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Along with Dr. Ayres, Admiral Bobby Inman and Dr. George Sudarshan will also receive the honor, which will be awarded by UT President William Powers. The Presidential Citations will be presented on September 29, at an annual UT birthday celebration that will include the President's Address on the State of the University. Dr. Ayres was nominated by James Loehlin, his former student and current Director of Shakespeare at Winedale.

The Presidential Citation was created in 1979 to recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals who personify the University's commitment to the task of transforming lives. The University does not award honorary degrees, and these citations are designed to salute those whose service exemplifies the values shared by The University of Texas at Austin community. The Presidential Citation honors those who have brought great distinction to the University and helped the institution to achieve its mission.

Dr. Ayres's name and the year of the award will be added to a plaque mounted in the Main Building. An Endowed Presidential Scholarship will be awarded in Dr. Ayres's name for the year following the award.