Philanthropy

PVAMU by the Numbers: Research, Innovation & Impact

At Prairie View A&M University, excellence is more than a goal; it’s our foundation. From achieving and strengthening Carnegie R2 status while surpassing the R1 research threshold, to driving more than $50 million in annual research expenditures, PVAMU continues to expand its impact across Texas, the nation, and beyond.

PVAMU researchers are turning agricultural waste into opportunity

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 19, 2026) – Researchers at Prairie View A&M University are finding new ways to turn agricultural waste into something useful for farmers, communities, and the environment. The work centers on biochar, a charcoal-like material made from leftover plant matter such as crop residue. Instead of letting agricultural waste burn or go

Recent grad awarded UNCF Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship, first PVAMU scholar to receive honor

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 15, 2026) – Recent Prairie View A&M University graduate Nickolos L. Hall, who earned a degree in Agriculture (Agribusiness) from the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR), was named the first PVAMU student selected for the United Negro College Fund Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship. Photo by Darius

At PVAMU, students like Raniyah Edwards are building what’s next

Transformation starts at Prairie View A&M University. Meet Raniyah Edwards, a junior political science major with a minor in dance from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the newly crowned Miss Prairie View A&M University 2026–2027. From campus to experiences beyond it, Raniyah is building a path rooted in purpose.

PVAMU’s Circle of Changemakers: From generosity to student impact

Circle of Changemakers celebrates the full circle of impact, from the donors who give, to the students who receive, to the ways those students are changing the world. Featured at the 2026 Presidential Scholarship Gala, this video shows how scholarships create a ripple effect, fueling leadership, research, and growth across Prairie View A&M University, one

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

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

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

PVAMU’s Presidential Scholarship Gala raises nearly $1.1 million in record night

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 23, 2026) - Prairie View A&M University’s 2026 Presidential Scholarship Gala, held Saturday, March 21, delivered an unprecedented evening, raising nearly $1.1 million in support of student scholarships. Hosted at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, the annual gala carried the theme ā€œInvesting in Brilliance,ā€ highlighting the University’s

PVAMU Day of Giving invites Panthers to turn pride into student impact

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 23, 2026) – At Prairie View A&M University, Panther pride runs deep. For generations, alumni have carried the lessons, traditions, and spirit of ā€œThe Hillā€ into their careers and communities across the world. Now, the University is calling on the Panther family to come together once again, this time to invest

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