnett Syracuse: Dedrick Etan Thomas & Emily Nugent ![]() ![]() North Carolina: Charles Scott & Kathy Crawford Louisville: Jim Freeman & Valerie (Owens) Combs Georgia Tech: Lucius Sanford & Lynn Houston-Moore Constance Smith HendricksĬlemson: Wayne Jenkins & Barbara Kennedy-Dixon (posthumously)įlorida State: Leonard Hamilton & Morgan M. As a conference we will remain steadfast in our pursuit of racial and social justice, while assisting our student-athletes and institutions with programs that can affect change.”ĪCC SiriusXM will devote a portion of their morning show to the 2022 UNITE Award recipients with hosts Chris Spatola and Dalen Cuff Thursday morning at 10 a.m.īoston College: M. ![]() “These 30 individuals are true pioneers who inspire us with their contributions to a more diverse and equal society. “We are proud to honor the ACC UNITE Award winners who have made significant contributions in the areas of racial and social justice,” said ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph.D.
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