The UT Tower will shine with burnt orange lights Friday, November 8 in honor of the newest recipients of the Texas Exes Distinguished Alumnus Award.
The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes alumni who have made significant achievements in their careers and service to the University. The 2024 honorees include:
- Sherryl Griffin Bozeman | BA ’64, College of Liberal Arts; Executive Minister, A Samaritan Model; Houston, TX; Life Member
- David Cordell Lake | BS ’77, School of Architecture/College of Liberal Arts; Founding Partner, Lake|Flato Architects; San Antonio, TX
- Todd Maclin | BBA ’78, McCombs School of Business; Retired CEO, Chase Commercial and Consumer Banking; Dallas, TX; Life Member
- Cappy R. McGarr | BA ’73, College of Liberal Arts; BJ ’75, Moody College of Communication; MBA ’77, McCombs School of Business; President, MCM Interests, Author; Dallas, TX; Life Member
- Laura Thomas Starks | BA’72, College of Liberal Arts; PhD ’81, McCombs School of Business; George Kozmetsky Centennial University Distinguished Chair; Austin, TX; Life Member
- Autry C. Stephens | BS ’61, MS ’62, Cockrell School of Engineering; Founder, Endeavor Energy Resources L.P.; Midland, TX; Life Member
For 140 years, The University of Texas has produced pioneers and leaders across fields and disciplines—scientists, writers, artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, physicians, lawyers, and beyond. The Texas Exes created the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1958 to honor alumni who have distinguished themselves in their profession, community, and through service to the University. Through a commitment to excellence, our Distinguished Alumnus Award recipients truly exemplify the phrase, “What starts here, changes the world.”
