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This PVAMU faculty member is raising a generation of global citizens

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 14, 2026) – Global engagement starts with perspective, says Dr. Tammy L. Holmes, a Faculty-in-Residence in Prairie View A&M University’s Department of Languages and Communication. Tammy L. Holmes, EdD A global citizen herself, Dr. Holmes defines global engagement as connection, communication, and consciousness – ā€œthe belief that we are

PVAMU senior examines role of AI in today’s classrooms

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 13, 2026) — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape classrooms and learning environments, Prairie View A&M University senior Trenton Jeffers is helping to answer one key question: how can students and educators use it effectively? Trenton Jeffers A mathematics major driven by curiosity, Jeffers is researching the role of

How this PVAMU student’s research is helping others thrive

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 8, 2026) – In recognition of World Health Day, Prairie View A&M University is highlighting students who are advancing research that supports healthier communities. Laura Upchurch Junior Human Nutrition and Food major Laura Upchurch is exploring how mentorship impacts student belonging and academic success, work that reflects a broader

Growing Smarter: PVAMU study explores science behind stronger plants

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 2, 2026) — From backyard gardens to large-scale farms, how plants grow can make all the difference. A Prairie View A&M University researcher is taking a closer look at that process and how it could help crops become more productive and resilient. Tesfamichael Kebrom, Ph.D. Dr. Tesfamichael Kebrom, a

Return on Intention: TEDxPVAMU 2026 invites audiences to rethink what matters

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 1, 2026) - Prairie View A&M University will host the sixth edition of TEDxPVAMU on April 17, 2026, bringing together alumni, scholars, and innovators for a day of powerful ideas and thought-provoking conversation. Quincy C. Moore III, PhD This year’s theme, ā€œReturn on Intention: Investing in What TrulyĀ Matters,ā€

WATCH: Her Culture, Her Impact Podcast

As part of Women’s History Month 2026, Prairie View A&M University presents the Her Culture; Her Impact Podcast, highlighting the voices, stories, and influence of women who shape our world. Hosted by PVAMU’s Liz Faublas-Wallace and Lorie Proctor, this episode features Dr. Bequita Pegram, professor of History, in a thoughtful conversation on culture, legacy, and

Opinion| The Genius of Jefferson and Woodson

This summer, our Republic will celebrate the Declaration of Independence, one of the most influential documents ever written in human history. While many of the concepts presented may have originated with John Locke, it was Thomas Jefferson’s masterful prose that literally changed the world. The ideas that we all share in the natural rights of

Opinion| Expanding the Narrative: Black Women in History and Culture

Now that the centennial anniversary of Black History Month has given way to Women’s History Month, an important question arises: where do we place the contributions of Black women? For many, the answer has not always been clear. The difficulty of answering this question points to an ongoing challenge in how we frame and discuss

Inspiring Faculty: Dr. Quincy C. Moore III

What does it mean to lead with purpose in higher education? Dr. Quincy C. Moore III, Dean of the Honors College at Prairie View A&M University, is doing just that: guiding high-achieving students through research, leadership, and transformative learning experiences. As part of our Inspiring Faculty series, get to know the vision behind the Honors

USDA grant to strengthen global agriculture training at PVAMU

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 24, 2026) - On National Agriculture Day, Prairie View A&M University is spotlighting a new investment in student success and the future of agriculture. Ram Ray, Ph.D. Dr. Ram Ray, a professor in PVAMU’s College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, has secured a nearly $600,000 grant from the

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