To be considered for a Presidential Citation, a person must have achieved distinction in his or her field of endeavor and be a person of such integrity, stature, demonstrated ability and renown that the university community will take pride in and be inspired by his or her recognition. In addition, the person must have provided service that has made a profound and positive difference in the achievement of the university's mission.

Allen J. Bard
Norman Hackerman – Welch Regents Chair in Chemistry
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Natural Sciences
The University of Texas at Austin

Jack S. Blanton
Former Chairman, Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (1987-1989)
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient, 1977
President, Eddy Refining Company
Chairman of the Board, Houston Endowment, Inc.

Bernard Rapoport
Former Chairman, Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (1993-1997)
Chairman Emeritus and Founder, American Income Life Insurance Company

The Civitatis Award is presented to a faculty member who has shown exemplary campus citizenship throughout a career of service at the university. The award’s name derives from the Latin motto that appears on The University of Texas seal—Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis—which translates as “Education, the Guardian of Society.”

John R. Durbin
Secretary to the General Faculty
Professor, Department of Mathematics
College of Natural Sciences

This award recognizes a senior faculty member for a distinguished career in teaching at the undergraduate level. It is given to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication to teaching excellence. To be considered for the award, an individual’s teaching quality needs to have been recognized by awards at the college or departmental levels.

Toyin Falola
Frances Higginbothom Nalle Centennial Professor in History
Department of History
College of Liberal Arts

This award was established in 1980 to recognize excellence in undergraduate teaching at The University of Texas as Austin. Awards are based upon nominations received from deans and department chairs in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences. Award recipients are approved by the Executive Vice President and Provost.

Joanna M. Brooks
Assistant Professor
Department of English
College of Liberal Arts

Douglas C. Burger
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Sciences
College of Natural Sciences

Janet M. Davis
Assistant Professor
Department of American Studies
College of Liberal Arts

Alison K. Frazier
Assistant Professor
Department of History
College of Liberal Arts

Christine L. Williams
Professor
Department of Sociology
College of Liberal Arts

The Academy of Distinguished Teachers, one of the first organizations of its kind in the nation, was established in 1995 to recognize and enhance teaching, particularly at the undergraduate level. Members are chosen on the basis of their outstanding teaching, their personal commitment to students and the learning process, and their ability to inspire and motivate in the classroom. Members of the Academy are bestowed the title of Distinguished Teaching Professor.

James P. Barufaldi
Ruben E. Hinojosa Regents Professor in Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education

Thomas J. Garza
Associate Professor
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
College of Liberal Arts

Judith A. Jellison
Mary D. Bold Regents Professor of Music
School of Music
College of Fine Arts

Prabhudev C. Konana
Associate Professor
Department of Management Science and Information Systems
Red McCombs School of Business

Carol H. MacKay
Professor
Department of English
College of Liberal Arts

John M. White
The Robert A. Welch Chair in Chemistry (Materials Chemistry)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Natural Sciences

Kristin L. Wood
Cullen Trust for Higher Education Endowed Professor in Engineering #1,
Department of Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering