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Dr. Munir Quddus Leaving Position as Dean of College of Business

Munir Quddus, Ph.D. Dr. Munir Quddus has informed me of his decision to leave the dean's role in the College of Business (COB) and return to the faculty at the end of the fall 2024 semester. During his 23-year tenure as dean, the COB has experienced unprecedented growth and dynamism.Ā From attaining "initial" AACSB [...]

NOAA: Understanding Forecast Information

National Weather Service forecast products can tell you a lot about what is expected to happen with a storm, including the storm’s paths, rainfall amounts, wind speeds, and more. There is a lot of information available days ahead of a storm, and it is important to understand what it means.

2024-05-07T14:30:37-05:00May 7, 2024|Campus Announcements, News|

NOAA: Tips for Preparing Before Hurricane Season

The best time to prepare is before hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.

2024-05-07T14:31:27-05:00May 6, 2024|Campus Announcements, News|

Waller County Public Notice: Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

In coordination with Waller County, the Cities' of: Brookshire, Hempstead, Pattison, Prairie View, and Waller, the Town of Pine Island; Independent School Districts (ISD): Katy, Royal, and Waller, Prairie View A&M University, and the following special districts: Waller Harris ESD 200, Brookshire-Katy Drainage District, Brookshire Municipal Water, and San Jacinto River Authority, are updating the [...]

2024-05-02T09:59:10-05:00May 2, 2024|Campus Announcements, News|

Dr. Dorie Gilbert to Leave Post as Dean of Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences

Dorie J. Gilbert, Ph.D. Effective August 31, 2024, Dr. Dorie Gilbert will leave her post as the dean of the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences to return to a full-time faculty role. Dr. Gilbert joined PVAMU in the fall of 2019 as dean of graduate studies and [...]

United Airlines Vice President Phil Griffith named PVAMU’s Spring 2024 Commencement Speaker

Phil Griffith PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 10, 2024) - United Airlines’ Houston hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport serves the nation’s fourth-largest city, taking passengers as far away as Latin America, Europe and Australia. Next month, its vice president, Phil Griffith, is set to speak to Prairie View A&M University’s graduating spring class. [...]

PVAMU Provost Search Finalists: Campus Visit and Open Forum

Prairie View A&M University's Search Committee for the position of Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs is pleased to host three finalists for campus visits on April 2-3, 4-5, and 11-12, 2024. Besides meeting different groups during the day, each candidate has been asked to make a public presentation on his/her background, vision [...]

Remembering Dr. Richard Wilkins, dedicated faculty member of 33 years

Richard Wilkins, Ph.D. Dear PVAMU Family, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr. Richard Wilkins, an esteemed faculty member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and Associate Dean of Research for the College of Engineering.Ā Dr. WilkinsĀ dedicated 33 years of service to the College of EngineeringĀ at Prairie [...]

PVAMU to hold three Spring 2024 Commencement exercises

Greetings, Class of 2024! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Commencement is a milestone moment in your life, symbolizing years of hard work and dedication. Our goal is to make your ceremony both meaningful and memorable. We recognize that we've encountered some previous challenges throughout the years, with extreme weather conditions impacting our outdoor ceremonies. After [...]

Remembering Dr. Samuel Sampson ’92, PVAMU Regional Program Specialist

Dr. Samuel Sampson '92 Dear PVAMU Family, The College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources family sadly announces the passing of our beloved colleague, Dr. Samuel Sampson, Regional Program Specialist with Prairie View A&M University Extension. In addition to being a dedicated team member, he was a proud Panther inducted into the PVAMU [...]