As Prairie View A&M University enters the new year, several academic units are welcoming new leadership, reflecting continued momentum around student success, academic excellence, and strategic growth across the institution.
HBCU football and Tremaine Jackson were again at the center of a national conversation after the Prairie View A&M head coach doubled down on his transfer-first philosophy.
"An HBCU may be the best choice. If a student wants to be a doctor, enrolling in Xavier University of Louisiana and Prairie View A&M University in Texas makes sense as they rank among the 10 producers of Black doctors compared to all U.S. institutions, according to BET. "
"Last January, Jackson was introduced as the Panthers’ new coach. Within in seconds of his introduction, Jackson told the media and alumni in attendance of his immediate plan to the SWAC West, SWAC Championship, and then onto Atlanta for the Celebration Bowl."
"The Black Heritage Society, Inc. is working to secure vital resources, including transportation and meals for the beloved Prairie View A&M University Band—a crowd favorite whose presence elevates the parade experience for thousands."
"Dr. Munir Quddus, a professor of economics at Prairie View A&M University, says the tension reflects shifting expectations. "
"The following leaders sit at the center of that reckoning. Whether steering universities through heightened state oversight, advocating for Black educators amid systemic upheaval, or governing the state-controlled Houston ISD, each will be closely watched in 2026."
“Texas is investing in the workforce of tomorrow today,” said Governor Abbott. “Prairie View A&M University, the second-oldest public higher education institution in Texas, has built an unparalleled reputation for empowering scholars."
Kristen Wells-Collins, a graduate of Prairie View A&M University, is working hard to interest and guide young girls into the world of chemistry, especially the growing area of cosmetic chemistry.
