Historical anniversaries are sometimes very tricky. If it was an event that somehow changed society for the better (i.e., the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board), then the celebrations are usually festive and upbeat. On the other hand, if the historical anniversary elicits feelings of sadness and remorse (i.e., the death of Tupac Shakur), [...]
Photo by Jordan Guidry, Office for Marketing and Communications Intern PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 24, 2025) – Growing up in Cypress, Texas, science never came easy to Dr. Merlyn X. Pulikkathara, a double graduate (’01 ‘04) and assistant professor in Prairie View A&M University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics. While pursuing her BS [...]
Photos by Jordan Guidry, Office for Marketing and Communications Intern PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 18, 2025) – Tayari Jones’ final visit to Prairie View A&M University as the 2024–2025 Writer-in-Residence was more than a farewell—it was, in the words of one faculty leader, “prophetic.” From her first appearance on campus to her final [...]
In addition to teaching U.S. history and digital storytelling, I host a podcast called “D.O.P.E. Conversations.” I do it for one very important reason: to invite theorists and researchers to break down their research in a way that grassroots efforts can use. Sometimes scholars lose focus of the idea that our work is not just [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 14, 2025) – As gardeners across the country dig into spring planting for National Gardening Day (April 14), one Prairie View A&M University scientist is looking beneath the surface — literally — to protect the soil, the food we grow, and the environment at large. Gina M. Chiarella, Ph.D. [...]
The 2025 Tax Deadline is April 15 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 11, 2025) - Tax season can be an overwhelming time, especially for families and individuals with limited access to affordable tax preparation services. Thanks to Prairie View A&M University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, expert help is closer than many may [...]
Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl LIX performance Not Like Us took me back to an experience I had when I was a doctoral student. “Professor X, I know I have to have a control group before initiating this research investigation, I can’t just study Black males without using white males as my norming population, right?” Professor X stepped back [...]
Temilola Salami, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 4, 2025) – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for prevention. At Prairie View A&M University, that mission is being reinforced through groundbreaking research and action. Dr. Temilola Salami, an associate professor of psychology, has secured nearly $700,000 in [...]
Evelyn Todd ‘21 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 3, 2025) – For Evelyn Todd ‘21, history isn’t just something to be remembered—it’s something to be protected. As a graduate student in Prairie View A&M University’s Master of Business Administration program, she is turning her passion for storytelling into a powerful force for historical preservation. [...]
Game over. We knew from the beginning how this was going to end. To anyone growing up behind the Iron Curtain, it was crystal clear that Ukraine had no chance against Russia. Power projection is just one of the reasons. More importantly, how strong is the resolve of the belligerents? For Russia, the conflict is [...]
