Alumni News

Recent PV Grad shares story of ‘overcoming the unimaginable’ on CW39’s HTown Live

A recent PVAMU graduate, Dr. M. K. Crayton '26 is sharing a powerful story of resilience, perseverance and purpose on CW39's HTown Live. Once labeled an ā€œat-riskā€ student, Dr. Crayton overcame economic hardship and partial vision loss during her doctoral studies to earn her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Counseling.

Recent grad awarded UNCF Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship, first PVAMU scholar to receive honor

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 15, 2026) – Recent Prairie View A&M University graduate Nickolos L. Hall, who earned a degree in Agriculture (Agribusiness) from the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR), was named the first PVAMU student selected for the United Negro College Fund Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship. Photo by Darius

PVAMU researcher part of Texas team testing ā€˜smart skin’ in space

https://youtu.be/XuL8mU8zSTc?si=WGmSuRfngFWN8LX2 Texas researchers are sending their smart skin prototype into space where it will endure months of exposure on the International Space Station, tested against harsh conditions to better protect space technology in future missions. A team of Texas researchers is building a shield — not just in the lab, but in space. The

PV Grad Lasonya Dunham Bishop: A Journey Interrupted, Then Reclaimed

Raised in Prairie View, Texas, I have always held a distinctive pride in being a Prairie View A&M graduate.Ā My most significant life lessons were shaped by the sense of community and purpose that was instilled in me as a student here. When I was accepted into the Educational Leadership Ph.D. Program, it was one

Meet these PVAMU men in nursing leading the future of health care

HOUSTON – At Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing, this year’s graduating class is helping meet one of health care’s most urgent needs: a well-prepared, highly skilled workforce. The College’s momentum was visible during this spring’s pinning ceremony, where nine male nursing students were pinned ahead of Saturday’s commencement, the largest group of

‘Ag Touches Everything’: Inside PVAMU’s Revitalized Farmers Market

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 10, 2026) - "Agriculture touches everything!" It is a phrase often said, but at Prairie View A&M University, it is being brought to life in a visible, tangible way. As the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) prepares to launch its revitalized Farmers Market, a week of events will

Return on Intention: TEDxPVAMU 2026 invites audiences to rethink what matters

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 1, 2026) - Prairie View A&M University will host the sixth edition of TEDxPVAMU on April 17, 2026, bringing together alumni, scholars, and innovators for a day of powerful ideas and thought-provoking conversation. Quincy C. Moore III, PhD This year’s theme, ā€œReturn on Intention: Investing in What TrulyĀ Matters,ā€

WATCH: Her Culture, Her Impact Podcast

As part of Women’s History Month 2026, Prairie View A&M University presents the Her Culture; Her Impact Podcast, highlighting the voices, stories, and influence of women who shape our world. Hosted by PVAMU’s Liz Faublas-Wallace and Lorie Proctor, this episode features Dr. Bequita Pegram, professor of History, in a thoughtful conversation on culture, legacy, and

PVAMU’s Presidential Scholarship Gala raises nearly $1.1 million in record night

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 23, 2026) - Prairie View A&M University’s 2026 Presidential Scholarship Gala, held Saturday, March 21, delivered an unprecedented evening, raising nearly $1.1 million in support of student scholarships. Hosted at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, the annual gala carried the theme ā€œInvesting in Brilliance,ā€ highlighting the University’s

Go to Top