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Chron.: Black Heritage Day at the Houston rodeo is more than just a concert (CAFNR)

Among the day's packed schedule of events, the Agriculture Education Committee (in partnership withĀ Prairie View A&M UniversityĀ and HISD's Nutrition and Agriculture Department) will host an educational lunch-and-learn for middle school students to explore career paths in the fields of agriculture and nutrition.

Democracy, leadership, legacy come alive at PVAMU’s ā€˜State of The Hill’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCstUO-Sdm0 Ā  PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 19, 2026) – Democracy came alive at Prairie View A&M University during "State of the Hill," when students exemplified leadership and legacy rooted in a democratic spirit. Themed, "Your Voice. Your Hill. Your Legacy," the PVAMU Student Government Association's (SGA) annual address featured an invocation by SGA Chaplain Corey [...]

Martha Stewart: How to Wash Citrus Fruit To Remove Waxes and Germs, According to Food Safety Experts

Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits are some of the few fruits we regularly handle more than we eat. WeĀ peelĀ them,Ā zestĀ them, slice them, and sometimes drop them straight into drinks—rind and all. That naturally raises questions: What’s that waxy coating? Are there germs on the peel? And does organic citrus make any difference? We consulted food safety [...]

Click 2 Houston: Dr. Ali Fares Comments on “Extreme weather can ripple through your community, here’s how to be ready”

ā€œExtreme events impact several principal components of how we live. They impact food, energy, water, and health,ā€ Dr. Fares explains. ā€œImagine energy is used to pump water to distribute it. And also water is needed for drinking… So if energy fails, then the water pumps fail, and we will not be able to get water, [...]

PVAMU EXPERTS AVAILABLE TO EXPLAIN TEXAS ICE STORM IMPACTS USING LESSONS FROM WINTER STORM URI

This PVAMU senior isn’t just studying the environment; she’s learning how to change it

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 16, 2026) — At Prairie View A&M University, change often starts in unexpected places, sometimes in a field, collecting soil samples, and sometimes in a student discovering her voice as a scientist. Malani L. Clark For senior Malani Clark, undergraduate research has been more than a requirement. It has [...]

New year brings academic leadership changes across PVAMU colleges, schools

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 7, 2026) - As Prairie View A&M University enters a new year, several academic units are welcoming new leadership, reflecting continued momentum around student success, academic excellence, and strategic growth across the institution. The leadership changes include the launch of University College, new leadership for the Honors College, and the appointment [...]

Prairie View A&M University: 2025 Year in Review

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 22, 2025) - From historic investments and new academic programs to national student wins and faculty excellence, 2025 was a year that moved Prairie View A&M University forward in powerful ways. Opening Doors: New Programs, Facilities, and Innovation 2025 marked a year of bold launches and forward-looking investments designed to expand [...]

PVAMU professor, program leader receive Regents Professor, Fellow Awards

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is represented among this year’s Texas A&M University System honorees, with one faculty member and one extension professional selected for prestigious regents-level distinctions. Aliakbar Montazer Haghighi, Ph.D. The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents approved the designation of 17 faculty members [...]