Building on his early success with consulting and private equity firms, Daniel Pullin took his business acumen to the classroom and soon found his calling in higher ed. After making the move from the University of Oklahoma to lead TCU’s Neeley School of Business in 2019, Pullin quickly gained the trust and admiration of students and administrators alike. He became president of the university in 2023, and on June 1, 2025, became TCU’s 11th chancellor.

The Journal spoke with Pullin about what drives his passion for higher ed and his SigEp experience.

What motivated you to transition from your previous career into higher ed?
Our world needs values-driven citizens now more than ever, and serving as a leader in higher education has given me the opportunity to impact future generations. I’m proud of how we prepare future leaders at TCU and am honored to play a role. Plus, our students teach me something new every day.

What’s been the defining moment of your career so far and why?
Leading through the COVID crisis. Being in a position to innovate, solve problems and succeed for our students during a global crisis gave me great satisfaction and confidence for the future.

How can fraternities support the needs of today’s college men?
It’s important for college men to have and contribute to a support network — not only for academics but also to help build character, define values, and establish the kind of leader they want to be and that society needs. Fraternities do an exceptional job of meeting that challenge.

What would you like to see fraternities do to advance Greek life on college campuses?
Continue to provide experiential and service-learning opportunities so members can broaden their impact on campus and in the communities they serve. These opportunities teach the importance of being part of something greater than ourselves. We’re fortunate at TCU to have excellent trustees who often help open doors for our Greek organizations to partner with organizations in the community.

How did being a SigEp impact your life and career after college?
SigEp helped me emerge from my time as an active member with confidence, a strong network, new skills and a determination to live out the aspirations of a balanced man. I continue to draw on those lessons and ideals each day, and I can see how my career and life have been enriched by learning the importance of service and leadership as a college student.