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Martha Stewart: How to Wash Citrus Fruit To Remove Waxes and Germs, According to Food Safety Experts

Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits are some of the few fruits we regularly handle more than we eat. We peel them, zest them, slice them, and sometimes drop them straight into drinks—rind and all. That naturally raises questions: What’s that waxy coating? Are there germs on the peel? And does organic citrus make any difference? We consulted food safety

Couple of Panthers: The Washingtons’ PVAMU Love Story

Love bloomed on The Hill. In this special edition of A Couple of Panthers: A Bouquet of Love, we highlight Michael and Kim Washington — proud alumni of Prairie View A&M University whose love story began at Prairie View and continues to flourish today. Michael graduated in 1994 with a degree in Chemical Engineering, and

Martha Stewart: How to Wash Citrus Fruit To Remove Waxes and Germs, According to Food Safety Experts (Jennifer J. Quinlan, PhD)

"Jennifer J. Quinlan, PhD, professor and executive director of the Food Security Research Center at Prairie View A&M University, adds that waxes are primarily about preservation: 'They’re to prevent dehydration—to keep the fruit good as long as possible. They give it a better look, so it’s shiny.'"

2026-02-26T15:47:03-06:00February 14, 2026|PV in the News|

PVAMU senior advances viral research while preparing for career in dentistry

Alliere Murphy PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 12, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University senior Alliere Murphy has her sights set on transforming both science and smiles. A biology major and participant in PVAMU’s Faculty-RISE Program, Murphy plans to pursue a dual DDS/Ph.D. degree after graduation. Her long-term goal is to open a private

PVAMU honors life, service of Mr. Chavan Mosley

Chavan Mosley PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 11, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University announces with deep sorrow the passing of Chavan Mosley, a maintenance technician (carpentry) with SSC Services for Education, which provides facilities services to the University. Mr. Mosley devoted nearly three decades of service to the PVAMU community. His dedication was

2026-02-12T09:56:38-06:00February 11, 2026|Campus Announcements, News, Staff News|

PVAMU appoints Trazanna Moreno as Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Trazanna Moreno, APR, CFRE PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 11, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University President Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed.D., has announced the appointment of Trazanna Moreno as the University’s Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications, effective March 1, 2026. “This newly created, cabinet-level position reflects our commitment to elevating how Prairie

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

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