A New Era: TCU Inaugurates its 11th Chancellor
It’s official. Marking the first leadership change in nearly 22 years, Daniel W. Pullin is the 11th chancellor of Texas Christian University.
“Chancellor Pullin has embraced every facet of TCU with energy, authenticity and purpose,” Kit Moncrief, chair of the TCU Board of Trustees, said. “His deep understanding of strategy and community engagement has already strengthened our university, positioning us for even greater success. He is a great leader of people — fostering collaboration and championing innovation that will shape not only TCU, but the future of higher education.”
Pullin’s selection signals the next chapter in the university’s national trajectory — one focused on student success and impact, accelerating research growth and strengthening Fort Worth’s innovation ecosystem.
“To invest in this extraordinary university is to embrace the responsibility of servant leadership,” Pullin said. “For me, that means leading with courage, humility and a deep commitment to others — listening first, empowering those around me and creating space for collaboration and growth.”
Held in Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU in the Megan and Victor Boschini Music Center, the Nov. 6 ceremony brought together more than 30 academic delegates and university presidents from across the country, along with faculty, students, alumni, trustees and members of the Fort Worth community. The event blended academic tradition with institutional purpose, underscoring TCU’s identity as a distinctive academic institution where excellence, community and values intersect.
The ceremony featured remarks from E. Gordon Gee, president emeritus of West Virginia University and one of the nation’s only five-time university presidents. He called Pullin’s leadership a “masterclass in executive leadership and strategic planning” and recognized TCU’s rising influence.
“I know a great American university when I see one,” Gee said. “Texas Christian University is clearly one.”
