Prairie View A&M University’s Google Endowed Professor Judy Perkins, PhD, PE, still uses a book her sister gave her as a child when encouraging students to pursue engineering: “Can I Be an Engineer?” That early gift, along with the support of her mother and mentors, laid the foundation for a lifelong career in transportation engineering [...]
Jabin Wade II PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 26, 2026) – Jabin Wade II, a Prairie View A&M University graduate student in computer science, is taking the lessons he learned on campus to new heights, reaching all the way into space exploration. Wade received the Innovation of the Month Award at CACI International, a [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCstUO-Sdm0 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 19, 2026) – Democracy came alive at Prairie View A&M University during "State of the Hill," when students exemplified leadership and legacy rooted in a democratic spirit. Themed, "Your Voice. Your Hill. Your Legacy," the PVAMU Student Government Association's (SGA) annual address featured an invocation by SGA Chaplain Corey [...]
Love bloomed on The Hill. In this special edition of A Couple of Panthers: A Bouquet of Love, we highlight Michael and Kim Washington — proud alumni of Prairie View A&M University whose love story began at Prairie View and continues to flourish today. Michael graduated in 1994 with a degree in Chemical Engineering, and [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 29, 2026)- Prairie View A&M University researchers are helping improve the safety, durability, and sustainability of Texas roadways through two statewide research projects funded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
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 [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 22, 2025) - From historic investments and new academic programs to national student wins and faculty excellence, 2025 was a year that moved Prairie View A&M University forward in powerful ways. Opening Doors: New Programs, Facilities, and Innovation 2025 marked a year of bold launches and forward-looking investments designed to expand [...]
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 is investing in the workforce of tomorrow today,” said Governor Abbott. “Prairie View A&M University, the second-oldest public higher education institution in Texas, has built an unparalleled reputation for empowering scholars."
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 7, 2025) – Between fixing AC units with his dad and competing in robotics competitions, Kolade Shofoluwe says he has always been fascinated by technology. Shofoluwe, now pursuing a master’s in computer science at Prairie View A&M University, said, “I’ve always chased the next problem to solve. Cybersecurity stood out to [...]