From PVAMU to IBM: One graduate’s journey of resilience and success

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 15, 2026) – Josiah Moore ‘26 has spent his life climbing hills. From being born prematurely at 32 weeks, to navigating dyslexia and academic challenges, he has met each “hill”  with perseverance. But the hill that changed his life most was The Hill — Prairie View A&M University — where he

Historic Texas Legislator Senfronia Thompson ’64 to deliver PVAMU summer commencement address

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 6, 2026) - As Prairie View A&M University begins celebrating its 150th year this August, the institution will mark the milestone with a commencement ceremony featuring one of its most accomplished alumnae. Texas State Rep. Senfronia Thompson '64 (District 141) The Honorable Senfronia Thompson '64, the longest-serving woman

‘Dear Prairie View’ to bring PVAMU’s 150-year legacy to the stage in historic world premiere

Photo courtesy: performingartshouston.org PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 22, 2026) – As Prairie View A&M University marks its sesquicentennial, its story will be told in a new way through a performance that celebrates the institution's legacy. Dear Prairie View, commissioned by Performing Arts Houston, will make its world premiere Sept. 4–5, 2026, at

PVAMU opens alumni recognition awards ahead of 150th anniversary celebration

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 5, 2026) – For nearly 150 years, Prairie View A&M University graduates have carried the University’s mission into every field and every region, advancing industries, strengthening communities, and reflecting the values of excellence and service that define PVAMU. Their impact is both part of PVAMU’s history and a continuing expression

Three PVAMU scholars earn prestigious Fulbright research awards

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 2, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University Spring 2025 political science graduate Amya Fedd was completing judicial clerkship work with City of Fort Worth judges when she received the news. She’d been selected for a Fulbright Research Fellowship. Fedd jumped for joy and thanked God; the months of hard work

Recent PV Grad shares story of ‘overcoming the unimaginable’ on CW39’s HTown Live

A recent PVAMU graduate, Dr. M. K. Crayton '26 is sharing a powerful story of resilience, perseverance and purpose on CW39's HTown Live. Once labeled an “at-risk” student, Dr. Crayton overcame economic hardship and partial vision loss during her doctoral studies to earn her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Counseling.

Recent grad awarded UNCF Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship, first PVAMU scholar to receive honor

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 15, 2026) – Recent Prairie View A&M University graduate Nickolos L. Hall, who earned a degree in Agriculture (Agribusiness) from the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR), was named the first PVAMU student selected for the United Negro College Fund Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship. Photo by Darius

PVAMU researcher part of Texas team testing ‘smart skin’ in space

https://youtu.be/XuL8mU8zSTc?si=WGmSuRfngFWN8LX2 Texas researchers are sending their smart skin prototype into space where it will endure months of exposure on the International Space Station, tested against harsh conditions to better protect space technology in future missions. A team of Texas researchers is building a shield — not just in the lab, but in space. The

PV Grad Lasonya Dunham Bishop: A Journey Interrupted, Then Reclaimed

Raised in Prairie View, Texas, I have always held a distinctive pride in being a Prairie View A&M graduate. My most significant life lessons were shaped by the sense of community and purpose that was instilled in me as a student here. When I was accepted into the Educational Leadership Ph.D. Program, it was one

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