Julian Stewart, who graduated from the U of A in 1957 with a civil engineering degree, spoke about his view of success at the 2011 College of Engineering Commencement. He explained that he considers himself successful because of his faith, his family and his career.
Stewart’s career began at United Gas Pipeline Company. He has served in the Air Force and worked for United Gas, IBM and Frost Bank. Since 1992 he has been self-employed, managing his investment portfolio and devoting his time to philanthropic causes.
Stewart is widely recognized for his leadership roles during the University’s Campaign for the Twenty-First Century, which recorded $1.046 billion in gifts and pledges designated for student and faculty endowments, academic programs, capital improvements and
University Libraries.