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McRaven named 2016 NFF Distinguished American Award honoree

The University of Texas System Chancellor and retired U.S. Navy four-star admiral William H. McRaven will be recognized Dec. 6 at the 59th NFF Annual Awards Dinner.

Irving, Texas — The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that William H. McRaven, chancellor of the University of Texas System and retired U.S. Navy four-star admiral, will be honored with the organization's 2016 Distinguished American Award during the 59th NFF Annual Awards Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on Dec. 6.

"William McRaven is one of our nation's most distinguished leaders and a champion of freedom and education," said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell.