“We’ve responded to the greatest movement for social justice that I’ve seen since I was much younger,” Benson said. With $320 million already committed, the University is approaching the halfway mark toward its goal of $750 million. He will be greatly missed, but his incredible legacy will extend for years to come,” Benson said. “There can be no doubt that our mission at UT Dallas and in higher education remains essential to restoring prosperity and advancing our society,” he continued. Each speaker’s video presentation is available on UT Dallas’ YouTube channel and the State of the University webpage, as is a review of quantitative targets.