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PVAMU receives new grant to help train students in computing to address social issues affecting rural communities

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 11, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University has received a Responsible Computing Challenge award from the Mozilla Foundation, aimed at developing ā€œcurricula that empowers students to think about the social and political context of computing.ā€ Mozilla, most widely known for developing the Firefox browser, has made making the internet a force [...]

Houston Chronicle: Spring ISD’s Derrell Oliver named first Black athletic director in district history

New Spring ISD Athletic Director Derrell Oliver took anĀ unconventional career path before becoming the first African American in district history to hold the position.

Remembering Dr. Richard Wilkins, dedicated faculty member of 33 years

Richard Wilkins, Ph.D. Dear PVAMU Family, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr. Richard Wilkins, an esteemed faculty member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and Associate Dean of Research for the College of Engineering.Ā Dr. WilkinsĀ dedicated 33 years of service to the College of EngineeringĀ at Prairie [...]

Celebrating Women in Power: PVAMU to Host The Inaugural Women in Leadership Conference

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 5, 2024) ā€“ Prairie View A&M University is proud to announce The Inaugural Women in Leadership Conference 2024, scheduled to take place during Women's History Month, March 6-7. Hosted by the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, the conference, titled "Women Leading the Way: Imagine the Possibilities," is set to be [...]

PVAMU’s Mechanical Engineering Program ranked best in Texas

Prairie View A&M University has the BEST mechanical engineering program in Texas, according to CampusReel! On average, mechanical engineering graduates from PVAMU earn around $75,000 two years after graduating. In addition to earnings after graduation, CampusReel analyzes student loan debt and a host of other variables to determine what colleges and universities offer the best [...]

On the Road to Success: PVAMU students recognized by U.S. Department of Transportation

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (February 28, 2024) ā€” Against the vibrant backdrop of Washington DC, at the 103rd Transportation Research Board annual meeting, threeĀ Prairie View A&M UniversityĀ students were honored as recipients of the esteemed U.S.Ā Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship ProgramĀ grant. (L-R) Manuela Angunu Micha Nchama, Trinity Wiley Embarking [...]

Black Fox senior Wesley Walsh shares how PVAMU prepared her for career in oil, gas

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 26, 2024) - Wesley Walsh is a senior chemical engineering major at Prairie View A&M University. She has worked hard to balance her educational responsibilities with the demands of being a part of the Black Fox dance line with the Marching Storm.Ā  Wesley started as a competitive dancer from a very [...]

PVAMU takes part in USDA-funded poultry sustainability project

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 23, 2024) ā€” Research has indicated that restricting antibiotics in poultry production can negatively impact bird health, production efficiency, and the environment. With the U.S. being the worldā€™s largest producer of poultry, and considering the Food and Drug Administrationā€™s plan to phase out antibiotic growth promoters in broiler production (chickens raised [...]

PVAMUā€™s Top 15 Moments of 2023

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 22, 2023) - 2023 was a remarkable year for Prairie View A&M University! Here are some of the most significant achievements captured during the past 365 days right here on ā€œThe Hill.ā€ Prairie View A&M University achieves the prestigious designation as ā€˜Innovation and Economic Prosperity University.ā€™ The Association of Public [...]

First-Gen Forward: Martaesia Fisher is achieving a generational dream

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 9, 2023) - Dreaming of crossing the stage and earning a bachelor's degree is one thing. But the entire process can be confusing when you're the first in your family to attend college. Prairie View A&M University junior computer science major Martaesia Fisher knew she wanted to go to college in [...]