Message from Dr. Michael L. McFrazier, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
As we pause to celebrate and remember the established legacy of the founders of our great University and congratulate each of you on your achievements in the classroom, we must not forget the unknown eight who exemplified courage under fire to chart a new path for all of us to follow. With their brave actions, our today is possible, and we can receive an education that promotes change agents. Prairie View A&M University represents a pillar of excellence, nurturing generations of students who are learning, actively addressing real-world challenges, and offering innovative solutions that impact communities.
The Honors Convocation identifies students with the distinction of Honor Roll based on enrollment in a minimum 12 semester hour course load, maintaining a 3.50 grade point average or greater, and earning no grade lower than a “C.” The minimum GPA for the semester honor roll is 3.50. The Dean’s Honor recognizes a student who has earned a minimum of 12 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 and 3.49. Your achievements in the classroom mark the significance of this year’s event and, indeed, reinforce “Excellence Lives Here.”
As the University takes this moment to recognize your achievements, we must realize that you are fulfilling the overall mission and purpose of Prairie View A&M. Your pursuit of excellence is continuing to write a profound history in the archives of our journey to impact society. Years from now, when the record books are open, your notable contributions in the classroom will be recognized as the keys to the success of our University, leading to a pioneering, brighter future.
Once again, congratulations to our student honorees, and continue to achieve academic success and a lasting legacy.
Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney began her career as an eighth-grade language arts teacher. She served as superintendent for Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD and Lufkin ISD before becoming Superintendent of Aldine ISD.
She is active in the Texas School Alliance, the Texas Association of Black School Educators, the Texas Council of Women School Executives, the Texas Association of School Administrators, Chiefs for Change, the National Alliance of Black School Educators, and the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents. Dr. Goffney was named President-Elect of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) in 2021 and was sworn in as President in December 2023.
Awards include TASB Superintendent of the Year (2017), a 2020 AASA Superintendent Award finalist, and the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents’ 2021 National Champions of Equity Award.
She holds her bachelor’s degree, a master’s, and a doctorate from Sam Houston State University.
- Spring 2023
- Fall 2023
- Published at the end of each semester of the academic year, the University Honor Roll includes qualifying students who have carried a minimum 12 semester hours course load, maintained a 3.50 GPA or greater (not including developmental courses), and earned no grade lower than C.
- Dean’s Honors includes qualifying students who have carried a minimum 12 semester hours course load and maintained a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 (not including developmental courses).
No. This ceremony only recognizes undergraduate student performance.
No, but all honorees will be recognized.
Yes. Friends and family are welcome to join in the celebration in the Baby Dome.
Please arrive at the Baby Dome at 9:30 a.m. to join the processional.
The Baby Dome will open at 9:30 a.m.
The ceremony is expected to last 1.5-2 hours.
Yes. All classes will be suspended until the conclusion of this program.
Business attire is suggested.
Yes. Viewers can visit www.YouTube.com/pvamu, www.pvamu.edu/honorsconvocation, or www.pvamu.edu/stream to watch the program in real time.
For guests who require accessible seating due to limited mobility, a request for accessible seating can be made by emailing eeod@pvamu.edu or calling 936 261-1792 no later than March 18, 2024, at 2 p.m. Please provide the following information:
- Name of the guest in need of the seating accommodation;
- Name of the student honoree; and
- Type of accessible seating needed (example: seat or wheelchair space).
Please be advised space is limited; therefore, all requests may not be accommodated.
First, read through our FAQs. If you still have questions regarding the ceremony, please email honors.program@pvamu.edu or call 936-261-5221.