Defender Network: Collegians navigate policy, politics, purpose
Locally, recent data shows Prairie View A&M (PVAMU) hitting record enrollments, reaching 10,085 in Fall 2025, building on steady growth from 9,400 students in 2023.
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.
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.
PVAMU celebrates ‘A Century of Black History’
The 2026 Black History Month theme is "A Century of Black History Commemorations," honoring 100 years since Carter G. Woodson first launched Negro History Week in February 1926.
PVAMU’s PV Place gets a smarter, streamlined digital experience
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 30, 2026) - PV Place is the most visited site on the Prairie View A&M University website, even more than PVAMU.edu. It serves as a central hub for students, faculty, and staff, bringing together tools, services, announcements, and campus information into one organized, easy-to-navigate space. Recently refreshed as PV Place Reimagined, [...]
PVAMU RESEARCHERS HELP IMPROVE SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF TEXAS ROADWAYS THROUGH TXDOT-FUNDED STUDIES
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 29, 2026)- Prairie View A&M University researchers are helping improve the safety, durability, and sustainability of Texas roadways through two statewide research projects funded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
NEW STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP UNDERSCORES START OF HISTORIC ERA AT PVAMU
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 28, 2026)- Prairie View A&M University announces the appointment of Sheleah D. Reed, APR, as University Transformation Officer within the Division of Strategy and Transformation, a strategic leadership role aligned with the President’s mission and the University’s long-term vision under Journey to Eminence 2035.