IN THE NEWS: Wireless upgrade coming to SRSU RGC Campuses
by Laura Nelson, Director of Enrollment Marketing Wireless access is expanding at the Sul Ross State Univ. Rio Grande College campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde. According to George Hernandez, RGC's Director of IT Operations, wireless access points will multiply from 6 on each campus to approximately 25. [...]
IN THE NEWS: Nominations for 2021 Alumni Gala open through Aug. 31
Nominations are now open through August 31 for the 2021 Sul Ross State University Alumni Gala scheduled for March 27, 2021 at the Pete P. Gallego Center. Nominations are being accepted for Distinguished Alumnus and Distinguished Young Alumnus, Athletics Hall of Honor and the Slingin' Sammy Baugh Award for Outstanding [...]
IN THE NEWS: Opportunity Calls outreach scheduled for July 22, 23
Faculty members from all four Sul Ross State University campuses will be reaching out to over 600 students. Opportunity Calls is a faculty outreach initiative for returning SRSU students. "Enrollment Management and Institutional Effectiveness are partnering with thirty-four faculty from all campuses to call our SRSU students and invite them [...]
IN THE NEWS: Museum of the Big Bend reopens
The Museum of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University has reopened to the public in an announcement by Museum Director Mary Bones. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Entrance to the Museum is through the gift shop. Masks are required to enter [...]
NEWS AND FEATURES: SRSU Animal Science professor publishes new guidelines for equine water treadmills
Dr. Persephone McCrae Dr. Persephone McCrae , SRSU Assistant Professor of Animal Science, has recently participated in the publication of revised guidelines for the use of equine water treadmills. McCrae is a member of the Equine Hydrotherapy Working Group, which is an international group of researchers who conduct [...]
IN THE NEWS: Dixon Water Foundation awards grant to BRI for Songbird Conservation Program
Thanks to the Dixon Water Foundation, the Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University will enhance a songbird conservation program that will connect landowners, birders and the public through community engagement activities. The $25,000 grant will fund field trips focused on birds and implement a citizen science project that [...]
IN THE NEWS: Nearly $900,000 in CARES Act funding distributed to SRSU students
Sul Ross State University has distributed $889,996 in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to students at all four SRSU campuses. The announcement came Thursday, July 9. Sul Ross received $1.8 million in CARES Act funding in late May following application of funds in April. [...]
IN THE NEWS: SRSU online Master’s in School Counseling program ranked No. 6 nationally in affordability
Sul Ross State University's online Master's in School Counseling program received a No. 6 national ranking in affordability according to a recent poll by Learn.org. The poll ranked 20 programs across the United States based on quality, cost and value. Other factors included were flexibility, accreditation and program length. Statistics [...]
