Daniel W. Pullin, an accomplished educator, leader and innovator, became Texas Christian University’s 11th Chancellor on June 1, 2025. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit and a steadfast commitment to student success, Chancellor Pullin is dedicated to advancing TCU’s mission, vision and values. His early career in world renowned business organizations, combined with two decades of higher education experience, uniquely positions him to lead TCU into a future of continued excellence and impact. Before becoming Chancellor, Pullin served as the John V. Roach Dean of the Neeley School of Business and later as TCU President. Bringing operational expertise and a culture of innovation to the university’s leadership team, he spearheaded the development of a new strategic plan. Launched in January 2025, LEAD ON: Values in Action is a bold, values-centered roadmap designed to build on TCU’s momentum and elevate student success, academic achievement and institutional impact. Shaped by the input of more than 10,000 stakeholders, TCU’s strategic plan aims to strengthen the university’s excellence by: 1) Enhancing the student experience through student-centered growth; 2) Elevating academic distinction through significant increases in research, scholarship and creative activities; 3) Achieving excellence across athletics in support of student-athletes and programs; and 4) Expanding community engagement in Fort Worth and beyond. In the first year of LEAD ON: Values in Action, TCU surpassed several major milestones. The university’s endowment exceeded $3 billion for the first time in its history; first year enrollment rose 12.3% for fall 2025; research and creative activities expenditures set new university records; major investments in emerging technologies and a campus-wide AI framework are underway; and continued success across athletics programs is enhancing engagement, audience growth and international visibility. The university is also investing in campus enhancements to support strategic growth, with new residence halls coming in fall 2027 that will provide 2,450 additional beds. TCU is currently ranked in the top 100 national universities by U.S. News & World Report. Known for its unmatched student experience, TCU is ranked No. 1 for Happiest Students, No. 2 for Best Quality of Life, No. 3 for Best Run Colleges and No. 4 for Most Beautiful Campus, among other top national rankings from The Princeton Review. Chancellor Pullin is committed to civic and higher education leadership, serving on the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership Executive Council, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Dallas Regional Chamber Board of Advisors and is a member of Valliance Bank Board. He actively engages with industry leadership groups, including Big 12 Conference presidents, Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT), the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the Education Advisory Board (EAB) University Presidents Roundtable and the CCI University Presidents Roundtable. He is honored as one of Fort Worth, lnc’s 500 Most Influential People in Fort Worth and D CEO Magazine’s 500 Most Influential Business Leaders in North Texas. Pullin earned undergraduate degrees from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Harvard Business School before returning to OU to earn a Juris Doctor. Chancellor Pullin and his wife, Ann Bluntzer Pullin, Ph.D., are avid sports fans and enjoy attending TCU fine arts and athletic events with their family.