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PVAMU becomes 33rd recipient of Toni Morrison Societyā€™s Bench by the Road

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 21, 2024) ā€“ In a beautiful celebration of history, courage and the arts, Prairie View A&M University unveiled the prestigious Bench by the Road monument in a rousing program on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in the Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium. The event marked the beginning of Inauguration Week for PVAMUā€™s ninth [...]

WATCH: 2024 Foundersā€™ Day and Honors Recognition Convocation

Prairie View A&M Universityā€™s Foundersā€™ Day and Honors Recognition Convocation celebrates the founding of the university and the extraordinary academic achievements of its students.

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PVAMU celebrates founders, more than 5,000 students with academic honors

2023 Student Recipients PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 19, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University will celebrate its founding while honoring 5,560 students for their academic efforts at the 2024 Foundersā€™ Day and Honors Recognition Convocation. The Whitlowe R. Green College of Education will host this yearā€™s Convocation on Wednesday, March 20, at 10 [...]

PVAMU Provost Search Finalists: Campus Visit and Open Forum

Prairie View A&M University's Search Committee for the position of Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs is pleased to host three finalists for campus visits on April 2-3, 4-5, and 11-12, 2024. Besides meeting different groups during the day, each candidate has been asked to make a public presentation on his/her background, vision [...]

VIDEO: An Interview with PVAMU’s 2023-2024 Writer-in-Residence, Attica Locke

Attica Locke is Prairie View A&M University's 2023-2024 Writer-in-Residence for the Toni Morrison Writing Program. Locke is a distinguished American fiction author and acclaimed writer-producer for television and film. In this video, she discusses her passion for storytelling, writing styles, how to write, and her special connections to PVAMU.

Remembering Dr. Richard Wilkins, dedicated faculty member of 33 years

Richard Wilkins, Ph.D. Dear PVAMU Family, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr. Richard Wilkins, an esteemed faculty member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and Associate Dean of Research for the College of Engineering.Ā Dr. WilkinsĀ dedicated 33 years of service to the College of EngineeringĀ at Prairie [...]

On the Road to Success: PVAMU students recognized by U.S. Department of Transportation

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (February 28, 2024) ā€” Against the vibrant backdrop of Washington DC, at the 103rd Transportation Research Board annual meeting, threeĀ Prairie View A&M UniversityĀ students were honored as recipients of the esteemed U.S.Ā Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship ProgramĀ grant. (L-R) Manuela Angunu Micha Nchama, Trinity Wiley Embarking [...]

PVAMU earns global award for international education efforts

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 13, 2024) ā€“ Prairie View A&M University has received the prestigious 2024 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The University is the first HBCU to receive the honor. NAFSA is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. The organization serves [...]

PVAMU to hold three Spring 2024 Commencement exercises

Greetings, Class of 2024! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Commencement is a milestone moment in your life, symbolizing years of hard work and dedication. Our goal is to make your ceremony both meaningful and memorable. We recognize that we've encountered some previous challenges throughout the years, with extreme weather conditions impacting our outdoor ceremonies. After [...]

PVAMU welcomes artist, actor, author and activist Common

ā€œRealizing the joys that have emerged from following the path of self-care is what inspired me to write AND THEN WE RISE. This book is a story about self-care in action. It is a conversation about the value of honoring and fortifying yourself. It is a guide to beginning your own journey, because caring for [...]