Rendering of PVAMU's Teaching & Academic Student Support Services Building PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is set to break ground on its newest campus addition—the Teaching & Academic Student Support Services Building—on Friday, March 28. Designed to centralize critical student services, this state-of-the-art facility underscores PVAMU’s commitment
Comptroller Glenn Hegar HOUSTON, Texas (March 10, 2025) — The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents on Friday selected Comptroller Glenn Hegar as the sole finalist to be chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. Hegar, a Republican, has served in the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate before first being
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