Francis S. and Maurine G. Johnson Distinguished University Chair

In 2010 Maurine Johnson, wife of the late Dr. Francis “Frank” Johnson, UT Dallas’ first acting president, became a member of the Legacy Society with a planned gift intended to create the Francis S. and Maurine G. Johnson Distinguished University Chair in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Upon her death in 2016 at the age of 97, Johnson’s gift of $5.5 million became the largest planned gift in UTD’s history. In addition to establishing the original distinguished chair, the bequest allowed the University to create seven additional Francis S. and Maurine G. Johnson Chairs to support the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Dr. David Hyndman

• Dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• Professor of Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences

“I have been impressed by the exceptional growth trajectory of the University and the positive and forward-thinking views of faculty, staff, students, alumni and administrators to advance UTD’s future.”