TCU Alumna Provides Transformational Naming Gift for College of Science & Engineering

TCU’s second largest college has a new name: the Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering. A $40 million gift from the 1977 alumna will support the college’s strategic plan and operations in perpetuity and will also endow the college’s deanship, the Louise Dilworth Davis Dean. Mrs. Davis previously made significant gifts of more than $5 million to support TCU student scholarships and endowed faculty and programs in the college.

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TCU Gives Day 2025 Exceeds Goal, Topping $2 Million

In early October, TCU Gives Day exceeded its goal of 2,025 participants with 3,206 donors contributing a total of $2,267,355, achieving the second-highest total raised in its 12-year history. The 24-hour Gives Day online challenge highlights the importance of philanthropy and its positive impact on every student at the university.

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Anonymous Gift to Cover Spring Tuition for Class of 2026 Burnett Medical Students

An anonymous donor family has provided a life-changing scholarship gift of $1.8 million to cover tuition needs for all members of the class of 2026. The generous scholarship gift from anonymous donors, who are proud members of the TCU community, will cover tuition costs for the spring 2026 semester for the class.

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Big 3 Volunteer Boards Meet to Discuss TCU’s Future, Mark 10th Anniversary

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 directly from TCU leaders about the university’s strategic direction and campus plans.

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Expressing Gratitude for a Legacy of Commitment: The Baker Martin Creative Commons

Friends and family of Louella Baker Martin recently celebrated the dedication of the Baker Martin Creative Commons, a vibrant garden area that gives Horned Frogs a space for collaboration and creativity while surrounded by East Campus arts facilities. The naming honors the passion and commitment Mrs. Martin and her late husband, Nicholas Martin, had for the university, as well as her generous support of the renovation of TCU’s historic Ed Landreth Hall. Following the dedication, guests attended A New Voice Born: TCU Steinway Piano Inauguration Recital, featuring School of Music piano faculty and guest artists performing on TCU’s new Steinway in Van Cliburn Concert Hall.

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Big 12 Advancement Professionals Explore Future of Philanthropy in Higher Education

Advancement professionals from 10 states and 16 universities converged on the TCU campus for a conference where Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark (pictured right) and Mike Buddie, TCU director of intercollegiate athletics, discussed shared goals.

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Annual Dinner Celebrates Donors Who Give Students the Foundation to Excel

TCU’s annual Scholarship Dinner celebrates the power of endowed scholarships and the opportunities they provide for students to achieve their dreams of attending TCU.

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Event Celebrates Achievements of the late Ron Parker ’76, Other Horned Frog Leaders 

At the 2025 Leadership Awards Celebration, five remarkable Horned Frogs were honored, including the late and beloved TCU Trustee.

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“Serving in leadership positions in the TCU Student Government Association taught me how to lead with vision, adapt under pressure and bring people together around a common goal. I’ve learned the value of servant leadership, the importance of collaboration and how to advocate effectively for others. After graduation, I plan to attend law school and pursue a dual J.D./MBA program. I’m excited to continue developing the skills I’ve built at TCU in both law and business school.”

- Alex Holder
2025-2026 Clark Society Scholar
Finance with Real Estate Major
Little Rock, Arkansas

“My greatest experience at TCU has been learning what it means to be a leader. Through my involvement in the music program and being recognized as a Clark Society Scholar, I’ve grown in confidence, responsibility and my commitment to serving others. After college, I want to be a band or mariachi director in the DFW area.”

- Pedro Reyes
2025-2026 Clark Society Scholar
Music Education Major – Instrumental Concentration
Fort Worth, Texas