The mission of the Texas Research Alliance is “to improve the research capabilities of DFW universities by collaborating to create impactful corporate/university partnerships.” Along with a viable and scalable model to drive sponsored research and develop research talent across DFW, a detailed execution roadmap has been designed to provide a framework for making key decisions in order to strengthen the DFW corporation/university partnerships. It is understood that in order for this initiative to become a success, both universities and corporate partners must invest time and effort to customize the model for the region.






![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
