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PVAMU professor leads outreach to support sustainable farming in the South

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 9, 2026) — As Women’s History Month celebrates the theme ā€œLeading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,ā€ Prairie View A&M University researcher Dr. Therese Pennell is helping farmers across the South adopt more sustainable agricultural practices. Therese Pennell, PhD Dr. Pennell, an associate professor in the Marvin D. [...]

Five Years, 23 Gilman Scholars: PVAMU’s Expanding Global Impact

PVAMU Student Amri Williams in Thailand PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 25, 2026) – The March 2026 application cycle for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is now open as Prairie View A&M University continues to build momentum in global learning and student achievement. Over the past five years, 23 PVAMU Panthers have received [...]

PVAMU launches genomics certificate to prepare students for cancer-focused research careers

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 4, 2026) – As the world marks World Cancer Day, Prairie View A&M University is expanding its role in the fight against complex diseases through a new academic initiative that blends biology, data science, and advanced computing tools. With nearly $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human [...]

How PVAMU research is helping make Texas roads safer and stronger

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 22, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University is contributing to research that aims to improve the safety, durability, and sustainability of Texas roadways, work that affects millions of drivers across the state. Through two statewide studies in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, PVAMU researchers are helping shape practical solutions [...]

PVAMU launches innovative project to train special education teachers

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 14, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University is preparing educators to support Texas’ youngest learners. The initiative focuses on training teachers to serve infants and young children with high-intensity needs. Beverly Sande, PhD The effort is led by Dr. Beverly Sande, associate professor in the Whitlowe R. Green College [...]

Prairie View A&M University: 2025 Year in Review

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 22, 2025) - From historic investments and new academic programs to national student wins and faculty excellence, 2025 was a year that moved Prairie View A&M University forward in powerful ways. Opening Doors: New Programs, Facilities, and Innovation 2025 marked a year of bold launches and forward-looking investments designed to expand [...]

PVAMU receives $1.98M state grant to support Texas semiconductor workforce

PVAMU Engineering Complex PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 19, 2025) - Prairie View A&M University is expanding its role in one of Texas’ most critical and fast-growing industries. Governor Greg Abbott has awarded the University a $1.98 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant to support a workforce development initiative that prepares students for high-demand [...]

Support PVAMU before the year ends!

CYE26 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 17, 2025) - As the clock counts down to December 31, Prairie View A&M University invites alumni, friends, and supporters to make a meaningful Calendar Year-End gift. This year, we are placing a special focus on supporting our nine dynamic colleges and schools, ensuring they have the resources [...]

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Meet PVAMU’s new BCAS Development and Philanthropy Board Chairman

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 9, 2025) - Prairie View A&M University has long been a place where legacies are shaped and futures are claimed. Carlos Wallace, BCAS Development and Philanthropy Board Chair Within the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences, generations of thinkers, builders, and visionaries have been [...]

Whitlowe R. Green College of Education shines in PVAMU’s 2025 Homecoming Giving Challenge

Pictured: (l-r) Jeff Shaw, vice president for University Advancement; Whitlowe R. Green College of Education Dean Dr. RoSusan D. Bartee; Lorie Proctor ā€˜04, director of the Annual Fund PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (November 2025) — Homecoming at Prairie View A&M University is more than a time of celebration; it’s a cherished Panther tradition that [...]