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PVAMUā€™s Consular Tour Program is forging international connections close to home

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 18, 2024) ā€“ Houston is home to nearly 100 consulates, the third-highest concentration of consular offices in the U.S. These diplomatic missions, smaller than embassies, primarily focus on assisting citizens of their home countries in the host country, promoting trade and tourism, and providing visa services. As with an embassy, when [...]

WATCH: TEDxPVAMU ā€˜Living in Colorā€™ debuts on TEDx platform

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 8, 2024) - ā€œTo live in color means to move through moments, challenges, decisions and goals with a childlike presence.ā€ That was the backdrop for Prairie View A&M Universityā€™s fourth TED talk, ā€œLiving in Color,ā€ hosted on Feb. 28. TEDxPVAMU debuted on PVAMUā€™s YouTube channel today, as well as [...]

PVAMUā€™s Dr. Ali Fares cultivates climate change insights for national assessment

The authors of the Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment (NCA5) PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 22, 2024) ā€“ In a groundbreaking revelation, the White House released the Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment (NCA5), a dynamic exposĆ© designed to enlighten both the public and decision-makers about the evolving landscape of climate change. Dr. Ali Fares, [...]

PVAMU earns global award for international education efforts

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 13, 2024) ā€“ Prairie View A&M University has received the prestigious 2024 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The University is the first HBCU to receive the honor. NAFSA is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. The organization serves [...]

PVAMU links up with NASA for groundbreaking precipitation research

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 8, 2024) ā€” In the ever-evolving landscape of weather and climate science, Prairie View A&M University continues to emerge as a beacon of innovation with a groundbreaking project. Headed by Dr. Ram Ray, a professor in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, the University has secured a substantialĀ $499,599 grant [...]

PVAMUā€™s Top 15 Moments of 2023

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 22, 2023) - 2023 was a remarkable year for Prairie View A&M University! Here are some of the most significant achievements captured during the past 365 days right here on ā€œThe Hill.ā€ Prairie View A&M University achieves the prestigious designation as ā€˜Innovation and Economic Prosperity University.ā€™ The Association of Public [...]

Recent PVAMU MBA gradā€™s research paper receives international recognition

Nakiayah Patterson '23 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 20, 2023) ā€” In the dynamic realm of business academia, excellence shines through the collaborative efforts of individuals like Nakiayah Patterson '23, a dedicated and recent Master of Business Administration graduate of the College of Business at Prairie View A&M University. Before graduating from PVAMU this [...]

A Legacy of Leadership: Remembering PVAMUā€™s Fifth President, General Julius W. Becton, Jr. (Ret.)

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 14, 2023) ā€“ In the honorable echoes of ā€œThe Hill,ā€ a legendary chapter has drawn to a close as Julius W. Becton, Jr., a revered Army lieutenant general and distinguished national leader, passed away at the age of 97. Lt. Gen. Becton lived by the rule, ā€œLeadership and ethics are inseparable.ā€ [...]

PVAMU, Argonne host International Atomic Energy Agency workshops for African educators

Nuclear science and technology (NST) impact our daily lives in a myriad of ways. FromĀ nuclear powerĀ to radiation cancer treatments and agriculture protection,Ā NSTĀ is critical to improving the standard of living in countries with growing energy requirements. Despite this,Ā NSTĀ is commonly misunderstood by the public and overlooked as a future career path, as it is often not a [...]

PV Grad Sade S. Vega: A Tribute to a Mother’s Enduring Life and Love

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 5, 2023) - Sade S. Vega remembers her high school commencement ceremony as a joyous and solemn occasion. As she scanned the crowd and saw all the familiar faces smiling back and cheering her name, she couldn't help but notice that one person was missing. "My mother's absence was deeply felt. [...]