12 Honored As Distinguished Alumni

The Distinguished Alumnus Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University, has been awarded since 1962 to only 318 of Texas A&M’s more than 555,000 former students.

Presented jointly by the university and The Association of Former Students, this award recognizes Aggies who have achieved excellence in their chosen professions and made meaningful contributions to Texas A&M University and their local communities. 

The 2022 Distinguished Alumni announced thus far:

• Travis L. Smith, Jr., Class of 1898 – Houston, TX
• Gen. Joseph W. Ashy ’62 – College Station, TX
• Thomas W. Powell ’62 – Giddings, TX
• Dr. Joe R. Fowler ’68 – Houston, TX
• William Mahomes, Jr., ’69 – Dallas, TX 
• Mark A. Fischer ’72 – Oklahoma City, OK
• Clifton L. Thomas, Jr. '72 – Victoria, TX 
• Mark W. Albers ’79 – The Woodlands, TX
• Gregory Cokinos ’79 – Houston, TX
• Bill Jones ’81 – Austin, TX
• Dr. Jimmy Williams, Jr. ’83 – Wexford, PA 
• Elaine Mendoza ’87 – San Antonio, TX

Read more at tx.ag/DA2022.

2023 Distinguished Alumnus online nominations are currently open at tx.ag/DAnominations and will close Aug. 31 at 5 p.m.

To see and read about all past honorees, please visit our Tribute Wall.

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