TCU
TCU’s Board of Trustees has approved a series of major campus expansion projects, including two large-scale residential projects that will add 3,200 beds and a renovation of the historic Ed Landreth Hall and Auditorium, the university announced on Thursday.
The university will partner with private developers on two major residential initiatives designed for upper-division, graduate, and first-year students that will include almost $500 million in outside investment.
The projects are expected to be completed by the Fall 2027-28 academic year.
“These new residential spaces are designed to support every aspect of a student’s journey — academic, social and personal,” said Kathy Cavins-Tull, vice chancellor for student affairs.
The first project, Morado on Berry, will offer 780 luxury apartment-style beds for upper-division and graduate students. Developed in collaboration with Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate Group, the facility will include in-unit laundry, modern kitchens, study spaces, lounges, a rooftop pool, and 25,000 square feet of street-level retail along Berry Street.
TCU also will co-manage 2,450 additional beds in a planned development owned by American Campus Communities (ACC). The housing will span four on-campus sites and include a mix of traditional residence halls and townhome-style units for first-year, sophomore, and upper-division students. The communities will feature lounges, outdoor gathering areas, and academic support spaces.
University officials said the expansion plans and renovation will significantly advance the university’s LEAD ON: Values in Action strategic plan and Campus Master Plan.
“We’re proud to partner with organizations that share our vision for thoughtful, student-centered growth," said Kit Moncrief, chair of the Board of Trustees. "This level of outside investment reflects deep confidence in the strength of our plans and the enduring value of a TCU education.”
Meanwhile, civic leaders applauded TCU’s continued investment in the city.
“TCU’s investment in our community enhances not only student life, but also the surrounding neighborhoods and the city as a whole,” said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker in a statement.
The developments are designed to position students closer to Fort Worth’s downtown and its Medical Innovation District, expanding access to internships and career opportunities, university officials said.
Trustees also approved a comprehensive renovation of Ed Landreth Hall and Auditorium, one of the university’s most iconic academic spaces, originally built in 1948. The project, now entering the design phase, is scheduled for completion ahead of the 2028-29 academic year.
The revitalized facility will include upgraded rehearsal and classroom spaces, modernized studios, and a redesigned performance venue with improved acoustics and technical capabilities.
“The renovation will strengthen the student and audience experience while preserving the legacy of one of TCU’s most iconic academic facilities,” said Bill Nunez, vice chancellor for finance and administration.
TCU named the facility in honor of Landreth, a Fort Worth oilman who was the finance chairman of a multimillion building program for TCU in the 1940s. During an eight-year period, he was credited with raising about $3 million for expansion. That’s $40 million today.
Landreth, the Exchange Club’s most outstanding citizen in Fort Worth in 1940, was a doer. Even before that, he raised substantial sums to build or expand, including Harris Hospital, Worth Ranch, River Crest Country Club, and the Frontier Centennial.
“These latest developments continue that momentum — positioning us to attract the most talented students and top faculty while strengthening our position as a leading national university,” said Chancellor Victor J. Boschini Jr.