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A Century of Stories: Explore PVAMU’s 2026 Black History Month Reading List

pvamu.libguides.com PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 9, 2026) – As Prairie View A&M University marks Black History Month 2026, the University’s librarians are inviting the campus community to pause, reflect, and engage through this year’s Black History Month reading list. The national theme, announced by the Association for the Study of African American Life [...]

PVAMU’S DR. TONDRA L. MOORE EARNS SERIES OF NATIONAL HONORS, ELEVATING HBCU LEADERSHIP IN COLLEGIATE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (February 6, 2026)- In a story you will only find at Prairie View A&M University, the school is gaining national recognition through the work of Dr. Tondra L. Moore, whose leadership in collegiate health, wellness, and assessment earned her three prestigious national honors in January 2026, positioning both the University and its faculty at the forefront [...]

2026-02-06T12:00:35-06:00February 6, 2026|College of Nursing, Press Releases|

PVAMU’s Tondra L. Moore recognized nationally for leadership in health, assessment

Tondra L. Moore, PhD, JD, MPH PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 5, 2026) – January proved to be a milestone month for Dr. Tondra L. Moore, executive director for Health Services and clinical associate professor in Prairie View A&M University’s School of Public and Allied Health. Through national publications, conference leadership, and multiple prestigious [...]

PVAMU launches genomics certificate to prepare students for cancer-focused research careers

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 4, 2026) – As the world marks World Cancer Day, Prairie View A&M University is expanding its role in the fight against complex diseases through a new academic initiative that blends biology, data science, and advanced computing tools. With nearly $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human [...]

PVAMU Alum KhaDarel Hodge’s HBCU roots continue to shape his NFL career

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — As he often did, KhaDarel Hodge walked across the tarmac to board a chartered Delta flight, bags in hand, hat low and sunglasses on, as the Atlanta Falcons prepared to travel to San Francisco to face the 49ers in mid-October. Hodge blended in with his teammates — until he didn't. It [...]

Yardbarker: Coach Byron Smith Calls For Better Medical Care For HBCU Student-Athletes

HOUSTON - Prairie View A&M men’s basketball coach Byron Smith is calling for stronger medical support for student-athletes at HBCUs, firmly stating that institutions must prioritize player health over winning.

2026-02-03T08:53:00-06:00February 2, 2026|Athletic Sport, Athletics, HBCU News, PV in the News, PVAMU|

PVAMU REIMAGINES ITS MOST-VISITED DIGITAL SPACE TO BETTER SERVE THE PANTHER COMMUNITY

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (February 2, 2026)- The most visited destination on the Prairie View A&M University website just got a major upgrade.  

Defender Network: Celebrating 100 years of Black History Month

In February 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week, driven by his frustration with American textbooks that omitted Black contributions and academic institutions that ignored Black scholarship altogether. Woodson, the second African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard, understood that history was being weaponized through omission.