PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 23, 2026) - The PVAMU Emergency Management Team, public safety partners, and the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the weather conditions. This system is expected to pass through Waller and Harris Counties on Saturday evening, bringing multiple days of below-freezing temperatures and the potential for wintry precipitation. While it is
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 7, 2026) - As Prairie View A&M University enters a new year, several academic units are welcoming new leadership, reflecting continued momentum around student success, academic excellence, and strategic growth across the institution. The leadership changes include the launch of University College, new leadership for the Honors College, and the appointment
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 5, 2025) - Two accomplished Prairie View A&M University alumni will return to “The Hill” 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
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
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,
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,
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
J. Robert “Bob” McKee PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 22, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) President Tomikia P. LeGrande announced today that J. Robert “Bob” 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
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
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