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“Stepping in to ‘Lead On,’ Daniel Pullin becomes TCU’s new chancellor,” Fort Worth Report's Shomial Ahmad – “Daniel Pullin, who became TCU’s chancellor on June 1, considers himself an “accidental academic.” His path to leading a Big 12 university was never a straight one.
He went to business school at Harvard University, law school at the University of Oklahoma, worked as a business analyst and started an entrepreneurial program at his alma mater at OU, where he found his calling.
“I just fell in love with the classroom and students and seeing the direct impact that you could have in a scaled way, on many people every day,” said Pullin, who came to TCU in 2019 to lead the TCU Neeley School of Business. “It’s just been an honor and a delight to build this career.” |
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Pullin takes the reins of TCU at a time of transition for higher education and college athletics, where federal directives are changing the landscape of what’s offered at colleges around the nation and a pending NCAA settlement that will change college athletics — especially at a Big 12 Conference school like TCU.
“It’s a position of privilege,” Pullin said during an interview with the Report. “(I’ve tried) to do that with a style of civility and open-mindedness and in a leadership style that embraces others and (tries) to achieve things together and not alone.” |
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In 2023, he assumed the position of presidency, where he learned in the footsteps of Victor Boschini, TCU’s longtime chancellor who served for more than two decades. Boschini stepped down as chancellor but assumed the role as the university’s chief enrollment officer and an active friend-raiser and fundraiser in addition to being chancellor emeritus.
The university is on an expansive track.
Pullin led the process to devise its 10-year strategic plan, “Lead On: Values in Action,” with aims to increase enrollment by about 5,000 students, creating an “unmatched” student-athlete experience and becoming a Carnegie R1 research institution.
The plan has four foundational pillars: student-centered growth; research, scholarship and creative activities; athletics; and community engagement. An instrumental part of that plan is charting TCU’s academic path.
“Daniel Pullin has been listening and preparing for his challenges as the ambitious plans for the continuing transformation of the university unfold,” said James Riddlesperger, a longtime political science professor who has taught American and Texas politics and is retiring this summer. “The four pillars of those plans are well underway, and Pullin’s major challenge will be to transform promise into reality.”
The planned growth of the student body, along with difficulties of international students coming to America, Riddlesperger said, will “require forward-thinking leadership.”
Rebecca Sharpless, who will serve as chair of the TCU Faculty Senate for the 2025-26 academic year, believes that Pullin has the ability to attain the goals outlined in the strategic plan.
“As president, Daniel has shown himself to be concerned with and interested in the academic mission that is at the core of the university, and we anticipate that his interest will continue even as higher education faces significant challenges from chaotic national changes and the arms race of big-time athletics,” said Sharpless, a professor in American history.
While president, Pullin prioritized innovation. He appointed a chief university strategy and innovation officer to cabinet level and supported a Name, Image and Likeness, also known as NIL, strategy in college athletics.
“Chancellor Pullin is the right leader to take TCU into our next exciting chapter,” said TCU Board of Trustees Chair Kit Moncrief in a statement. “Daniel leans into TCU as a values-driven university and has an expansive vision for how TCU can be the model for student-centered success.”
One of the ambitious goals outlined is becoming a top research university, or a Carnegie R1 research institution.
In 2025, 187 institutions nationwide achieved that status. TCU’s rival to the east, Southern Methodist University, attained R1 status earlier this year.
TCU’s plan is to get there with a 10-year runway. The Carnegie Foundation metrics to attain the status of “very high spending and doctorate production” involve $50 million in total research spending and graduating 70 research doctorates.
TCU would need to double its research spending, which is about $25 million, and need to add about 30 more research Ph.D.s to get to that goal, said Pullin." FW Report |
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“Legislature ends session in ‘unified and solid place’ after passing more than 1,200 bills” DMN ($)
Editorial: “Dan Patrick, colossus of the Texas Legislature” Hou Chron ($)
“Texas lawmakers voted to ban consumable THC products. Will Gov. Greg Abbott sign — or veto — the bill?” Texas Tribune
“Texas judges receive long-awaited pay raise in last-minute legislative deal” AAS ($) |
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“Abbott's comptroller pick will shape the rollout of Texas private school vouchers” Hou Chron ($)
“Texas Education Agency extends Houston school district takeover through 2027” Texas Tribune
“U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear activist's case against Texas Ethics Commission” AAS ($) |
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“Dallas PD told not to enforce controversial prostitution ordinance even after revisions” DMN ($)
“San Antonio’s tourism and convention organization names new CEO” SAEN ($)
“Harris County district court greenlights Mayor John Whitmire’s drainage settlement agreement” Hou Chron ($) |
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Editorial: “What if the city of San Antonio held an election and no one came?” SAEN ($)
“‘District 1 runoff between Kaur and Gibbons underscores clash over growth, neighborhood identities” SAEN ($) |
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“Rep. Tony Tinderholt, voice of the insurgent far right GOP, to retire from the Texas House” Texas Tribune |
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“Jasmine Crockett says she’d open Trump impeachment inquiry as Oversight Committee chair” DMN ($) |
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> KXAN: "‘Do it for every veteran’: Hemp business leaders call for Abbott to veto THC ban" KXAN |
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "Plan to allow out-of-state health care workers to practice in Texas could address a primary care shortage" COMMUNITY IMPACT |
> AAS: "Texas judges receive long-awaited pay raise in last-minute legislative deal" AAS |
> THE TEXAN: "Texas Sheriff-Federal Official Immigration Enforcement Partnership Bill Sent to Governor" THE TEXAN |
> AAS: "Texas THC ban: The fight over hemp’s future and a multibillion-dollar industry at stake" AAS |
> SAEN: "More than $1 million in PAC spending floods mayoral runoff" SAEN |
> THE TEXAN: "Texas Medical Cannabis 'Compassionate Use Program' Expansion Bill Heads to Abbott's Desk" THE TEXAN |
> AAS: "Texas House passes ban on sexuality-based school clubs after emotional debate" AAS |
> THE TEXAN: "Texas House and Senate Strike Last-Minute Deal on Judicial Pay Raises, Lawmaker Pension Increases" THE TEXAN |
> HOU CHRON: "Exclusive: HISD state takeover will continue for 2 more years, TEA says" HOU CHRON |
> HOU CHRON: "HISD's state takeover will continue for 2 more years. Here's what's next." HOU CHRON |
> TPR: "Texas budget bill includes loan program for farmers" TPR |
> AAS: "Williamson County district attorney sues Texas AG Ken Paxton over 'unconstitutional' rules" AAS |
> AAS: "Legislative bill requiring sheriffs to assist ICE on way to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk" AAS |
> SAEN: "Texas lawmakers should have let the people vote on Daylight Saving Time" SAEN |
> MRT: "Texas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculum" MRT |
> THE TEXAN: "Waco Justice of the Peace Continues Legal Fight to Refer Same-Sex Ceremony Requests" THE TEXAN |
> SA REPORT: "Texas to increase funding to state film incentive program by $300M" SA REPORT |
> KXAN: "These 5 KXAN investigations sparked bills landing on the Texas governor’s desk" KXAN |
> TPR: "San Antonio community reacts to ICE arrests at immigration court" TPR |
> SA REPORT: "After dismal first round, voter turnout heats up for San Antonio" SA REPORT |
> DMN: "Investigation into Keller swim program ends with public reprimand, oversight changes" DMN |
> HOU CHRON: "Former DA Ogg ordered to stop speaking about Jocelyn Nungaray case" HOU CHRON |
> FWST: "Accused road rage shooter fires at family after they get Chick-fil-A, TX cops say" FWST |
> HOU CHRON: "Texas-born 'Boardwalk Empire' actor Devin Harjes, 41, dies of cancer" HOU CHRON |
> FWST: "This poll ranks reputations of America’s most visible brands. How did Texas companies do?" FWST |
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Last night's Texas sports scores:
None.
Tonight's Texas sports schedule:
> 5:40pm: MLB: Houston at Pittsburgh
> 6:35pm: MLB: Texas at Tampa
> 8:30pm: WNBA: Dallas at Seattle (ESPN)
Tomorrow's Texas sports schedule:
> 5:40pm: MLB: Houston at Pittsburgh
> 6:35pm: MLB: Texas at Tampa
> 7pm: NCAAW: Texas vs. Texas Tech (0-0) (ESPN)
TEXAS SOFTBALL: “Stewart homer, Morgan and Kavan pitching send Texas past Tennessee for spot in Women’s CWS finals" AP
TEXAS TECH SOFTBALL: “Texas Tech ends Oklahoma’s 4-year run as Women’s College World Series champ with walk-off 3-2 win” AP
TEXAS / TEXAS TECH SOFTBALL: "Women's College World Series: Texas softball to play Texas Tech after Red Raiders beat OU" AAS ($)
UTSA BASEBALL: Editorial: "UTSA baseball's magical season continues as it romps through Austin regional" SAEN ($)
TEXAS RANGERS: “Chris Young explains why Texas Rangers benched Adolis García and what’s next for him” DMN ($)
HOUSTON TEXANS: "C.J. Stroud is dealing with shoulder soreness. How Houston Texans are handling it moving forward" Hou Chron ($)
DALLAS STARS: “5 moves the Dallas Stars could make this offseason to free up needed cap space" DMN ($) |
