PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 22, 2026) – In 2012, Dr. Olivia Solomon '15 stepped onto Prairie View A&M University’s campus as a transfer student. Ten years after earning her bachelor’s in biological science, she returned as an assistant professor of biology. Olivia Solomon, Ph.D. '15 In the decade that she was away
Set yo Homecoming out, set it out, set it out, set it out! The beloved call rang out across The Hill as Panthers came together for a week of tradition, reunions and purple and gold pride for Prairie View A&M University’s 2026 Homecoming. From reconnecting with classmates to celebrating campus traditions, Homecoming 2026 brought
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 17, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University’s 2026 Homecoming raised more than $6.1 million in gifts and commitments, setting a fundraising record as the University celebrates its 150th anniversary. The largest fundraising total in PVAMU Homecoming history reflects the support of alumni, individual donors and corporate partners investing in the
Prairie View, Texas | October 16, 2026 | Story by Whitney Stovall For 150 years, excellence has lived on The Hill. Sitting on the highest point in Waller County, Prairie View A&M University has been a beacon for students and the greater county, offering a path forward for progress, change, and possibility.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 14, 2026) – Bold graphics, diamond lettering and a whole lot of Panther pride. For Prairie View A&M University alumna Jalisa Jasmin-Janai Jones ’13, celebrating the University’s 150th anniversary meant creating something that feels unmistakably “PV.” Jalisa Jasmin-Janai Jones ’13 Through her brand, Historical Celebritee, Jones designed a
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 14, 2026) – When people talk about Prairie View A&M University’s famous alumni and former students, a few familiar names tend to lead the conversation. But the story of The Hill reaches far beyond the names that typically make the lists. From helping shape the future of space exploration to
Prairie View, Texas | October 5, 2026 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 5, 2026) – For 150 years, the oak trees on The Hill have stood throughout Prairie View A&M University’s history. They have witnessed the University’s beginnings, its challenges, its growth and the generations of students who have passed beneath their branches.
In this episode of Behind the Canvas, we meet Charis Kelley, Prairie View A&M University alumna and commissioned artist, whose work helps commemorate a milestone 150 years in the making. Through her artistry, Charis transforms the history, people, culture, and spirit of Prairie View A&M into a visual celebration of the University’s enduring legacy. Go
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 21, 2026) – For a student studying engineering, education, health care or another field, entrepreneurship can be more than building a business. It can mean recognizing an opportunity, solving a problem and finding a new way forward. That idea is at the heart of a new initiative from Prairie View A&M
Every semester, I tell my students something that often gets them excited about my course. This course is not about memorizing dates, places, and names. It is about learning how to synthesize historical events to be able to understand the past, live in the present, and predict the future. I make this distinction because history