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These student leaders of PVAMU’s Undergraduate Medical Academy are illuminating a path of excellence

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 12, 2023) – Call it a collaboration of groundbreaking proportions. The Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy was established in 2004 and represents the partnership between Prairie View A&M University and Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Medicine. The prestigious program attracts students interested in careers as physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and pharmacists. [...]

2023-12-12T13:57:44-06:00December 12, 2023|Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, Latest News, Staff News, Student Legacy, Student News, The Honors Program, Undergraduate Medical Academy|
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PV Grads: Kourtney Jones

Kourtney Jones Hometown:  Garland, Texas Degree:  Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Which organization(s) were you a part of at PVAMU? Lambda Pi Eta: National Honor Society (President) National Society of Leadership and Success Toni Morrison Writing Program (Kevin Powell) Study Abroad (Belize) The Agency Interviewer for KPVU 91.3 How did being a [...]

2023-12-07T13:07:38-06:00December 7, 2023|Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, News, PV Grads, Student News|
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Two PVAMU faculty, staff members receive distinguished awards by The Texas A&M University System

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 5, 2023) – The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents named two Prairie View A&M University employees as recipients of this year’s Regents Professor and Regents Fellow awards for outstanding performance during 2022-2023. Ananda Amarasekara, Ph.D. Ananda Amarasekara, Ph.D., of PVAMU’s Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences, received [...]

2023-12-05T10:35:47-06:00December 5, 2023|Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Faculty News, Latest News, PV in the News, Research and Innovation, Staff News|
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PVAMU’s new choral director is an accomplished educator, musician, composer

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 28, 2023) – Prairie View A&M University, known internationally for its exceptional faculty and respected researchers, has selected distinguished musician Demetrius Robinson as its new music and choral director. Dr. Robinson is a highly regarded music educator, conductor and composer who has performed with the University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, [...]

2023-11-28T14:05:32-06:00November 28, 2023|Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, Faculty News, News, Staff News|
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Faculty PROfiles: PVAMU chemistry professor helping to lead global transition to green energy

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 27, 2023) – Prairie View A&M University Assistant Professor of Chemistry Matthew Minus, Ph.D., was first drawn to the sciences by his curiosity. He always enjoyed building things, so he was intrigued when he learned during his sophomore year in organic chemistry that you could build molecules into drugs. “I knew [...]

2023-11-27T11:37:27-06:00November 27, 2023|Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, Faculty News, Faculty PROfiles, International Impact, Latest News, Research and Innovation|
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Transformation Starts at PVAMU: Meet Reagan Hagewood

Transformation starts at Prairie View A&M University. Meet Reagan Hagewood, a senior biology major and Honors Program student from Nashville, Tennessee. Reagan also holds the coveted title of being a 2023 White House HBCU Scholar. According to Reagan, PVAMU has a transformative student experience, and she wouldn't trade it for the world.

2023-11-09T11:25:39-06:00November 9, 2023|Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, HBCU News, Latest News, Student News, The Honors Program, This Week on The Hill, Videos|
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The Endowed Effect

Endowed professors hold a distinctive and revered position within the academic landscape of Prairie View A&M University. These distinguished faculty members embody excellence in teaching, research and service. These endowed positions serve as a testament to the University’s dedication to intellectual growth, cutting-edge research and the cultivation of exceptional talent. Indeed, endowed professors embody the [...]

2023-12-05T10:18:24-06:00November 6, 2023|Alumni News, Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, College of Business, Editor's Pick, Excellence Lives Here, Faculty News, International Impact, Latest News, Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, School of Architecture, Staff News, Whitlowe R. Green College of Education|
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Opinion| A Lesson in Democracy: Witnessing the removal of America’s Speaker of the House shows the tremendous impact of voting

Upon making the decision to participate in an internship with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, I did not realize that one fateful day, I would have the privilege of experiencing a pivotal moment in American politics. Kevin McCarthy's ousting from his position as Speaker of the House was an event that offered me profound insights [...]

2023-11-03T15:44:57-05:00November 6, 2023|Alumni News, Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, HBCU News, News, Opinions, Student News|
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Remembering BCAS faculty member, Ms. YharNahKeeShah Smith

YharNahKeeShah Smith The Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences is deeply saddened by the loss of Ms. YharNahKeeShah Smith (affectionately called Ya-Ya). Ya-Ya was not only a remarkable faculty member but also a friend to many in the College. Her dedication to her role as a theatre professor [...]

2023-11-01T15:57:23-05:00November 1, 2023|Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, Campus Announcements, Faculty News, News|
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Solar eclipse to ‘ray’diate PVAMU campus with cosmic brilliance on Oct. 14, public welcome

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 13, 2023) – On Oct. 14, 2023, a spectacular solar eclipse, often referred to as the "ring of fire," will grace the skies. Prairie View A&M University will be the only HBCU with an on-campus observatory capable of viewing the eclipse. “This is an exciting time to showcase our state-of-the-art solar [...]

2023-10-13T16:08:01-05:00October 13, 2023|Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, Events, Faculty News, Latest News, Staff News|
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