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How this PVAMU student’s research is helping others thrive

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 8, 2026) – In recognition of World Health Day, Prairie View A&M University is highlighting students who are advancing research that supports healthier communities. Laura Upchurch Junior Human Nutrition and Food major Laura Upchurch is exploring how mentorship impacts student belonging and academic success, work that reflects a broader

Journal of Blacks in Higher Education: PVAMU secured a nearly $600,000 grant from USDA

Ram Ray, professor in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, secured a nearly $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support a new initiative to prepare the HBCU’s students for careers in agricultural trade.

CultureMap Houston: 9 Houston universities have best grad programs of 2026, says U.S. News

Nine Houston-area universities are earning new national acclaim in a just-released report of the best graduate schools in the U.S. for 2026. U.S. News & World Report annually publishes its national "Best Graduate Schools" rankings in early April, which comprehensively rank graduate programs across business, education, engineering, law, health, and many others. New for the 2026 edition, the publication

2026-04-10T10:57:25-05:00April 7, 2026|JTE-35, News, PV in the News|

This Week at PVAMU: Leadership and Conversations on The Hill

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 6, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University is hosting two exciting events this week designed to inspire, educate, and connect students and the community with leaders making a difference. Hear from Stedman Graham Stedman Graham, photo courtesy of Hachette Book Group On Tuesday, April 7, at 11 a.m.

These PVAMU student-athletes are taking their impact global

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 6, 2026) - In recognition of National Student-Athlete Day, Prairie View A&M University set out to highlight student-athletes who embody excellence both in competition and in the classroom. When we put out the call for stellar, well-rounded student-athletes, we knew it would not take long to receive a reply. After all,

PVAMU’s Circle of Changemakers: From generosity to student impact

Circle of Changemakers celebrates the full circle of impact, from the donors who give, to the students who receive, to the ways those students are changing the world. Featured at the 2026 Presidential Scholarship Gala, this video shows how scholarships create a ripple effect, fueling leadership, research, and growth across Prairie View A&M University, one

Growing Smarter: PVAMU study explores science behind stronger plants

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 2, 2026) — From backyard gardens to large-scale farms, how plants grow can make all the difference. A Prairie View A&M University researcher is taking a closer look at that process and how it could help crops become more productive and resilient. Tesfamichael Kebrom, Ph.D. Dr. Tesfamichael Kebrom, a

Return on Intention: TEDxPVAMU 2026 invites audiences to rethink what matters

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 1, 2026) - Prairie View A&M University will host the sixth edition of TEDxPVAMU on April 17, 2026, bringing together alumni, scholars, and innovators for a day of powerful ideas and thought-provoking conversation. Quincy C. Moore III, PhD This year’s theme, “Return on Intention: Investing in What Truly Matters,”

PR Newswire: Texas A&M University System Launches Communication Initiative to Accelerate Success for Students From Low-Income Families

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas A&M University System—one of the largest university systems in the U.S., accounting for 1 in 5 public university enrollments in Texas—today announced a new collaboration with Mainstay, the pioneering AI student engagement platform used by more than 20 million students at hundreds of colleges. The Texas A&M

2026-04-10T10:58:13-05:00March 31, 2026|JTE-35, PV in the News|

WATCH: Her Culture, Her Impact Podcast

As part of Women’s History Month 2026, Prairie View A&M University presents the Her Culture; Her Impact Podcast, highlighting the voices, stories, and influence of women who shape our world. Hosted by PVAMU’s Liz Faublas-Wallace and Lorie Proctor, this episode features Dr. Bequita Pegram, professor of History, in a thoughtful conversation on culture, legacy, and

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