University of North Carolina Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster

Anna Kate Gwiazdowski
- Height:
- 5-7
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Shoemakersville, Pa.
- High School:
- Schuylkill Valley
2024-25 (Junior): Participated in four races in her first season at Carolina • Member of the 3V8 boat at the Cardinal Invitational • Raced with the 3V8 crew at the Rocky Top Invite.
Before UNC: Started her collegiate career rowing at Colgate for two seasons • Rowed with the 1V at the Head of the Charles • Helped the 1V place third in the New York State Championships • Earned the Dean's Award with Distinction each of her semesters • A member of the Phi Beta Sigma Honor Society • Played field hockey at Schuylkill Valley for four seasons • A two-time all-state selection • A three-time Berks County all-division honoree • Was a team captain for both field hockey and lacrosse • Earned a spot on the national academic team • Was the Salutatorian and class President • Served as Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper.
Personal: Daughter of Tom and Kathy Gwiazdowski • Has one sibling, Colin, who swam for Arizona • Majoring in English and comparative literature with a minor in philosophy, politics and economics.
Before UNC: Started her collegiate career rowing at Colgate for two seasons • Rowed with the 1V at the Head of the Charles • Helped the 1V place third in the New York State Championships • Earned the Dean's Award with Distinction each of her semesters • A member of the Phi Beta Sigma Honor Society • Played field hockey at Schuylkill Valley for four seasons • A two-time all-state selection • A three-time Berks County all-division honoree • Was a team captain for both field hockey and lacrosse • Earned a spot on the national academic team • Was the Salutatorian and class President • Served as Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper.
Personal: Daughter of Tom and Kathy Gwiazdowski • Has one sibling, Colin, who swam for Arizona • Majoring in English and comparative literature with a minor in philosophy, politics and economics.
Mack Brown On-Court Recognition - February 23, 2026
Thursday, February 26
UNC Baseball: Paulsen Homers Twice in 13-3 Win vs VCU
Thursday, February 26
THE ARENA DISCUSSION - Episode 1: Lee Roberts & Bubba Cunningham
Wednesday, February 25
UNC Baseball: Hull, Schaffner Lift Tar Heels Over NC A&T, 9-1
Tuesday, February 24

