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Opinion| NATO’s Proxy War Against Russia

Game over. We knew from the beginning how this was going to end. To anyone growing up behind the Iron Curtain, it was crystal clear that Ukraine had no chance against Russia. Power projection is just one of the reasons. More importantly, how strong is the resolve of the belligerents? For Russia, the conflict is [...]

Houston Chronicle: Professor Tiffany Thomas Comments on Houston’s next generation of leaders?

"So much of the grooming and nurturing of the next generation of Black politicians is happening quietly," said Tiffany Thomas, a Houston City Council member andĀ assistant professor of community development politics at Prairie View A&M University. "There is something to be said about the quiet time, sitting at the feet of elder statesmen."

Trailblazing Women of PVAMU: Educating, Inspiring, and Shaping Generations

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Prairie View A&M University honors four extraordinary women whose dedication to education has not only transformed ā€œThe Hillā€ but has also inspired countless generations of students. Each of these women has spent decades breaking barriers, leading with excellence, and shaping the future of their fields. From mathematics and architecture [...]

Opinion| Life, not Death

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was fatally wounded. This step into immortality has been retold countless times over the past 60 years in movies, books, and documentaries. The controversies that persist surrounding Malcolm X’s death continue to cast a shadow of suspicion over the leadership of the Nation of Islam (NOI) and our federal [...]

Defender: Understand your rights during police encounters

Camille Gibson, a faculty member at the College of Juvenile Justice at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), says a deep-rooted history shapes these interactions.

PVAMU remembers junior biology major Ashley Perez

Ashley Perez PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 14, 2025) - The Prairie View A&M University community is mourning the loss of Ashley Perez, a junior biology major, who passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Ashley, a Richmond, Texas native who grew up in Wallis, was known for her dedication to academics, passion for science, [...]

Shaping the Future of Tech

Resilience has long driven technological advancements and innovations that shape society throughout American history. While inventors like Garrett Morgan, Alice H. Walker, and Mark Dean had limited access to resources and opportunities, they persevered. As the founder of TechBesties, an organization with a mission to uplift women and allies in tech through inclusive programs, impactful [...]

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY EXPERTS AVAILABLE FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH INSIGHTS

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (February 3, 2025) - Prairie View A&M University is proud to announce that a distinguished group of faculty members from various disciplines are available to provide expert insights and perspectives for news programs during Black History Month.

KUTX: Meet pioneering jazz musician and Austin Music Hall of Fame inductee Ernie Mae Miller

Ernest ā€œErnieā€ Mae Miller was born Ā in 1927 in Austin, Texas. She was the granddaughter of theĀ famous educator LC Anderson. He served as Prairie View A&M University’s principal before serving as the principal of LC Anderson High School which was later named after him.

New research at PVAMU to help build equitable, sustainable future for Gulf Coast region

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 27, 2025) – According to Census records, over 16 million people live in the Gulf of Mexico region, which includes counties in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and western Florida. At the same time, this area is home to multifaceted and complex challenges typically widely triggered by natural disasters. Enter the [...]