The Legacy of Melvin Clouse, M.D., TCU Class of 1957

FORT WORTH – Melvin E. Clouse, M.D., passed away on July 25, 2024. He and his wife, Marian, established the Clouse Family Endowed Medical Scholarship, which has supported Burnett School students since 2022, and the Dr. Melvin E. Clouse Endowed Faculty Research Fund. To learn more about Dr. Clouse’s distinguished career, here is a link to his obituary.

Dr. Clouse met Dean Flynn in 2019 and was deeply inspired by the school’s vision and our approach to training Empathetic Scholars®. This encounter motivated his generous support of the Burnett School. Both funds are endowed, meaning the original gifts were invested for growth. Part of the interest earned is distributed annually to support student scholarships and research. Because the original balance is never touched, Dr. Clouse’s generosity creates an everlasting benefit for our students and faculty.

The Clouse Family has encouraged friends and colleagues to honor Dr. Clouse by contributing to the scholarship fund at TCU. Many have done so, ensuring that our students will receive even greater support in the coming years. The impact of Dr. Clouse’s legacy is profound. His contributions have not only provided immediate financial support but have also ensured a continuous source of funding that will empower future generations of Empathetic Scholars®.