Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at the International Center for Trade in Eagle Pass, TX.
(3295 Bob Rogers Dr.)
The ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m.
The facility is directly behind the SWTJC/SRSU campus.
Commencement will be available to watch online here:
GRADUATION LIVESTREAM
Jorge Barrera, Jr., will deliver the Sul Ross State University International spring commencement address at the ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at 2:30 p.m. International Center for Trade in Eagle Pass.
Barrera was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. After moving to the U.S., he attended San Luis Elementary School, Memorial Junior High and Eagle Pass High School, graduating in 1997.
He attended Texas A&M University in College Station, where he became the Public Relations Chair for the Mexican Student Association, the president of Walton Hall and the president of the Residence Hall Association. He graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Barrera began his career with the Eagle Pass Water Works System in 2006 as the Regional Water Treatment Plant Process Engineer. Later that year, he became the Operations Manager, and in 2011, he was named the General Manager.
Barrera is the President of the Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees and of the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the board of the Eagle Pass/Maverick County Economic Development Alliance and on the advisory committee of the Rio Grande Watermaster Advisory. He is a member of the Four-Year University Committee, the Broadband Internet Committee and the Eagle Pass/Maverick County Legislative Days.
He and his wife, Sylvia L. Barrera, have been married for 18 years and have three children, Jorge III, Gael and Damaris.
No tickets required.
Limit of 10 guests per student.
No reserved seating is available for guests.
No balloons allowed.
Order your cap, gown, and tassel online
Choose the appropriate gown, either bachelor’s or a master’s as they are different.
Master’s degree candidates will specify which discipline i.e. Business, Education, etc. because the hoods are different colors.
Specify your height. Gowns are “one size fits most” and if you need a plus size, indicate that in the comment box.
Call the Bookstore at 432.837.8194 if you have questions.
Bachelor’s degree candidates have the option of purchasing a red satin stole, but it is not required. Master’s candidates may also purchase one, but please wear it under your gown so it does not detract from your hood.
You may also wear the cap and gown worn at an SWTJC ceremony, but please purchase a tassel.
If you only need a tassel ($12) or stole ($32), please call 830.758.5018 to order. Supplies are limited.
If you have any questions regarding commencement, call our office at 830-758-5018 or email Marcela Villarreal at marcela.villarreal@sulross.edu and she will be glad to answer questions.