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Three of TCU’s most influential volunteer boards — the Clark Society Board, the Frog Club Advisory Board and the National Alumni Board — met Oct. 3 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their inception and learn about the university’s strategic direction and campus plans directly from the leaders shaping TCU’s future.

Since 2015, these “Big 3” meetings have united leaders from the three groups to champion TCU’s mission and strengthen collaboration across the university’s volunteer community, said Julie Whitt, associate vice chancellor for donor relations. “Chancellor Emeritus Boschini brought together the leaders of each group to help foster commitment to TCU’s mission, maximize collaboration and foster strong communication among the groups,” she explained. “Chancellor Pullin wholeheartedly continued this tradition, which has had a transformational impact on our volunteer engagement.”

This year, Tom Wavering, chief university strategy & innovation officer, and Jason Soileau, assistant vice chancellor for planning, design & construction, joined participants in the morning to present “LEAD ON: Values in Action™ and Campus Master Plan Update.”

The Big 3 afternoon meeting featured an exclusive presentation from Bingyang Wei, associate professor and interim chair of TCU’s Department of Computer Science, who discussed “AI for Everyone: Tools, Trends and Takeaways for Learning and Work.” Wei is a recognized leader in artificial intelligence research and shared cutting-edge insights to transform thinking about AI’s role in education and beyond.

Board members also heard plans for the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic, from Mike Sinquefield, senior athletics director and chief administrative officer. The TCU football team will open its 2026 season in Dublin, Ireland, against North Carolina. The game, which marks the first time the Horned Frogs have played internationally, will be Aug. 29 at the 47,000-capacity Aviva Stadium.

“This is more than just a football game,” said TCU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Buddie. “It’s an opportunity to advance TCU’s brand globally while having our student-athletes experience a unique educational opportunity and the memory of a lifetime.”

Next year, the Big 3 will again join with university leadership to shape engagement strategies that move TCU forward – together.

“The goal is to equip the Big 3 volunteers with the resources and knowledge to confidently share TCU’s mission, vision and strategic priorities,” explained Amanda Stallings, associate vice chancellor for alumni relations. “Together, we can speak with one voice and inspire others to join us in advancing TCU’s bold path forward.”