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Sul Ross establishes endowed groundwater research fellowship

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.

Where
Alpine, Brewster County
When
Oct. 19, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Brewster

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Endowed fellowship support$500,0001 2 Who pays or receives it: Google.org

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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.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • First fellow expected to be selected in 2027, focusing on Far West Texas projects.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Fellowship comes less than a year after January 2026 launch of Meadows Research Institute.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Sul Ross State University Foundation will invest $500,000 with annual distributions supporting fellowship.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • First distribution anticipated in 2027 when fellowship inaugural fellow selected.1 2 Stated by 2 sources

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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.1 2
  • Rick Stephens, Board Chair of Sul Ross State University Foundation Support is investment that will keep giving for generations; endowment creates permanent source.1 2

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  • Sul Ross establishes endowed groundwater research fellowship

    Odessa American

  • Sul Ross State University Establishes Endowed Groundwater Research Fellowship With Support From Google.org

    Morning Ag Clips

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  1. Sul Ross establishes endowed groundwater research fellowship Odessa American Not rated, October 19, 2026
  2. Sul Ross State University Establishes Endowed Groundwater Research Fellowship With Support From Google.org Morning Ag Clips Not rated, October 20, 2026

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