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Opinion| PVAMU’s connection to Black Liberation Army Leader Assata Shakur

On September 25, Black activists were cloaked in sadness by the news that Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army leader Assata Shakur had died in Havana, Cuba. Shakur was considered a living legend due to her contributions to the Black liberation movement and her fugitive status after escaping the confines of an American prison. [...]

Two distinguished alumni to address PVAMU’s Fall 2025 graduates

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 5, 2025) - Two accomplished Prairie View A&M University alumni will return to ā€œThe Hillā€ to address graduates during the University’s 30th Fall Commencement exercises, December 12-13, 2025. Dr. Tarrynce Robinson, Superintendent of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District in Wisconsin, will speak at the ceremony for master’s and doctoral candidates [...]

2025-11-06T11:18:29-06:00November 5, 2025|Alumni News, Campus Announcements, Events, Latest News|

PVAMU’s ā€˜Hillmatic’ Homecoming: A Look Back in Photos

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 29, 2025) — From the opening notes of Gospel Fest to the high energy surrounding game day, Homecoming 2025 at Prairie View A&M University was Hillmatic. A blend of old-school flavor, deep-rooted tradition, and Panther pride, Hillmatic on ā€œThe Hillā€ captured the essence of what makes PVAMU special. Throughout the [...]

PVAMU’s Homecoming Giving Challenge rallies Panther Pride, philanthropy

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 15, 2025) – Homecoming at Prairie View A&M University is more than a celebration; it’s a cherished Panther tradition that unites alumni, students, faculty, and staff in a shared spirit of pride and purpose. This year, PVAMU is once again turning Panther pride into action through the Homecoming Giving Challenge, an [...]

2025-10-14T14:22:26-05:00October 15, 2025|Alumni News, Latest News, Philanthropy, Staff News|

Recent PVAMU alumnus brings legacy, leadership to NASA

Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Stafford PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 14, 2025) – The sky's the limit for Emory Price ā€˜24. Or perhaps his limit is now the boundaries of the universe. A Prairie View A&M University graduate, Price started a new journey as a contract specialist for the AMES Research Center for NASA’s Programs, [...]

More Than Hydration: PVAMU’s Agletics Model That’s Powering Athletes On and Off the Field

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 9, 2025) – It all started with an orange slice. Myles McHaney IV '24 was a solid athlete and player on the field at Prairie View A&M University, and he was in the gym honing his strength and conditioning daily. But when he noticed that Agletics, a collaboration between the University’s [...]

The Dallas Morning News: For this year’s historic Prairie View A&M, Grambling State duel, it’s more than football

Every September, Kelly Collins makes her way to theĀ Cotton BowlĀ for theĀ annual State Fair Classic gameĀ to watch Prairie View A&M University, her alma mater, take on Grambling State University. For the 1994 Prairie View graduate, who has been twice-elected president of the school’s Dallas alumni chapter, the Saturday evening gridiron matchup is more than a game [...]

PVAMU Surges in Rankings and Enrollment: A New Era of Excellence

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is on the move. With record enrollment, rising national rankings, and students achieving career success at top companies, the University is building undeniable momentum on its Journey to Eminence.Ā  Enrollment continues to climb, reaching 10,085 students this fall. That steady growth builds on [...]

The Making of a PVAMU Student-Athlete

Athletics at Prairie View A&M University officially began inĀ 1907, whenĀ Principal E.B. BlackshearĀ established an organized program to guide competition across campus. Football had already taken the field as early asĀ 1904, but '07 marked the true foundation of Panther Athletics. From those first steps, PVAMU quickly rose to prominence in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, setting a fierce [...]