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Secret of an Ancient Hunt: Cave discovery of a hunting kit yields a vivid glimpse into Big Bend history.

Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine March 6, 2025, story by Louie Bond

It might seem like only bits of sticks and rock in a cave, but the discovery of a pristinely preserved hunting kit is shining a new light on the fascinating lives of West Texas’ earliest residents.

Deep inside that […]

Sul Ross anthropology professor talks about the origins and misconceptions of hunting

Big Bend Sentinel October 22, 2024, story by Alexis Wolfe

ALPINE— Devin Pettigrew, who recalls his childhood habit of stalking squirrels in the woods in Arkansas, is now a visiting assistant professor at the Center for Big Bend Studies’ anthropology department at Sul Ross University. This fall, he teaches a course […]

West Texas Professor Assists International Team with Ancient Maize Research

Morning AgClips, February 3, 2025, story by Louie Bond

As Texans continue to choose corn as a major food ingredient of choice — happily consuming street tacos and enchiladas and tortilla chips by the ton — research from a new study finds that corn also holds many answers to the […]

Sul Ross State University Honors Outstanding Faculty Achievements with Prestigious Awards for 2023

Big Bend Times, November 17, 2023, story by David Flash

Sul Ross State University is proud to announce the recipients of its distinguished awards for outstanding scholarship, service, and commitment for the 2023 term. These accolades, coordinated by the Office of the Provost, highlight the exceptional contributions of faculty […]

Sul Ross State University Faculty Awarded for Scholarship, Service, and Commitment

Sul Ross News, November 7, 2023, story by Betse Esparza

Four faculty members at Sul Ross State University have been selected for awards for outstanding scholarship, service and commitment for the 2023 term.

The awards are coordinated by the Office of the Provost while recipients are nominated by their faculty peers […]

Ellen Sue Turner Memorial Fund Established

The Ellen Sue Turner Memorial Fund has been established by the CBBS to honor her for her many contributions to Texas archaeology.

Ellen Sue TurnerShe was very passionate about research and educational pursuits in this field, and this initiative would be another way
her […]

Mallouf Retires After Thirteen Years of Service

The Sul Ross Skyline, September 4, 2008

Retirement for Robert J. Mallouf merely means shifting priorities.

Mallouf, director of the Center for Big Bend Studies at Sul Ross State University since 1995, stepped down from his position Aug. 31. He plans to spend more time with his son, Parker, and publish his […]

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