PVAMU expands career preparation with new initiative

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 2, 2026) – When Prairie View A&M University students walk across the stage at commencement, they will leave with more than a degree. They will have verified proof of career-ready skills. Through its new Micro-Credentialing Initiative, PVAMU is helping students build portfolios of industry-recognized credentials that demonstrate workforce-aligned competencies in areas such

Two institutions, one student journey: PVAMU and Blinn launch new co-enrollment pathway

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 1, 2026) – For a student beginning college, the path to a bachelor’s degree is not always a straight line. Sometimes it takes time to find the right major. Sometimes students need additional academic preparation before taking on a four-year university experience. And sometimes the distance between a two-year college and

Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry to lead next chapter of PVAMU’s Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences

Theodorea Regina Berry, Ed.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 17, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University has appointed Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry as dean of the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences (BCAS), effective Oct. 1, 2026. Dr. Berry joins Prairie View A&M from Montclair State University, where she

PVAMU’s Carmen R. Carter selected for national higher education leadership program

Carmen R. Carter, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 14, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University’s Dr. Carmen R. Carter, inaugural dean of University College and assistant professor of the practice, has been selected to participate in the 2026 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) through the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Carter

Forbes ranks PVAMU No. 3 among America’s public HBCUs

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 4, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University has been ranked among the nation's top three public Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Forbes' inaugural "Top HBCUs" list. This places PVAMU among an elite group of 20 institutions (10 private and 10 public) recognized for setting graduates up for long-term success.

PantherXAI aims to create central AI hub at PVAMU

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 17, 2026) – As artificial intelligence continues to reshape higher education and the workforce, Prairie View A&M University is working to ensure its campus explores it together, not in isolation.   Across PVAMU, students, faculty, and staff are already experimenting with AI in classrooms, research, and daily workflows. But until now,

Two trailblazing leaders to address PVAMU’s spring Class of 2026

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 19, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University has announced the distinguished speakers for its 144th Spring Commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 8–9, 2026, in the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome). The ceremonies will celebrate nearly 1,000 undergraduate and graduate candidates in a formal setting, recognizing their academic achievements

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