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Opinion| Empowering Women in Law Enforcement

I have been in public service for over 30 years, and female representation in policing has been a topic of conversation since I engaged in the field. As one of the few women in the early and mid-2000s at my agency, I often would have schools, colleges, and various organizations ask me to come and [...]

Opinion| Empowering Women in Law Enforcement2024-03-08T12:57:12-06:00

New dean of College of Juvenile Justice to begin role this June

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kareem Jordan has been named Dean of the College of Juvenile Justice (COJJ) effective June 1, 2024, pending Texas A&M University System Board approval. An experienced leader in higher education, Dr. Jordan currently serves as Director of Diversity & Inclusion in the School of Public Affairs at American [...]

New dean of College of Juvenile Justice to begin role this June2023-12-13T09:05:25-06:00

PV Grad Sade S. Vega: A Tribute to a Mother’s Enduring Life and Love

Sade S. Vega remembers her high school commencement ceremony as a joyous and solemn occasion. As she scanned the crowd and saw all the familiar faces smiling back and cheering her name, she couldn’t help but notice that one person was missing. “My mother’s absence was deeply felt. I channeled that emotion into a resolute [...]

PV Grad Sade S. Vega: A Tribute to a Mother’s Enduring Life and Love2023-12-05T11:40:27-06:00

TJCPC hosts panel discussion on childhood trauma, incarceration, healing

The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University recently convened a significant panel discussion titled “Living Beyond Childhood Trauma and Incarceration.” This event focused on critical issues surrounding childhood trauma, incarceration and the path to healing.

TJCPC hosts panel discussion on childhood trauma, incarceration, healing2023-10-10T15:24:08-05:00

Securing the Future: PVAMU launches interdisciplinary cybersecurity minor

The world has seen record-high reports of data breaches and identity fraud in recent years, further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the increasing threats in the U.S. and worldwide, Prairie View A&M University has launched an interdisciplinary cybersecurity minor that is open to all majors.

Securing the Future: PVAMU launches interdisciplinary cybersecurity minor2023-08-28T11:46:18-05:00

Police the YOUth: Ph.D. candidate’s new book hopes to improve connectedness between police officers, Black youth

The viral video of the murder of George Floyd by police officers compelled millions of protestors to the streets during the summer of 2020. For some, the disturbing incident shocked them into action; for others, it was another reminder of the racial bias and inequities that often lead to over-policing and the use of excessive [...]

Police the YOUth: Ph.D. candidate’s new book hopes to improve connectedness between police officers, Black youth2023-08-04T11:47:55-05:00

PV Grads: Zian Richmond is on the fast track to a career in law

Zian Richmond’s interest in the legal field sparked in high school. The Fort Worth native and graduating senior even took law classes as a high school student, cementing her decision to pursue a career as a lawyer.

PV Grads: Zian Richmond is on the fast track to a career in law2023-05-05T11:09:15-05:00

Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center to host community violence forum

The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University announced that as part of its Annual Royce West Forum and Lecture Series, it would host “The State of Violence in Our Communities and What is Necessary to Reduce It,” a virtual panel discussion with law enforcement leaders. The session will take place on March 23 [...]

Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center to host community violence forum2023-03-16T12:02:28-05:00

Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center to host discussion with Black police officers about Tyre Nichols

The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University announced today it would host “The Experiences of Black Officers and the Tragedy of Tyre Nichols,” a virtual discussion featuring leaders in law enforcement. Panelists include LT. Daryl L. Henderson of the Houston Police Department; Robert Stewart, retired Deputy Chief with the Tallahassee Police [...]

Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center to host discussion with Black police officers about Tyre Nichols2023-02-28T09:01:39-06:00

PV Grads: Irianna Keith

Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana Degree: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice What made you choose PVAMU? My former high school teacher (Cedric McLaughlin) and former career counselor contributed to my interest in Prairie View. They were alumni, and we often took field trips to the university twice every year. I made sure I attended every [...]

PV Grads: Irianna Keith2022-12-06T15:38:26-06:00