On Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, and Thursday, Nov. 2, the West Gate, the entrance at Farm-to-Market 1098 and L.W. Minor Street, will close to through traffic from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. the following day. On Friday, Nov. 3, the West Gate will close at 6 p.m. and remain closed until Saturday, Nov. 4 [...]
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 [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 30, 2023) - The 28th Fall Commencement for undergraduate and graduate candidates is Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome). Graduating students will be allotted ten (10) tickets, which will be distributed through each College and School beginning November 27, 2023. [...]
Colleagues: As we envision the University’s long-term strategic direction to strengthen student success and academic excellence, I am announcing the following leadership updates: Student Affairs Leadership Effective October 1, 2023, Dr. Beverly Copeland will transition from Vice President of Student Affairs to the role of Special Assistant to the President for Special Projects for the [...]
Keith Jemison, Ed.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 31, 2023) - Effective Sept. 1, Keith Jemison, Ed.D., Associate Vice President for Public Safety & Chief of Police for Prairie View A&M University, will assume a new role at The Texas A&M University System in College Station as the first-ever Associate Vice Chancellor, Law Enforcement [...]
Dear Students, It is with deep regret that I inform you about the death of one of our Prairie View A&M University students on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Our fallen Panther is De’ja N. Prater, a junior majoring in accounting. She was born in Cottonport, LA, and resided in Fort Worth, TX, before coming to [...]
Dear Students: At the end of Panther Camp, a week-long transition to college, many students were impacted by heat-related issues at the program's final event. Medical and safety personnel responded quickly to support impacted students, and our team diligently observed the affected students for several hours thereafter. As we thoroughly review the decision-making process surrounding [...]
Dear Students, As we embark on a new academic year, I want to take a moment to recognize and commend your tenacity, commitment, and unrelenting effort during this past year. Your presence at Prairie View has been a positive light that inspires us to be our best selves. Continue to make strides toward your academic, [...]
I am pleased to announce Dr. Anthony Harris as the interim dean of the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education, effective August 15, 2023. Harris brings to the position administrative and academic experience commensurate with this appointment. As Professor and Head of the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling (ELAC), he has developed productive and [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 3, 2023) - Prairie View A&M University has selected Anton Goff as its new Athletics Director, PVAMU President Tomikia P. LeGrande announced today. A seasoned athletic administrator, Goff currently serves as Senior Associate Athletics Director at Northern Illinois University. In this capacity, he oversees all student athlete-academic support services for NIU’s [...]
