Every September, Kelly Collins makes her way to the Cotton Bowl for the annual State Fair Classic game to watch Prairie View A&M University, her alma mater, take on Grambling State University. For the 1994 Prairie View graduate, who has been twice-elected president of the school’s Dallas alumni chapter, the Saturday evening gridiron matchup is more than a game [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is on the move. With record enrollment, rising national rankings, and students achieving career success at top companies, the University is building undeniable momentum on its Journey to Eminence. Enrollment continues to climb, reaching 10,085 students this fall. That steady growth builds on [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 17, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University’s School of Architecture student team has once again brought home the AIA Sandcastle Design College Challenge Award at the annual Galveston Sandcastle Festival. The PVAMU team competed against student groups from Rice University, the University of Houston, and the University of Texas at [...]
Kaelen Baly PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 16, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University senior Kaelen Baly, a psychology major, spent his summer at Harvard University. Baly was part of the Du Bois Scholars Program, a fully funded nine-to ten-week research internship within the Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative. The Initiative “believes [...]
Premkumar Saganti, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 8, 2025) - A rare total lunar eclipse, often called a "Blood Moon" for its striking red glow, captured the attention of skywatchers across the globe on Sept. 7–8. While the spectacle was not visible in North America, Prairie View A&M University's Dr. Premkumar Saganti, Regents [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 29, 2025) – When Labor Day Classic weekend wraps up and football fans go home, for some, the friendly rivalry will not stop there. The weeklong celebration, hosted by Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and Texas Southern University (TSU), has long marked the friendly rivalry between Texas’ two iconic Historically Black [...]
HOUSTON – At NRG Stadium, the vibrant culture and deep-rooted traditions of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands took center stage during the 2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands Saturday evening. The event celebrates the rich heritage of HBCU band culture—an integral part of Black art and music.
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), a proud cornerstone of academic excellence and Black educational heritage, is poised to honor a remarkable class of graduates during its 114th Summer Commencement Convocation.
"We definitely have to keep an eye on this because the middle class was built and was able to progress successfully because of Black women, particularly those in federal jobs," said Aneika Simmons, interim dean at Prairie View A&M University's College of Business.
Among this year’s recipients are two Prairie View A&M University students who exemplify resilience, innovation, and drive to uplift their communities.
