Carmen R. Carter, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 14, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University’s Dr. Carmen R. Carter, inaugural dean of University College and assistant professor of the practice, has been selected to participate in the 2026 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) through the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Carter
More than 40,000 fans stomp and cheer as the 300 members of the Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm band—clad in shimmering white, purple, and gold uniforms—take to the field for the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands at NRG Stadium in Houston. “All the way from Prairie View University, it’s the baddest band in
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 8, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University President Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed.D., will be honored with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Educational Leadership Award during the organization’s 39th Anniversary Gala on Sept. 12 in Washington, D.C. TMCF announced Dr. LeGrande among the honorees for this year’s gala, which brings
Nightcap is coming to The Hill. Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and Savannah State legend Shannon Sharpe, former All-Pro receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson and seven-time NBA All-Star Joe Johnson announced that Prairie View A&M will be the first stop on Nightcap's HBCU Tour.
Long before Harrison Guy understood dance as something one could study, pursue or make a life inside of, his body already knew. Growing up in La Marque, Texas, he was the child gathering cousins at family functions, arranging bodies into formations, choreographing talent shows and teaching relatives whatever line dance had most recently made its
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 4, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University has been ranked among the nation's top three public Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Forbes' inaugural "Top HBCUs" list. This places PVAMU among an elite group of 20 institutions (10 private and 10 public) recognized for setting graduates up for long-term success.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 22, 2026) – As artificial intelligence continues to shape the future of education, research, and industry, Prairie View A&M University’s Regents Professor Chair of Water Security, Dr. Ali Fares, is helping recognize the next generation of innovators. Fares was invited to serve as a judge for the inaugural Presidential AI
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 14, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University will compete for The Chancellor's Cup, a new Texas A&M University System tradition celebrating competition, school pride and excellence across its 12 universities. The Panthers will travel to Stephenville on Aug. 29 to face Tarleton State University in the inaugural Chancellor's Cup game.
Current Prairie View A&M University electrical engineering student John Nicklos II is being recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit, creative vision, and commitment to strengthening communities. A leader whose work spans business development, storytelling, the arts and civic engagement, Nicklos has built a career centered on creating opportunities for others while remaining committed to completing his
Photo courtesy: performingartshouston.org PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 22, 2026) – As Prairie View A&M University marks its sesquicentennial, its story will be told in a new way through a performance that celebrates the institution's legacy. Dear Prairie View, commissioned by Performing Arts Houston, will make its world premiere Sept. 4–5, 2026, at