My doctoral journey was never just about earning a degree—it was about learning how to keep going, even when life felt overwhelming. I started my dissertation writing at the same time I became a mother. And no one really prepares you for that kind of balance. While writing, I felt guilty for not being fully present with my baby.
Raised in Prairie View, Texas, I have always held a distinctive pride in being a Prairie View A&M graduate. My most significant life lessons were shaped by the sense of community and purpose that was instilled in me as a student here. When I was accepted into the Educational Leadership Ph.D. Program, it was one
My journey to becoming a doctor has been a marathon of resilience. I balanced my roles as an educator, a leader, and a mother while pushing the boundaries of my own potential. This path was never just about a title; it was about proving what is possible for students labeled “at-risk,” like myself. A
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 30, 2026) - There are moments that don’t feel real until years later, when you’re standing in your purpose and realize someone once spoke it over you before you believed it yourself. On March 25, 2026, a group of soon-to-be educators from the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education at Prairie
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, Austin Free Press is reflecting on Wilhelmina Delco, a trailblazing woman whose leadership has reshaped the city’s institutions and expanded opportunity for generations. Delco, whose groundbreaking career as the first African American elected to public office in Austin and the first woman to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore of
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 14, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University is preparing educators to support Texas’ youngest learners. The initiative focuses on training teachers to serve infants and young children with high-intensity needs. Beverly Sande, PhD The effort is led by Dr. Beverly Sande, associate professor in the Whitlowe R. Green College
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
My PhD journey was anything but traditional. I began this chapter at the age of 60, after being out of school for 35 years. When I earned my master’s degree in 1986, computers were not yet a part of everyday academic life. I vividly remember submitting punch cards in the computer lab to process data
Angela T. Sanders My journey to earning a Doctor of Philosophy at Prairie View A&M University is a testimony of faith, resilience, and purpose. I was literally born and raised in public housing in Marianna, Arkansas, the sixth of nine children. My mother, Rosie Lee Sanders, a woman of extraordinary courage, returned to
Pictured: (l-r) Jeff Shaw, vice president for University Advancement; Whitlowe R. Green College of Education Dean Dr. RoSusan D. Bartee; Lorie Proctor ‘04, director of the Annual Fund PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (November 2025) — Homecoming at Prairie View A&M University is more than a time of celebration; it’s a cherished Panther tradition that