PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 17, 2024) - As we prepare to return to in-person operations following this week's arctic weather, you will find pertinent information below that will assist in the transition. Spring 2024 Registration Spring 2024 registration will remain open until Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Students who still need to register for classes or [...]
Dr. Kareem Jordan I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kareem Jordan has been named Dean of the College of Juvenile Justice (COJJ) effective June 1, 2024, pending Texas A&M University System Board approval. An experienced leader in higher education, Dr. Jordan currently serves as Director of Diversity & Inclusion in the School [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 28, 2023) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of General Julius W. Becton, Jr., LTG (Ret.), former President of Prairie View A&M University. General Becton was appointed as the fifth president of his alma mater on December 15, 1989. Known for his extraordinary career in military [...]
Prairie View A&M University Family, I reach out to you today with a heavy heart. As has been reported, shortly after 9 a.m. yesterday morning, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) employee, Kendrick Wilder, was shot and killed by a former employee. Due to the swift response of the Prairie View A&M University Police Department, the [...]
This morning, an incident isolated to the Governor Bill and Vara Daniels Farm and Ranch involving a former employee resulted in a shelter-in-place notification to the campus community. Through the swift action of campus law enforcement, the suspect was detained and taken into custody. No students were injured; however, one victim, a current PVAMU employee, [...]
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 [...]