PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 8, 2026) – In recognition of World Health Day, Prairie View A&M University is highlighting students who are advancing research that supports healthier communities. Laura Upchurch Junior Human Nutrition and Food major Laura Upchurch is exploring how mentorship impacts student belonging and academic success, work that reflects a broader
Ram Ray, professor in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, secured a nearly $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support a new initiative to prepare the HBCU’s students for careers in agricultural trade.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 2, 2026) — From backyard gardens to large-scale farms, how plants grow can make all the difference. A Prairie View A&M University researcher is taking a closer look at that process and how it could help crops become more productive and resilient. Tesfamichael Kebrom, Ph.D. Dr. Tesfamichael Kebrom, a
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 24, 2026) - On National Agriculture Day, Prairie View A&M University is spotlighting a new investment in student success and the future of agriculture. Ram Ray, Ph.D. Dr. Ram Ray, a professor in PVAMU’s College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, has secured a nearly $600,000 grant from the
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Rodeo Houston is asking you to take a second look in the mirror before attending, as they release updates to their dress code. This comes after an onslaught of social media posts about what some people are choosing to wear to the event. Between the boots, hats, and denim. If you're attending
This years’ experience was made even more meaningful through the intentional invitation of four PVAMU students representing the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) and the College of Business, who attended as special guests of the D-MARS team.
Among the day's packed schedule of events, the Agriculture Education Committee (in partnership with Prairie View A&M University 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.
PVAMU Student Amri Williams in Thailand PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 25, 2026) – The March 2026 application cycle for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is now open as Prairie View A&M University continues to build momentum in global learning and student achievement. Over the past five years, 23 PVAMU Panthers have received
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCstUO-Sdm0 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
Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits are some of the few fruits we regularly handle more than we eat. We peel them, zest 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