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CAHS Student Researchers Make Their Mark at the 2019 TAMUS Pathways Research Symposium

2019-12-15T14:36:40-06:00

December 2 – Twelve student researchers attended the 16th Annual Pathways Research Symposium on the campus of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas November 7-8, 2019.  Students who engage in high impact practices, like research activities,  have increased ability to work independently, are more self-reliant and develop a greater tolerance for obstacles that would ...

CAHS Student Researchers Make Their Mark at the 2019 TAMUS Pathways Research Symposium2019-12-15T14:36:40-06:00

Dr. Godson Osuji Gives Outstanding Presentation at Global Conference

2019-12-15T14:36:44-06:00

November 11 – Prairie View A&M University broke new frontiers as a ‘University of The First Class’ at the global level as Dr. Godson O. Osuji, College of Agriculture and Human Sciences Research Scientist, received the ‘phenomenal and worthy recognition’ award at the 4th Edition of Global Conference on Plant Science and Molecular Biology held ...

Dr. Godson Osuji Gives Outstanding Presentation at Global Conference2019-12-15T14:36:44-06:00

The Prairie View Farmers’ Market

2019-12-15T14:36:44-06:00

October 28 -The all-new Prairie View Farmers’ Market is off to a great start! With its recent debut on the Prairie View A&M University campus, it is sure to have continued success in the coming months. The first two Prairie View Farmers’ Market events have attracted more than 100 attendees from the University community, including ...

The Prairie View Farmers’ Market2019-12-15T14:36:44-06:00

Congratulations to the 2019 USDA/1890 National Scholars

2019-12-15T14:36:45-06:00

October 14 - This school year, the United States Department of Agriculture has selected a new team of Prairie View A&M University students to the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program. Traditionally, all scholars selected to the program from PVAMU have been College of Agriculture and Human Sciences students. But this year, not only were four CAHS ...

Congratulations to the 2019 USDA/1890 National Scholars2019-12-15T14:36:45-06:00

2019 Joint Meeting

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September 30 – The future of Extension took center stage at the 2019 joint meeting of the Southern Region Program Leadership Network, the Association of Extension Administrators and the Association of Southern Region Extension Directors. The group met Aug. 19-22 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The discussion appropriately titled "Unmasking Our Potential-New Leadership! Cooperative Extension in ...

2019 Joint Meeting2019-12-15T14:36:45-06:00

CAHS Hosted the Historic Community Based Organization (CBO) Forum on Rural Prosperity

2019-12-15T14:36:45-06:00

September 9 – On August 13th, the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS) hosted the historic Community Based Organization (CBO) Forum on Rural Prosperity. With this three way partnership with USDA, CBOs, and the CAHS, the forum came about as a follow-up to the USDA Rural Prosperity Summit that was held in Houston. The ...

CAHS Hosted the Historic Community Based Organization (CBO) Forum on Rural Prosperity2019-12-15T14:36:45-06:00

CARC Student Researchers Rise to the Occasion in Addressing Access to Healthy Food

2019-12-15T14:36:46-06:00

September 9 – A USDA funded  Capacity Building Grant Project entitled  “Building a Transformative Learning Culture through Infusing Research-Based Learning Experiences” afforded 10 students from diverse majors to engage in a fun-filled summer work/research experience collaboratively. As it was referred to throughout the summer, “Project TLC” allowed each student to work alongside a research scientist, ...

CARC Student Researchers Rise to the Occasion in Addressing Access to Healthy Food2019-12-15T14:36:46-06:00

CAHS Revitalizes PVAMU’s Founding Focus with Groundbreaking of New Meat Lab

2019-12-15T14:36:47-06:00

August 5 - Students, alumni, College of Agriculture and Human Sciences faculty and staff, and a host of guests gathered at the Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Farm and Ranch to break ground on what will soon become Prairie View A&M University’s Meat Lab. CAHS Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs, Dr. Gerard D’Souza ...

CAHS Revitalizes PVAMU’s Founding Focus with Groundbreaking of New Meat Lab2019-12-15T14:36:47-06:00

CAHS Dean and Farm Task Force Visit Dallas County

2019-12-15T14:36:49-06:00

April 29 - Dallas County Cooperative Extension Agent Kristen Wells-Lewis hosted the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences Dean, Gerard D’Souza and the Farm Task Force for a “Lunch and Learn Day of Outreach” in Dallas County. The event focused on discussing best practices, farmers market, food deserts, and how Prairie View A&M University can play ...

CAHS Dean and Farm Task Force Visit Dallas County2019-12-15T14:36:49-06:00

2019 USDA/1890 Scholarship Application Now Available

2019-12-15T14:36:50-06:00

April 1 - Prairie View A&M University is one of the nation’s elite 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities and with such an honor comes special reward for College of Agriculture and Human Sciences students. The 2019 USDA /1890 National Scholars Program application is now available for college-bound high school seniors and current college students. This ...

2019 USDA/1890 Scholarship Application Now Available2019-12-15T14:36:50-06:00