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Remembering PVAMU Alumnus Frederick Vaughan ‘Fred’ Newhouse ā€˜70

Photo by Michael Thomas PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 23, 2025) - In the early morning hours of Monday, January 20, 2025, our Prairie View A&M University community lost a pioneer, changemaker, and the epitome of a Panther alumnus. Fred Newhouse’s accolades as an Olympian track star are internationally renowned. His service to the [...]

SI HBCU Legends: HBCU Football Head Coach Tracker: Latest Updates & Key Changes

Tremaine Jackson has been appointed as the new head football coach at Prairie View A&M University, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Jackson arrives at PVAMU after a successful stint at Valdosta State University.

2025-01-27T13:33:18-06:00January 23, 2025|Athletic Sport, Athletics, PV in the News|

Sports Illustrated: Fred Newhouse: Olympian and HBCU Track & Field Legend Passes Away At 76

Track and field legend Fred Newhouse, Olympic gold medalist and Prairie View A&M University alumnus, passed away at the age of 76, on January 20, 2025.

2025-01-27T13:41:47-06:00January 22, 2025|Athletics, PV in the News|

The Herald Sun: HBCU coach hired at D1 volleyball program

Cheri Lindsay, a standout in HBCU athletics as both a coach and former student-athlete at Prairie View A&M, has been named the head coach of Memphis Volleyball. Ā 

Black Enterprise: Terrell Owens’ Daughter Earns All-American Honorable Mention For Volleyball

It looks like football greatĀ Terrell OwensĀ has passed his athletic genes onto his daughter. Kylee Owens, a third-year student at Prairie View A&M, was recently named to the 2024 AVCA DI All-Americans Honorable Mention team.

2025-01-27T14:10:42-06:00January 17, 2025|Athletic Sport, Athletics, HBCU News, PV in the News|

WATCH: Tremaine Jackson introduced as new Head Coach for PVAMU Football Program

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) officially introducedĀ Tremaine JacksonĀ as the new head coach of the Panthers' football team during a press conference held today. Jackson, who arrives with a proven track record of success, is eager to lead the program into a new era of excellence both on and off the field.

PVAMU Alumnus Khadarel Hodge ’17 lands spot in NFL Pro Bowl

Former HBCU standout KhaDarel Hodge has had a standout season for the Atlanta Falcons and now he's being recognized for his play. Hodge has made theĀ NFL Pro Bowl as a special teams player alongside fellow teammate right guard Chris Lindstrom.

PVAMU announces Tremaine Jackson as new Head Football Coach

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 21, 2024) – Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has named Tremaine Jackson as the new head football coach for the Panthers, effective January 1, 2025. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to student-athlete success, Coach Jackson brings a wealth of experience and an unrivaled passion for the sport to [...]

2025-01-07T16:34:17-06:00December 21, 2024|Athletics, HBCU News, News, Staff News|

PVAMU Football to move in new direction with national search

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 24, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced today that head football coach Leonard McDowell’s contract will not be renewed. McDowell has served as the Panthers’ head coach since 2022. Ā  PVAMU athletic director Anton Goff thanked McDowell for his leadership and mentoring of the university’s student-athletes over the past [...]

2024-11-24T14:09:33-06:00November 24, 2024|Athletics, Campus Announcements, Latest News, Staff News|

Panthers overcome Lions in thrilling homecoming game victory

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas -- Behind an impressive defensive performance that kept the Texas A&M-Commerce offense to 98 rushing yards, Prairie View A&M took down the Lions 34-27 for their homecoming game.

2024-10-27T08:34:46-05:00October 27, 2024|Athletics, Events, Latest News, Staff News, Student News|