SMU Announces the Passing of Nancy Dedman

SMU Announces the Passing of Nancy Dedman

SMU announces the passing of Nancy McMillan Dedman ’50, a Dallas civic leader, philanthropist and longtime supporter of the University. She died on Oct. 8 at the age of 97.

A graduate of SMU and a consistent supporter of higher education, Dedman and her family have played a significant role in shaping the University for more than 75 years. Through The Dedman Foundation, established by Nancy Dedman and her late husband, Robert H. Dedman, Sr. ’53, the family has provided sustained support for key academic programs, student scholarships, faculty initiatives and facility development.

Major contributions include the endowment of the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences in 1981 and the Dedman School of Law in 2001. The family has also supported a