EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Founded 1917 as Sul Ross Normal College, after Lawrence Sullivan Ross (Governor of Texas 1887-91). Sul Ross opened its doors 14 June 1920, enrolling twenty-seven students. The name changed in 1949 to Sul Rose State College, and in 1969 to Sul Ross State University. It is part of the Texas State University system.

Location:
Alpine, TX

Founding Date:
1917

Enrollment:
2010

Official Website:
http://www.sulross.edu/

STUDENTS

Name	Occupation	Birth	Death	Known for
Dan Blocker	Actor	10-Dec-1928	13-May-1972	Hoss on Bonanza
Albert G. Bustamante	Politician	8-Apr-1935		Congressman from Texas, 1985-93

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