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KBTX: PVAMU students march to the polls in campus voting push

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (KBTX) - Hundreds of students at Prairie View A&M University marched from the outskirts of campus to the Memorial Student Center on Tuesday as part of a ā€œMarch to the Pollsā€ event organized by the university’s Student Government Association. Polls close at 7 p.m. Students, faculty and athletes took part in the [...]

2026-03-04T15:10:24-06:00March 4, 2026|Events, Latest News, PV in the News, Student Legacy, Student News|

Chron.: Black Heritage Day at the Houston rodeo is more than just a concert (CAFNR)

Among the day's packed schedule of events, the Agriculture Education Committee (in partnership withĀ Prairie View A&M UniversityĀ and HISD's Nutrition and Agriculture Department) will host an educational lunch-and-learn for middle school students to explore career paths in the fields of agriculture and nutrition.

Click 2 Houston: Record voter turnout in Harris County primary

Political experts say strong emotions surrounding key issues often motivate voters to participate in elections. ā€œTurnout is always driven by enthusiasm and the belief that my vote counts and my vote matters,ā€ said Billy Monroe, Ph.D., of Prairie View A&M University.

PVAMU to compete in inaugural Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic at Wrigley Field

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 2, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University will make history this spring as the Panthers compete in the inaugural Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic at Wrigley Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Following the regularly scheduled game of the Chicago Cubs earlier that day, PVAMU will face Alabama A&M University in an [...]

2026-03-02T12:08:45-06:00March 2, 2026|Athletics, Events, HBCU News, Latest News, PV in the News|

Beyond Pesticides: Benefits of U.S. Organic Production Highlighted in Evidence-Based Research from PVAMU

Researchers at Prairie View A&M University in Texas published in the journalĀ SustainabilityĀ a study of organic agricultural systems from 1960 to 2021, concluding that ā€œthe outlook for U.S. organic fruit and vegetables is encouraging, supported by expanding consumer demand, government support, and improved conditions for international trade.ā€

2026-02-27T15:03:13-06:00February 27, 2026|PV in the News|

Fort Worth Telegram: Fort Worth woman was an important pioneer in Black food development | Opinion

"I was shocked to also learn that Smith expanded her empire at my alma mater, Prairie View A&M University, a historically Black university near Houston. She established one of the nation’s first college-level commercial cooking and baking departments." Ā 

KENS5 (CBS): San Antonio Radio Founder, PVAMU Alum, Celebrates 12 years Reviving Community-centered Broadcasting

"A Prairie View A&M University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology who recently earned her MBA from Lamar University, Herring said the station gave her a platform to grow professionally while serving the community."

NASA: Regina Senegal, Acting Chief of Johnson’s Quality and Flight Equipment Division, PVAMU Alum

ā€œI’m responsible for managing safety and quality teams for about 13 customers,ā€ Senegal said, noting that these customers include the Orion and Gateway Programs, the Human Landing System, and the Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program. Senegal’s teams work at several levels to implement agency, program, and center SMA requirements, in addition to assisting [...]

2026-02-27T15:59:47-06:00February 23, 2026|Alumni News, PV in the News|

Martha Stewart: How to Wash Citrus Fruit To Remove Waxes and Germs, According to Food Safety Experts

Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits are some of the few fruits we regularly handle more than we eat. WeĀ peelĀ them,Ā zestĀ them, slice them, and sometimes drop them straight into drinks—rind and all. That naturally raises questions: What’s that waxy coating? Are there germs on the peel? And does organic citrus make any difference? We consulted food safety [...]

Martha Stewart: How to Wash Citrus Fruit To Remove Waxes and Germs, According to Food Safety Experts (Jennifer J. Quinlan, PhD)

"Jennifer J. Quinlan, PhD, professor and executive director of the Food Security Research Center at Prairie View A&M University, adds that waxes are primarily about preservation: 'They’re to prevent dehydration—to keep the fruit good as long as possible. They give it a better look, so it’s shiny.'"

2026-02-26T15:47:03-06:00February 14, 2026|PV in the News|