Inspiring a New Wave of Innovation and Creativity through Giving: Vernita B. Harris ’79 ’81 Makes $100,000 Gift to the College of Business Remove Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) from the resume of Vernita B. Harris ’79 ’81 and her life, she says, drastically changes. President of Impact Strategies Consultants, Impact International Group, Envision Marketing [...]
Lifting the Voices of Future Generations: Community Leader Shari Griswold Donates $2 Million for Scholarships through Her Estate Tired of simply taking. Shari Griswold is ready to give. “I worked in the corporate world for many years, and that was very lucrative for me,” shares Shari candidly. “Yet, I felt as though I was just [...]
Making Blessing Count through Giving Blessings beget blessing—at least they should according to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) alumnus Raymond Holt ’54. “I have been blessed throughout my life,” states Raymond. “And that’s why I give.” Yet, many would find Raymond’s life less than charmed. “I was poor,” he says. “My father died when I [...]
Affectionately called Pablo by his high school, college, and track friends, Charles A. Ingram ’67 credits his strong faith in God for overcoming difficult times and his philanthropic contributions to his alma mater. “If you’re lost,” says Charles A. Ingram ’67. “I can find you.” A private investigator, policeman, fireman, minister, and [...]
New York Couple’s High Regard for Prairie View A&M University President Inspires Leadership Gift She left an impression—that is what Prairie View A&M University President Ruth Simmons does—she leaves a mark wherever she goes, inspiring positive change that resonates beyond universities into the lives of individuals, families, and communities. It is what Noreen and Ned [...]
