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150 Years of Legacy.
A Commitment to What Comes Next.

For 150 years, Prairie View A&M University has transformed lives, strengthened communities, and prepared generations of leaders. The Sesquicentennial Society invites alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and friends to honor that legacy by investing in PVAMU’s future.

ABOUT the SESQUICENTENNIAL SOCIETY

The Sesquicentennial Society is a recurring giving program established by the Division of University Advancement during Prairie View A&M University’s 150th anniversary year. Through a recurring gift of $150 per month, members provide dependable support that allows the University to respond to its greatest needs and create opportunities for today’s students. The amount reflects the 150 years the University has served its students.

Recurring gifts provide the University with predictable, ongoing support. Unlike onetime contributions, sustained monthly giving allows Prairie View to plan for scholarships, academic programs and student services with confidence from year to year.

Membership is open to alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends of the University, and is established through a recurring monthly commitment of $150. Gifts to the Society are unrestricted, which allows the University to direct support where the need is greatest.

BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER

JOIN THE INAUGURAL CLASS

Join during Prairie View A&M University’s 150th anniversary year and become part of the inaugural class of the Sesquicentennial Society. Your designation as a Founding Member will remain a permanent part of your relationship with the Society.

Your $150. Their PVAMU experience.

When Sesquicentennial Society members give together, recurring gifts create reliable resources that help PVAMU respond where support is needed most, from student scholarships and academic opportunities to programs and services that strengthen the student experience.

Student Success

Scholarships and student services that strengthen the PVAMU experience.

Academic Excellence

Academic programs and opportunities that prepare students to lead.

Greatest Needs

Unrestricted support the University directs where the need is greatest.

join the sesquicentennial society

Sesquicentennial Society members become part of a distinguished community committed to sustaining PVAMU’s future. Members are recognized in the Division of University Advancement Annual Report and on the University’s virtual donor wall, receive invitations to select University Advancement events, and receive special recognition as members of the Society. Those who join during the 150th anniversary year receive permanent designation as Founding Members.

To become a member, select the Sesquicentennial Society option below and provide your payment information. Your monthly gift of $150 will be processed on the first of each month.

Members may update payment information or discontinue their commitment at any time by contacting the Division of University Advancement at development@pvamu.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sesquicentennial Society?2026-09-16T14:37:13+00:00

The Sesquicentennial Society is a recurring giving program of the Division of University Advancement, established during Prairie View A&M University’s 150th anniversary year. Members support the University through an ongoing monthly gift.

What is the membership commitment?2026-09-16T14:36:45+00:00

Membership in the Sesquicentennial Society is established through a recurring monthly commitment of $150.

Is a one-time annual gift accepted?2026-09-16T14:36:15+00:00

The Sesquicentennial Society is built on monthly giving, so membership is established through a recurring gift of $150 per month. Donors who would like to make a one-time gift to the University may do so here.

Are there additional membership levels?2026-09-16T14:35:48+00:00

The Society has one membership level of $150 per month, in honor of the 150 years Prairie View A&M University has served its students.

What is a founding member?2026-09-16T14:35:02+00:00

Donors who join during the sesquicentennial year are recognized as Founding Members of the Society. The designation is permanent and is reserved for members who join during the anniversary year.

What recognition do members receive?2026-09-16T14:34:27+00:00

Members are recognized in the Division of University Advancement Annual Report and on the University’s virtual donor wall, receive invitations to select University Advancement events, and receive special recognition as members of the Society. Those who join during the 150th anniversary year are permanently recognized as Founding Members.

How are Sesquicentennial Society gifts used?2026-09-16T14:33:54+00:00

Gifts are unrestricted. Unrestricted support allows the University to direct funds to its most pressing needs, including scholarships, academic programs and student services.

When is my gift processed?2026-09-16T14:33:12+00:00

Monthly gifts are processed on the first of each month and charged to the payment method on file.

Are gifts tax-deductible?2026-09-16T14:32:32+00:00

Gifts to Prairie View A&M University made through the Prairie View A&M Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Do employer matching gifts apply toward membership?2026-09-16T14:31:54+00:00

Employer matching gifts are welcome and benefit the University. Membership is based on the donor’s own recurring monthly gift of $150, so matching gifts are not counted toward membership.

How do I change or discontinue my gift?2026-09-16T14:30:02+00:00

Contact the Division of University Advancement at development@pvamu.edu to update payment information or discontinue your commitment.

How does the Sesquicentennial Society relate to the Oak Tree Society?2026-09-16T14:29:34+00:00

They serve different purposes. The Sesquicentennial Society recognizes donors who give monthly during their lifetime. The Oak Tree Society recognizes donors who have included Prairie View A&M University in their estate plans through a planned gift. Donors may belong to both.

Who should I contact with questions?2026-09-16T14:28:47+00:00

Division of University Advancement — development@pvamu.edu.

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