There is a popular saying that “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” Scholars and supporters seeking to ensure the continuance of African American Studies programs in America as it approaches its Golden Jubilee celebration surely have a feeling of Deja’ Vu for the following reason. Due to shifting political winds occurring [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 29, 2025) – When Labor Day Classic weekend wraps up and football fans go home, for some, the friendly rivalry will not stop there. The weeklong celebration, hosted by Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and Texas Southern University (TSU), has long marked the friendly rivalry between Texas’ two iconic Historically Black [...]
Joel B. Thornton, MSOM, MSIS, CPA Dear Prairie View A&M University Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Joel B. Thornton, MSOM, MSIS, CPA, as the inaugural Dean of Libraries at Prairie View A&M University, effective October 20, 2025. This historic appointment reflects the University’s commitment to elevating the role of the Libraries in advancing [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 21, 2025) – Every year, Prairie View A&M University takes a moment to celebrate the people who bring its mission to life—those who teach, research, advise, and support students with dedication, creativity, and care. This year was no different. During the 2025 Faculty and Staff Awards Recognition Luncheon, held as [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 19, 2025) – Students, both current and former, fondly refer to Prairie View A&M as “The Hill,” a place where they’ve overcome challenges, grown personally, built lifelong friendships, and crossed the graduation stage reflecting on how far they've come and how high they've climbed. For former student Paul Gerke, reaching the [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 31, 2025) – Some leaders are built, and some are born. Rising junior and political science major Raniyah Edwards has always felt confident championing new ideas and using her voice to advocate for what’s right. She is not only a student leader but a first-generation trailblazer who understands the power of [...]
Isaac Jones PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 28, 2025) – At Prairie View A&M University, students aren’t just studying science, they’re actively shaping it. Through hands-on involvement in groundbreaking research, students like Isaac Jones are helping advance scientific knowledge in fields that impact communities and drive innovation. A biology major now in his third [...]
Dr. Mathew Knowles PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 17, 2025) - The Office of the President at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) proudly announces the launch of the Presidential Executive-in-Residence Program, an exciting new initiative designed to connect students and faculty with influential global leaders whose careers have transformed industries and inspired innovation across [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 8, 2025) – Ian Ainomugisha, a senior mathematics major at Prairie View A&M University, is making waves in the research world. His recent study on the behavior of solitary waves—powerful single forms of energy that travel without changing shape—was published in a top-tier academic journal. The project, completed under the guidance [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 7, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University's fifth TEDxPVAMU event, themed “Dreaming Forward: Building Sustainability,” is now available on the TEDx platform, which reaches nearly 43 million subscribers worldwide. Released just a few weeks ago, the event highlights the University’s ongoing commitment to thought leadership and innovation in sustainability. Held [...]
