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Houston Public Media: Marking MLK DayĀ with a conversation about the state of civil rights in Houston

On Monday’s show: We markĀ Martin Luther King Jr. DayĀ with a conversation about the state of civil rights here in Houston and across the country with the help ofĀ Christa Stoneham, president of the Houston Land Bank,Ā Dr. Melanye PriceĀ from Prairie View A&M University, andĀ Ian HaddockĀ of The Normal Anomaly Initiative.

This PVAMU alum has taught over 3,000 girls about cosmetic science and has now opened a STEM classroom

https://youtu.be/eecxlTEeZMA?si=W7DDfiOyiinZQx5Y Ā  Kristen Wells-Collins ’15 ā€˜18 is inspiring young girls to become chemists. Wells-Collins was raised in an under-resourced community in Beaumont, TX, and said she had limited exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM),Ā according toĀ her commentary on ā€œThe Jennifer Hudson Show.ā€ However, Wells-Collins went on to pursue aĀ degreeĀ in chemistry atĀ Prairie View A&M University,Ā according [...]

Miami Herald: HBCU coach says recruiting 18-year-olds isn’t recipe for success

HBCU football and Tremaine Jackson were again at the center of a national conversation after the Prairie View A&M head coach doubled down on his transfer-first philosophy. Ā 

2026-01-12T13:34:39-06:00January 11, 2026|Athletic Sport, Athletics, PV in the News|

Defender Network: Prairie View gambled on Tremaine Jackson — and it’s paying off

"Last January, Jackson was introduced as the Panthers’ new coach. Within in seconds of his introduction, Jackson told the media and alumni in attendance of his immediate plan to the SWAC West, SWAC Championship, and then onto Atlanta for the Celebration Bowl."

2026-01-09T15:23:35-06:00January 8, 2026|PV in the News|

Houston Style Magazine: 2026 MLK Unity Parade: One City. One Dream. One Powerful March Forward

"The Black Heritage Society, Inc. is working to secure vital resources, including transportation and meals for the belovedĀ Prairie View A&M University Band—a crowd favorite whose presence elevates the parade experience for thousands."

2026-01-09T15:16:22-06:00January 6, 2026|Academic Affairs, PV in the News|

Defender Network- Ones to watch: Education (Dr. Melanye Price)

"The following leaders sit at the center of that reckoning. Whether steering universities through heightened state oversight, advocating for Black educators amid systemic upheaval, or governing the state-controlled Houston ISD, each will be closely watched in 2026."

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 [...]

Texas Border Business: $1.98M Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant Awarded to Prairie View A&M University

ā€œTexas is investing in the workforce of tomorrow today,ā€ said Governor Abbott. ā€œPrairie View A&M University, the second-oldest public higher education institution in Texas, has built an unparalleled reputation for empowering scholars."