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Remembering Dr. Richard Wilkins, dedicated faculty member of 33 years

Richard Wilkins, Ph.D. Dear PVAMU Family, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr. Richard Wilkins, an esteemed faculty member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and Associate Dean of Research for the College of Engineering.Ā Dr. WilkinsĀ dedicated 33 years of service to the College of EngineeringĀ at Prairie [...]

PVAMU receives $1.7M donation from bp America, Shell Energy for establishment of energy trading program

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 6, 2024) ā€“ Today, Prairie View A&M University announced that it had received a combined donation of $1,675,250 from bp America (NYSE: BP) and Shell Energy North America (US) L.P. (ā€œShell Energyā€) to support the establishment of a dedicated energy trading program in its College of Business. The funding and development [...]

Celebrating Women in Power: PVAMU to Host The Inaugural Women in Leadership Conference

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 5, 2024) ā€“ Prairie View A&M University is proud to announce The Inaugural Women in Leadership Conference 2024, scheduled to take place during Women's History Month, March 6-7. Hosted by the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, the conference, titled "Women Leading the Way: Imagine the Possibilities," is set to be [...]

Page: Why Diversity Matters: Perspectives on Black Representation in the AEC Industry

Dean of Prairie View A&M University's School of Architecture, Dr. Ikhlas Sabouni, comments on Prairie View A&M University's role nationally to educate and prepare African American students for careers in architecture and related fields.

Opinion| Alumni Advocates: Supporting Mental Wellness at PVAMU

The Journal of Adolescent Health says one of the greatest barriers for students of color accessing mental health services on college campuses is the lack of culturally diverse counselors, psychologists and psychiatrists. According to the Healthy Minds survey published in 2023, more than 60% of college students met the criteria for at least one mental [...]

PVAMU’s Mechanical Engineering Program ranked best in Texas

Prairie View A&M University has the BEST mechanical engineering program in Texas, according to CampusReel! On average, mechanical engineering graduates from PVAMU earn around $75,000 two years after graduating. In addition to earnings after graduation, CampusReel analyzes student loan debt and a host of other variables to determine what colleges and universities offer the best [...]

On the Road to Success: PVAMU students recognized by U.S. Department of Transportation

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (February 28, 2024) ā€” Against the vibrant backdrop of Washington DC, at the 103rd Transportation Research Board annual meeting, threeĀ Prairie View A&M UniversityĀ students were honored as recipients of the esteemed U.S.Ā Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship ProgramĀ grant. (L-R) Manuela Angunu Micha Nchama, Trinity Wiley Embarking [...]