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PVAMU senior examines role of AI in today’s classrooms

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 13, 2026) — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape classrooms and learning environments, Prairie View A&M University senior Trenton Jeffers is helping to answer one key question: how can students and educators use it effectively? Trenton Jeffers A mathematics major driven by curiosity, Jeffers is researching the role of [...]

How this PVAMU student’s research is helping others thrive

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 8, 2026) – In recognition of World Health Day, Prairie View A&M University is highlighting students who are advancing research that supports healthier communities. Laura Upchurch Junior Human Nutrition and Food major Laura Upchurch is exploring how mentorship impacts student belonging and academic success, work that reflects a broader [...]

Growing Smarter: PVAMU study explores science behind stronger plants

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 2, 2026) — From backyard gardens to large-scale farms, how plants grow can make all the difference. A Prairie View A&M University researcher is taking a closer look at that process and how it could help crops become more productive and resilient. Tesfamichael Kebrom, Ph.D. Dr. Tesfamichael Kebrom, a [...]

USDA grant to strengthen global agriculture training at PVAMU

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 24, 2026) - On National Agriculture Day, Prairie View A&M University is spotlighting a new investment in student success and the future of agriculture. Ram Ray, Ph.D. Dr. Ram Ray, a professor in PVAMU’s College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, has secured a nearly $600,000 grant from the [...]

PVAMU professor leads outreach to support sustainable farming in the South

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 9, 2026) — As Women’s History Month celebrates the theme ā€œLeading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,ā€ Prairie View A&M University researcher Dr. Therese Pennell is helping farmers across the South adopt more sustainable agricultural practices. Therese Pennell, PhD Dr. Pennell, an associate professor in the Marvin D. [...]

PVAMU senior advances viral research while preparing for career in dentistry

Alliere Murphy PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 12, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University senior Alliere Murphy has her sights set on transforming both science and smiles. A biology major and participant in PVAMU’s Faculty-RISE Program, Murphy plans to pursue a dual DDS/Ph.D. degree after graduation. Her long-term goal is to open a private [...]

PVAMU launches genomics certificate to prepare students for cancer-focused research careers

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 4, 2026) – As the world marks World Cancer Day, Prairie View A&M University is expanding its role in the fight against complex diseases through a new academic initiative that blends biology, data science, and advanced computing tools. With nearly $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human [...]

Click 2 Houston: Dr. Ali Fares Comments on “Extreme weather can ripple through your community, here’s how to be ready”

ā€œExtreme events impact several principal components of how we live. They impact food, energy, water, and health,ā€ Dr. Fares explains. ā€œImagine energy is used to pump water to distribute it. And also water is needed for drinking… So if energy fails, then the water pumps fail, and we will not be able to get water, [...]

How PVAMU research is helping make Texas roads safer and stronger

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 22, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University is contributing to research that aims to improve the safety, durability, and sustainability of Texas roadways, work that affects millions of drivers across the state. Through two statewide studies in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, PVAMU researchers are helping shape practical solutions [...]