ACC commissioner speaking at University of Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford is speaking in Louisville next month.

Swofford will speak at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium on issues facing college sports.

The University of Louisville Conversations With Champions event is set for 7 p.m. EST Feb. 24 at the Brown and Williamson Club.

Swofford has been ACC commissioner for nearly 20 years. U of L says he has created programs to help students succeed in academics and athletics; helped launch the league’s first advisory committee to give student athletes a stronger voice in conference decisions and policies; and created a program to give student athletes a chance to talk to young people.

The event is free, but reservations are required by visiting http://uoflconversationswithchampions.com/tickets.php .

U of L joined the ACC last summer.

©2015 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.