Roach Foundation $10M fuels TCU research infrastructure expansion and Carnegie R1 ambitions

Texas Christian University, in Fort Worth has received a $10 million commitment from the Roach Foundation to advance TCU’s research initiatives and accelerate efforts to achieve Carnegie R1 status by 2035. The funding will strengthen research infrastructure, expand doctoral output, and deepen experiential learning opportunities across disciplines, including human-centered and data-driven studies. The award will boost TCU’s competitiveness, funding capacity, and student engagement in high-impact research while reinforcing a long-term innovation and academic growth strategy.