Graduate students studying natural resource management recently visited a rare West Texas wetland ecosystem as part of a hands-on field … More
Category: Research
Water in the Desert conference marks launch of Meadows Research Institute for West Texas Water
Alpine became the center of a growing regional conversation about water sustainability in February as more than 350 landowners, scientists, … More
Sul Ross Borderlands Research Institute Announces Funded PhD Opportunity Studying Northern Pintail Movements
The Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University is seeking applicants for a fully funded doctoral research position focused … More
Borderlands Research Institute recovers GPS collars in Big Bend Ranch State Park for wildlife research
The Borderlands Research Institute’s Big Game Lab recently recovered seven GPS collars in Big Bend Ranch State Park that were … More
Borderlands Researchers Study High-Elevation Owls in Davis Mountains
Researchers with the Borderlands Research Institute are conducting a detailed study of high-elevation owl populations in the Davis Mountains, using … More
Borderlands Research Institute faculty and students recognized at Houston Safari Club Foundation banquet
Faculty and students from the Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University were recognized last weekend during the Houston … More
Sul Ross State University Launches Meadows Research Institute for West Texas Water with $2.75 Million Commitment
In one of the most arid regions of Texas, where water sustains communities, working lands, wildlife, and local economies, Sul … More
Sul Ross International Professor Awarded Research Grant for Honey Studies
Dr. Ferhat Ozturk, a newly appointed international professor at Sul Ross State University, has been awarded a $2,000 research grant … More
“Water in the Desert” Conference Returns to Alpine in February 2026
Registration is now open for the second Water in the Desert Conference, scheduled for Feb. 11–13, 2026, at Sul Ross … More
Borderlands Research Institute Welcomes New Engagement and Activities Coordinator Eliana Goodwin
The Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University has announced the addition of Eliana Goodwin as its new Engagement … More