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Two distinguished alumni to address PVAMU’s Fall 2025 graduates

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 5, 2025) - Two accomplished Prairie View A&M University alumni will return to ā€œThe Hillā€ to address graduates during the University’s 30th Fall Commencement exercises, December 12-13, 2025. Dr. Tarrynce Robinson, Superintendent of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District in Wisconsin, will speak at the ceremony for master’s and doctoral candidates [...]

2025-11-06T11:18:29-06:00November 5, 2025|Alumni News, Campus Announcements, Events, Latest News|

Campus Safety Update

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 2, 2025) - Earlier today, Prairie View A&M University’s Police Department received a tip from a member of our university community regarding a potential safety threat. The tip was thoroughly investigated in collaboration with law enforcement partners, resulting in a student being taken into custody. The University takes all matters of [...]

2025-10-02T18:45:06-05:00October 2, 2025|Campus Announcements, Latest News|

Campus Safety Message

Dear Panther Community, The University is taking elevated safety precautions due to more frequent safety threats to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and higher education institutions nationwide. You will notice a heightened police presence in and around campus as we continue to investigate any threats to all PVAMU campuses. We partner regularly with local, state, [...]

2025-10-02T12:20:02-05:00September 30, 2025|Campus Announcements, Latest News|

Campus Safety Update

We are aware of recent reports concerning lockdowns and threats at several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). We want to reassure our community that no threats have been made against our University at this time. Campus operations, to include classes, scheduled events, and daily activities, continue as scheduled. While we remain vigilant and prepared, [...]

2025-09-11T14:06:59-05:00September 11, 2025|Campus Announcements, Latest News|

PVAMU appoints Joel B. Thornton as Inaugural Dean of Libraries

Joel B. Thornton, MSOM, MSIS, CPA Dear Prairie View A&M University Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment ofĀ Joel B. Thornton, MSOM, MSIS, CPA, as theĀ inaugural Dean of LibrariesĀ at Prairie View A&M University, effectiveĀ October 20, 2025. This historic appointment reflects the University’s commitment to elevating the role of the Libraries in advancing [...]

McKee named Chief Financial Officer at PVAMU

J. Robert ā€œBobā€ McKee PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 22, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) President Tomikia P. LeGrande announced today that J. Robert ā€œBobā€ McKee has been appointed Senior Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 8, 2025. McKee brings to PVAMU a distinguished career spanning more [...]

PVAMU to end Men’s, Women’s Tennis Programs

pvpanthers.com PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 4, 2025) — Today, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced the conclusion of its Men’s and Women’s Tennis Programs, effective immediately, as part of a broader strategic realignment within Panther Athletics. This decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of the University’s athletic portfolio and is rooted in a commitment [...]

PVAMU mourns loss of Dr. Dwedor W. Ford, Director and Associate Professor of Kinesiology

Dwedor Weslyne Ford, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 23, 2025) – The Prairie View A&M University community mourns the loss of Dr. Dwedor Weslyne Ford, a respected educator, leader, and mentor who served as director and associate professor of kinesiology in the School of Public and Allied Health. Dr. Ford passed away on [...]

Google leader to address PVAMU’s summer class of 2025

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 21, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is gearing up to celebrate the achievements of an estimated 281 degree candidates during its 114th Summer Commencement Convocation. The ceremony is set to take place Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the William ā€œBillyā€ J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome). This [...]

PVAMU launches Presidential Executive-in-Residence Program with Dr. Mathew Knowles

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 [...]