Sul Ross State University established a permanent, endowed fellowship for graduate student groundwater research at the Meadows Research Institute with $500,000 in support from Google.org. The first fellow will be selected in 2027.
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Endowed fellowship support$500,00012Who pays or receives it: Google.org
Who's involved
Sul Ross State Universityestablished endowed fellowship
Google.orgprovided $500,000 in support
Dr. Carlos Hernandezpresident of Sul Ross State University
Rick StephensBoard Chair of the Sul Ross State University Foundation
The facts
Endowed Fellowship in Groundwater Research provides annual stipend for graduate student.12Stated by 2 sources
First fellow expected to be selected in 2027, focusing on Far West Texas projects.12Stated by 2 sources
Fellowship comes less than a year after January 2026 launch of Meadows Research Institute.12Stated by 2 sources
Sul Ross State University Foundation will invest $500,000 with annual distributions supporting fellowship.12Stated by 2 sources
First distribution anticipated in 2027 when fellowship inaugural fellow selected.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
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Dr. Carlos Hernandez, president of Sul Ross State University Groundwater is lifeblood of Far West Texas; investment gives students opportunity to answer important questions.12
Rick Stephens, Board Chair of Sul Ross State University Foundation Support is investment that will keep giving for generations; endowment creates permanent source.12
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