Wendell Paris was just 16 when he was arrested for trespassing—simply for driving through a state park in Alabama. At the time, Black people were not allowed there. He and his lifelong friend Sammy Younge were both taken into custody. Paris grew up in Tuskegee, where he became a leader in the student-run Tuskegee Advancement League. [...]
When Jayven Jean-Louis steps onto the graduation stage at Prairie View A&M University this spring, he won’t just be receiving one degree—but two. With a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Jean-Louis exemplifies what it means to fuse logic with creativity and heart with hustle.
Prairie View A&M University senior Shantal Taylor has seen the importance of access to care firsthand. Her mother and grandmother both have varicose veins, but while her mother, who received timely care, maintains her mobility, her grandmother is no longer able to walk.
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted daily life and society worldwide, Prairie View A&M University senior Jazmine England built her own care team of support. The first-generation college student entered University with plans to become a medical doctor, but the pandemic disrupted her college career. Left without hands-on experiences, community, or mentorship at the height of [...]
This year, Prairie View A&M University proudly produced its first two Barry Goldwater Scholars: juniors Anisa Cole and Keeland Harville. It marks a major milestone for the University, just in its second year of submitting nominations for the prestigious scholarship, both by Dr. Quincy C. Moore, director of the PVAMU Honors Program.
Growing up in Cypress, Texas, science never came easy to Dr. Merlyn X. Pulikkathara, a double graduate (’01 ‘04) and assistant professor in Prairie View A&M University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics. While pursuing her BS in physics and chemical engineering and an MS in engineering at PVAMU, what was once her weakness became her strength. [...]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Prairie View A&M University honors four extraordinary women whose dedication to education has not only transformed “The Hill” but has also inspired countless generations of students. Each of these women has spent decades breaking barriers, leading with excellence, and shaping the future of their fields. From mathematics and architecture [...]
Event: 104th Annual Meeting of the Texas Section of the Mathematical Association of America Date: March 28-29, 2025 Venue: Student Memorial Center (MSC) Conference Fees: Faculty $65 and Student $45 Brief Narration: The MAA TX Section Meeting is an annual meeting which brings together mathematicians, educators, and students from across the state to celebrate and advance the field [...]
Resilience has long driven technological advancements and innovations that shape society throughout American history. While inventors like Garrett Morgan, Alice H. Walker, and Mark Dean had limited access to resources and opportunities, they persevered. As the founder of TechBesties, an organization with a mission to uplift women and allies in tech through inclusive programs, impactful [...]
Prairie View A&M University junior Jaquavous Doucette is familiar with failure: college after college rejected his applications, even PVAMU, at first. Now, Doucette has been recognized as a Rising Future Maker for his positive community impact. AT&T has named 25 students from Historically Black Colleges & Universities across the country as 2024 Rising Future Makers [...]
