Sul Ross Taps New Writer-in-Residence
ALPINE--Sul Ross State University has appointed Sidney Balman, Jr., a Pulitzer-nominated war correspondent and awarded author, as its new Writer-in-Residence. Balman will teach journalism, creative writing and communications courses along with helping promote Sul Ross as an arts hub in West Texas. In addition, he will serve as faculty sponsor [...]
Sul Ross Announces Man & Woman of the Year Recipients
Sarah Torres and William Serrano Recognized at the 2021 Honors Convocation Every Spring at the Honors Convocation, the President announces the recipients of the Man and Woman of the year. The nominations come from Faculty and Staff and is a recognition of their commitment to their alma mater and community. [...]
Student Support Services is Sul Ross State University Students’ “Home Away from Home”
For Sul Ross State University students, Student Support Services (SSS) has become their “home away from home.” SSS participant and peer mentor, Andrea Rodriguez says, “SSS is home away from home. Where you have people supporting you and rooting for you to graduate and do great things in life. You [...]
Sul Ross Launches New Graduate Funding Initiative
ALPINE, TX - In a major push to boost graduate studies, Sul Ross State University announced April 13 a $300,000 stipend to help aspiring students to pursue higher degrees. Laura Payne, who, as Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, oversees the new funding, said the money will underwrite salaries [...]
Welch Foundation Supports Summer Chemistry Research for Four SRSU Undergraduate Students
A grant from the Welch Foundation will be funding four $2500 scholarships for Sul Ross State University undergraduate students to conduct chemistry research this summer under the supervision of SRSU chemistry faculty members Dr. Hong-Young Chang and Dr. David Leaver. These students will also receive funds to purchase chemicals, basic [...]
RGC Facilitates Community Book Exchange in Eagle Pass
Pictured from left to right: Dr. Robert Muñoz, Vice President of Sul Ross State Univ. Rio Grande College, Thery Cardenas, Victor Ortiz, Dr. Audrey Taylor, RGC Assistant Professor of English, and Gilbert Bermea, Vice President of Southwest Texas Junior College in Eagle Pass. By Laura Nelson The students of the [...]
Putting the “Grad” in Gratitude
By Laura Nelson Ramon Castro, Jr. expresses gratitude freely and often. He appreciates Sul Ross State Univ. Rio Grande College Business Administration Professor Emeritus Terry Carson for advising him to switch majors and complete a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership. Castro said he thinks it is the best [...]
Mexican Government Provides Support
by Laura Nelson Thanks to the generosity of the Mexican government, 17 Sul Ross State Univ. Rio Grande College students have been helped with their educational expenses. José Luis Díaz Mirón Hinojosa, Cónsul Encargado in Del Rio and Ismael Naveja Macias, Cónsul in Eagle Pass and also representing Uvalde, presented [...]