Texas Christian University Chancellor Daniel Pullin Resigns
The Board of Trustees has appointed Victor J. Boschini Jr. as chancellor effective immediately.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in People
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Texas Christian University Chancellor Daniel Pullin has resigned from his position this week. The university Board of Trustees has named Victor J. Boschini Jr. as his successor, with the change in leadership taking effect immediately.
Why it matters
The abrupt leadership transition brings a change to the top executive role at the Fort Worth-based institution. Victor J. Boschini Jr. is expected to continue the strategic plan previously set into motion by his predecessor.
The university serves 11,500 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. Tuition and fees are currently $86,100 per year.
The players
Daniel Pullin
He served as the chancellor of Texas Christian University and previously as the dean of the Neeley School of Business.
Victor J. Boschini Jr.
He is the newly appointed chancellor of Texas Christian University who previously served in the role for 22 years.
Texas Christian University
It is a private university located in Fort Worth that supports thousands of undergraduate and graduate students.
The details
The university communicated the transition to the campus community via email after the Board of Trustees finalized the decision. Pullin previously served as the university president for two years and joined the institution in 2019 as the dean of the Neeley School of Business.
Timeline
Daniel Pullin joined the university in 2019.
Daniel Pullin began his term as chancellor in June 2025.
Daniel Pullin resigned as chancellor the week of October 20, 2026.
Market Landscape
The leadership change maintains stability by keeping the current strategic plan active throughout the transition. This ensures the university remains positioned against other major regional academic institutions competing for the same student demographics.
Students and faculty can expect consistent operations as the new chancellor continues the existing university roadmap. Tuition and financial aid programs, including the $70,000 threshold program, remain in place under the current administration.
The takeaway
The swift transition from Pullin to Boschini highlights the institution's commitment to continuity during unexpected executive changes. Stakeholders should monitor university communications for updates on any future adjustments to administrative priorities.
Further reading
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