As Women’s History Month draws to a close, Austin Free Press is reflecting on Wilhelmina Delco, a trailblazing woman whose leadership has reshaped the city’s institutions and expanded opportunity for generations. Delco, whose groundbreaking career as the first African American elected to public office in Austin and the first woman to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore of
Now that the centennial anniversary of Black History Month has given way to Women’s History Month, an important question arises: where do we place the contributions of Black women? For many, the answer has not always been clear. The difficulty of answering this question points to an ongoing challenge in how we frame and discuss
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 26, 2026) - Prairie View A&M Track and Field will host the 92nd PV Relays on March 27–28 at the PVAMU Track and Field Stadium. The two-day meet begins Friday with 19 collegiate teams and 24 unattached athletes, followed by a full slate of high school competition on Saturday. The Relays
What does it mean to lead with purpose in higher education? Dr. Quincy C. Moore III, Dean of the Honors College at Prairie View A&M University, is doing just that: guiding high-achieving students through research, leadership, and transformative learning experiences. As part of our Inspiring Faculty series, get to know the vision behind the Honors
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 24, 2026) - On National Agriculture Day, Prairie View A&M University is spotlighting a new investment in student success and the future of agriculture. Ram Ray, Ph.D. Dr. Ram Ray, a professor in PVAMU’s College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, has secured a nearly $600,000 grant from the
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 23, 2026) - Prairie View A&M University’s 2026 Presidential Scholarship Gala, held Saturday, March 21, delivered an unprecedented evening, raising nearly $1.1 million in support of student scholarships. Hosted at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, the annual gala carried the theme “Investing in Brilliance,” highlighting the University’s
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 23, 2026) – At Prairie View A&M University, Panther pride runs deep. For generations, alumni have carried the lessons, traditions, and spirit of “The Hill” into their careers and communities across the world. Now, the University is calling on the Panther family to come together once again, this time to invest
HOUSTON -- Prairie View A&M fought the good fight in the 114-55 defeat against the top-seed and reigning national champions, the Florida Gators. While the Panthers struggled against a team that was bigger, faster, and more experienced than Florida, Coach Byron Smith remained encouraged
