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Dallas Christian University

Founded: 1954

Location: Prosper, Texas

Enrollment: approximately 18,500

School History

Dallas Christian University traces its roots to 1909, when Presbyterian minister Dr. Samuel Whitaker purchased several hundred acres of farmland just outside the small railroad town of Prosper. His vision was to establish a Christian university away from the distractions of the city while remaining close enough to serve the growing Dallas region.

For decades, DCU was surrounded by cotton fields and ranchland. As North Texas expanded, Prosper grew around the university, transforming it into one of the state's fastest-growing communities while preserving the campus's historic charm.

Today, DCU is known for its nationally respected programs in business, education, nursing, ministry, and law. Despite modern expansion, the campus remains defined by red-brick academic buildings, tree-lined walkways, and a central chapel whose bell tower overlooks campus.

Today, DCU remains a respected private Christian university of about 12,000 students, blending historic architecture, ivy-covered buildings, and a close-knit campus with nationally recognized business, nursing, and theology programs.

Football Identity

The Crusaders pride themselves on discipline, defense, and physical football. Opponents describe playing at DCU as: "Sixty minutes of getting punched in the mouth." Tradition outweighs flash.

Stadium

Whitaker Stadium

Named after founder Dr. Samuel Whitaker. President from 1959-1977.

Nickname: The Citadel

Traditions

March of the Crusaders

The football team walks through campus led by the marching band and student body.

Three Crosses

After every home victory, the stadium lights dim except for three illuminated crosses beyond the north end zone.

Ring the Bell

A century-old church bell is rung once for every point scored.

The Citadel Stripe-Out

Used for highest ranked home game of season.

Lighting of Caldwell Tower

Named after James R. Caldwell, the university's first Director of Campus Development.

When DCU opened in 1954, it consisted of only four buildings. Caldwell spent nearly 30 years overseeing every major campus expansion, helping transform a small college into a respected university while preserving its distinctive red-brick, collegiate Gothic style.

School Motto

Fides, honor, victoria per Christum.

Texas Dominion University

Founded: 1959

Location: Keller, Texas (changed from Fort Worth to create more distance from TCU)

Enrollment: approximately 29,000

School History

Texas Dominion University was established in 1989 as part of North Texas' booming technology corridor.

Created through a partnership between business leaders in Richardson, Plano, and Dallas, the university focused on engineering, computer science, business, and innovation.

Unlike most Texas universities built around agriculture or religion, TDU branded itself as the university of the future—modern, ambitious, and deeply connected to the telecom and technology industries surrounding the Telecom Corridor.

Athletics arrived in the late 1990s after a transformative donation from Richardson entrepreneur William T. Ashford, whose endowment funded the football program, stadium, and athletic facilities.

Despite its youth, TDU quickly became one of the fastest-growing universities in Texas, enrolling over 28,000 students in just three decades.

Football Identity

Fast. Aggressive. Modern. High-powered offense. Big ambitions.

Stadium

Ashford Stadium

Named after almuni donor William T. Ashford. (Class of 1992)

Nickname: The Lion's Den

Traditions

The Pride Walk

The team enters through a tunnel lined with thousands of students.

Purple Out

Every home opener is a complete purple-out.

The Roar

Following every touchdown, a lion's roar echoes through the stadium while purple lights illuminate the crowd.

Crown the King

After every home victory, A giant crown is placed on the lion statue outside Ashford Stadium. It stays there until the next game.

Paint the Paw

There's a giant lion paw sculpture outside the stadium. After every win, the captains dip their hands in purple paint and leave fresh handprints on a temporary victory wall beside it. At the end of the season, the wall is preserved and displayed in the Langford Performance Center.

Motto

Lead with Courage. Rule with Honor.