“I think UT Dallas has exceeded the expectations that I had,” Fair said. We will certainly miss his leadership and dedication.” UT Dallas President Richard C. Benson“Dr. “His involvement in programs like Kids’ University leaves an enduring legacy of his time here at UT Dallas,” Hinojosa said. After getting his PhD in special education and educational research from the University of Pittsburgh, he joined UT Dallas in 1975. “I think I’ll miss the idea of providing an education and helping direct and guide education for students in general,” he said.