But there are no plans to rest on these accomplishments. “As the campaign has progressed, additional challenges and opportunities have arisen,” says Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr. “For example, the need for scholarship funds has grown significantly as the economic downturn has affected many of our families. In response, the University has launched an aggressive scholarship initiative with a goal of $100 million.” For more information, go to www.scholarship.tcu.edu.
Some 31,000 donors have committed $51 million for academic programs and faculty support, including 12 endowed chairs and professorships. About $41 million has been raised for scholarship endowment, including the Bob Bolen Leadership Scholars program created by The Sarah & Ross Perot, Jr., Foundation. A total of more than $32 million has been directed to the Annual Fund, which supports the University’s mission through general scholarships and academic programs.
The Campaign for TCU is also has helped to underwrite a campus transformation with new and improved facilities, including:
• J.E and L.E. Mabee Foundation Education Complex with Betsy and Steve Palko Hall
• Clarence and Kerry Scharbauer Hall
• Schieffer School of Journalism Convergence Center
• Brown-Lupton University Union
• Four residence halls in the Campus Commons: Amon G. Carter Hall, Teresa and Luther King Hall, Mary and Robert J. Wright Hall and Kellye Wright Samuelson Hall
• Sam Baugh Indoor Practice Facility and Cox Field
• Meyer-Martin Athletic Complex.
Construction on the Mary Wright Admission Center and the Jane Justin Field House are under way. The total committed for facilities is about $133 million. In addition, $11 million has been raised for other priorities. During the remaining two years of the campaign, TCU will continue to raise funds for scholarships, academic programs and renovation of Amon G. Carter Stadium, among other initiatives.