ABOUT the Alumni Awards

Javelina Alumni and faculty make amazing things happen in the world. Their accomplishments significantly benefit both society and our campus, by inspiring others and providing insight and creativity. Their actions communicate the dynamic excellence of being a Javelina and the importance of service as a component of our philosophy. To celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni and faculty, the Javelina Alumni Association sponsors awards for distinguished alumni, research and teaching.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to alumni who have demonstrated long-time and successful commitment to their careers and communities and have brought special honor to the university because of their accomplishments. The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest university award presented by the Javelina Alumni Association. 

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Rising Star Award recognizes alumni of Texas A&M University-Kingsville who have experienced professional success and who are within 15 years of their graduation. 

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FACULTY AWARDS

Every Fall Semester, the Javelina Alumni Association honors faculty who excel in the classroom and in the field. Only two faculty members receive recognition during the Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony dedicated to celebrate faculty dedication to the university's core values—teaching and research. 

Distinguished Teaching Award is presented to a deserving faculty member who has shown excellence, intellectual insight and the ability to engage student learning that has life-long impact. 

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Distinguished Research Award is presented to a deserving faculty member who has shown superior scholarship through publication, continued creativity, the research impact on the field, and/or other academic or professional awards.

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