PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 6, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is proud to announce two distinguished speakers for its 143rd Spring Commencement Convocation, set to take place over two days, May 16 and 17, at the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome). Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Friday, May 16 –
PVAMU President Tomikia P. LeGrande and Congressman Sylvester Turner (D-TX) at the University's 112th Summer Commencement Convocation I, along with the entire Prairie View A&M University community, honor the life of Congressman Sylvester Turner. His passing leaves a profound void in our community and in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough
Ashley Perez PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 14, 2025) - The Prairie View A&M University community is mourning the loss of Ashley Perez, a junior biology major, who passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Ashley, a Richmond, Texas native who grew up in Wallis, was known for her dedication to academics, passion for science,
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 23, 2025) - After a delayed start due to this week’s historic winter storm, Prairie View A&M University’s Spring 2025 semester has officially begun. All campuses opened at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, following a temporary closure prompted by icy road conditions. Spring 2025 Registration Continues Students still have time
Eddy F. Carder, Ph.D., J.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 18, 2024) - With great sadness, the Prairie View A&M University community shares the passing of Dr. Eddy Carder, a beloved Lecturer in the Division of Social Sciences of the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences, on December 11,
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 24, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced today that head football coach Leonard McDowell’s contract will not be renewed. McDowell has served as the Panthers’ head coach since 2022. PVAMU athletic director Anton Goff thanked McDowell for his leadership and mentoring of the university’s student-athletes over the past
Prairie View, Texas (Nov. 6, 2024) — Prairie View A&M University is set to honor the achievements of 726 students during its 29th Fall Commencement on December 13-14, 2024. This year’s ceremonies will feature keynote addresses from two prominent leaders in higher education and finance, who are known for their influence in their fields and
Jeff Shaw After a national search led by TM² Executive Search (a subsidiary of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund), in conjunction with a university committee, I am pleased to announce that Mr. Jeff Shaw has been named Vice President for University Advancement, effective November 1, 2024. Mr. Shaw is a seasoned development, alumni relations and non-profit foundation leader
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 1, 2024) – After nearly 14 years, Chancellor John Sharp announced that he is retiring as chancellor of the Texas A&M University System on June 30, 2025. Sharp, the longest-serving chancellor in the System’s history, sent a letter to constituents on Monday thanking past and present regents, system employees, and elected
Representative Ron Reynolds (D-TX) PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 28, 2024) – Prairie View A&M University has announced Texas Representative Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City) as the keynote speaker for its 113th Summer Commencement. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 9 a.m. in the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building, also