Bill and Barbara Barnes have made a contribution to establish the endowed Barbara S. and Bill S. Barnes ’76 Professorship in Geology & Geophysics for the College of Geosciences.
Bill '76 and Barbara Barnes have made a contribution to establish the endowed Barbara S. and Bill S. Barnes ’76 Professorship in Geology & Geophysics for the College of Geosciences.
Bill graduated from Texas A&M as a member of the Corps of Cadets and enjoyed a 30-year career in oil & gas exploration with various companies.
Barbara graduated with a degree in geophysics from the University of Houston. In addition to her 30 years in oil & gas exploration, she was also very active with the Girl Scouts.
The Barnes’ strongly believe that education is the foundation for future success.
“I always felt having a degree from Texas A&M University was a real advantage. The degree is just the start. Real success comes as a result of hard work”, says Bill.
Bill and Barbara hope this endowment will contribute to the continued success of the college, particularly with faculty.
“Our desired impact would be for the professorship to attract an outstanding faculty member and for the scholarships to ease the financial burden for future students”, adds Bill.
Additionally, the Barnes’ also provide support for other scholarships that help future Aggies better afford the opportunities to earn a degree.
This article was originally published by the College of Geosciences.
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