Research and Departmental Funds

The Catherin R. Alexander Endowment for Ballet Choreographer-in-Residence was established in 2003 within the College of Fine Arts from contributions by the Robert D. and Catherine R. Alexander Foundation.

The Carl T. and May Anna Anderson Fund for Geology was established by Mr. and Mrs. Anderson '41 '41 to provide budget support for the Department of Geology. This endowed fund is used to provide scholarship assistance, instructional equipment purchases, reference materials, field trips and for support of the instructional budget.

The Andrews Institute of Math, Science and Technology Education Endowment was established in 2007 within the College of Education through a gift from Paul and Judy Andrews.

The Theodore Beasley Faculty Fellowships in the Neeley School of Business were established by The Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation, Inc., to honor the memory of Theodore Beasley.

The Robert and Jerita Buschman Fund for Theatre was established by Mr. Robert Buschman and Ms. Jerita Foley Buschman to provide budget support for the Department of Theatre and especially for theatre production activities.

The John Butler Fund was endowed in 2004 through the gifts of numerous donors. The fund provides support for student interns in the University Ministries Program.

The Electra Carlin Art Department Endowment was established in 2001 by a bequest from Mrs. Carlin's estate. The fund underwrites exhibitions of Texas artists.

The Center for Civic Literacy Endowment was created in 2006 through gifts from Teri Baker O'Glee '78 and the Brown Foundation. The endowment benefits activities of TCU's Center for Civic Literacy.

The Louise and Frieda Cristol Endowment for Academic Programming in Jewish Studies was established by Bernice Cristol Selman ’37 in 2001.

The Lou Hill and Ralph Davison Endowment for the Institute of Child Development was established in 2006 within the College of Science & Engineering by Lou Hill ’64 and Ralph Davison to aid the institute in its areas of research training and service.

The William M. Dickey Entrepreneur in Residence Fund was established by a gift from the estate of Houston real estate developer William M. Dickey. Currently, David Minor holds the Entrepreneur in Residence position.

The Duncan Faculty Fellowship in the M.J. Neeley School of business was established in 2006 through a bequest from the estate of Robert Roy Cuncan '40 and Margaret F. Duncan '41.

The Vera Turbeville Edelbrock Art Endowment was created in 2000 through a bequest from Mrs. Edelbrock's estate.

The Endowed Student Fund for International Business Programs was established in 2008 within the M.J. Neeley School of Business to support students participating in its international initiatives.

The Fogelson Honors Forum was established through a gift from the estates of Buddy Fogelson and his wife Greer Garson. The forum brings renowned speakers, eminent scholars and professional practitioners to campus to address TCU students, staff and faculty as well as the Fort Worth-Dallas community.

The Robert E. Glaze Endowment Fund was established through a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Glaze of Dallas.

The Mark Henderson Art History Endowment was established through a gift from Mr. Henderson of Los Angeles, California to provide support for students and faculty in the Department of Art and Art History.

The Lucile Maxine Houston Endowed Fund was established through a bequest from Ms. Houston to benefit the Harris College of Nursing and Human Services.

The Mary E. Hughes Student Loan Fund was established through a bequest from Ms. Hughes to fund student loans at TCU.

The Institute of Ranch Management was founded by gifts from two anonymous donors and from the William A. and Elizabeth B. Moncrief Foundation and Edward P. Bass. The institute's mission is to encourage networking and continuing education among the Ranch Management Program's graduates and cattle industry leaders, and to expand the existing program's reach internationally.

The Jim and Wyn Jacobsen Band Fund was funded by the TCU Ex-Bandsmens' Association in honor of Jim Jacobsen, former TCU band director, and his late wife, Wyn.

The Kimbell Art Foundation Graduate Art History Fund is an endowment that was established by the Kimbell Art Foundation in 2001 to fund stipends for art history graduate students.

The Luther King Capital Management Funds were established by Luther King of Dallas to benefit the M.J. Neeley School of Business.

The Herbert and Mamie LaGrone Teacher Education Student Leadership Fund was established by the late Mamie LaGrone in memory of her husband, Herbert, retired dean of the College of Education.

The William Watt Matthews Director of Institute of Ranch Management is an endowed faculty position created in 1996 and is the result of generous collaborative gifts from multiple donors. The directorship is held by Jeff Geider.

The Laurana Rice Mitchelmore Masters Series Fund was established in 2007 in honor of Laurana Rice Mitchelmore ’61. Income from this endowment enables the College of Fine Arts to welcome noted vocalists and accompanists for appearances on campus.

The W.A. "Tex" Moncrief, Jr. Athletic Endowment was established in 1984 by Mr. Moncrief to benefit TCU's football and golf programs.

The Ronald E. Moore Humanities Symposium is funded by an endowment that was established in 2007 by Ronald E. Moore ‘’65. The symposium series is directed within the AddRan College of Liberal Arts and features an array of humanities-related discussions.

The Alma and Robert D. Moreton Award for Research in Nursing was established in 2000 by Mrs. Alma Moreton '44 in honor of her husband, Dr. Robert D. Moreton.

The Ann L. Rhodes Artist-in-Residence Endowment Fund was established in 1997 by Ann L. Rhodes of Fort Worth for an artist-in-residence in the Department of Theatre.

The John V. Roach Honors College Endowment was established in honor of John V. Roach ’61 in 2007 by Paul and Judy Andrews. The endowment funds development of the Honors College at TCU.

The Dorothy and Clarence Scharbauer, Jr. Student Life Fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Scharbauer, Jr. of Midland, to enhance and expand student programs.

The Sue Wheeler Smith Memorial Fund for Visiting Organists was established by Emmet Smith, retired music faculty, and his family and friends in memory of his late wife.

The Hosmer B. Stuck Fund for Business Research was established in memory of Mr. Stuck '41 by his widow to finance research projects of faculty members in the M.J. Neeley School of Business.

The Mary Jane and Robert Sunkel Art History Endowment was established in 2001 through the benevolent support of Mary Jane ’55 and Robert Sunkel ’54. The fund’s income supports graduate student research in art history.

The Thistlethwaite Family Memorial Travel Grant was established in 2005 by Dr. Mark Thistlethwaite and his family in memory of Aline and Lote Thistlethwaite. The fund enables undergraduate studio art majors to travel for educational purposes to museums, galleries and special exhibitions.

The Wassenich Award for Mentoring in the TCU Community was established by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wassenich of Dallas.

The Marion C. and F. Peter Zoch III and Family Endowment for the Center for Academic Services was established by Mrs. Marion C. Zoch of Mountain Home, Texas, and her late husband, Peter, for annual equipment needs of the Center for Academic Services.





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