The university-level Distinguished Achievement Awards were first presented in 1955 and have since been awarded to more than 1,000 professionals who have exhibited the highest standards of excellence at Texas A&M.

UPD officials note they wish John and Carolyn the best as they begin a new phase of their lives.

Ahmed K. Ali, assistant professor of architecture, was chosen to receive the 2016 J. Thomas Regan Interdisciplinary Prize.

Peter J. Stang has been honored by Texas A&M University for career achievement in education, research and service with an honorary doctorate.

Texas A&M Today shared stories of institutional excellence, innovation in research and student ambition in 2016.

The National Academy of Inventors named Texas A&M University’s John L. Junkins among its 175 NAI Fellows for 2016.