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KPRC-TV: A closer look at PVAMU’s new Blackstone LaunchPad program for budding entrepreneurs

Prairie View A&M University is launching an initiative dedicated to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.

PVAMU College of Business VITA program offering free tax assistance

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 3, 2024) ā€“ Prairie View A&M University's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program organized by a team of College of Business faculty, staff and students, is back, providing free tax preparation services to individuals and families in need this tax season. Operated in collaboration with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, VITA aims [...]

PVAMU receives $1.7M donation from bp America, Shell Energy for establishment of energy trading program

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 6, 2024) ā€“ Today, Prairie View A&M University announced that it had received a combined donation of $1,675,250 from bp America (NYSE: BP) and Shell Energy North America (US) L.P. (ā€œShell Energyā€) to support the establishment of a dedicated energy trading program in its College of Business. The funding and development [...]

Mr. PVAMU makes University history as first to win Mister HBCU title

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 19, 2024) - The 20th Annual Mister HBCU Kingsā€™ Leadership Competition took place last month in St. Louis, Missouri, and for the first time in Prairie View A&M University history, Mr. PVAMU won the crown. Houston native Hunter Waldon first came to ā€œThe Hillā€ on a baseball scholarship with dreams of [...]

Empowering Innovation: PVAMU debuts Blackstone LaunchPad to support next generation of entrepreneurs, professionals

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 15, 2024) ā€“ On Feb. 12, Prairie View A&M University hosted a groundbreaking event to inaugurate the Blackstone LaunchPad on campus, marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. The event was the culmination of a $10 million commitment across Texas dedicated to entrepreneur success and [...]

PVAMUā€™s Top 15 Moments of 2023

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 22, 2023) - 2023 was a remarkable year for Prairie View A&M University! Here are some of the most significant achievements captured during the past 365 days right here on ā€œThe Hill.ā€ Prairie View A&M University achieves the prestigious designation as ā€˜Innovation and Economic Prosperity University.ā€™ The Association of Public [...]

Recent PVAMU MBA gradā€™s research paper receives international recognition

Nakiayah Patterson '23 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 20, 2023) ā€” In the dynamic realm of business academia, excellence shines through the collaborative efforts of individuals like Nakiayah Patterson '23, a dedicated and recent Master of Business Administration graduate of the College of Business at Prairie View A&M University. Before graduating from PVAMU this [...]

PV Grad Christianna Woodard: I am making my grandmotherā€™s wish my reality

My name is Christianna Woodard. I'm from Sacramento, California, but I grew up in San Antonio, Texas. I'm finishing my first degree in management at Prairie View A&M University. Years ago, my grandmother was accepted into Prairie View, but she decided to move to California instead of pursuing school, which ended up being a huge [...]

2023-12-04T11:29:26-06:00December 4, 2023|College of Business, News, Opinions, PV Grads, Student News|

The Endowed Effect

Endowed professors hold a distinctive and revered position within the academic landscape of Prairie View A&M University. These distinguished faculty members embody excellence in teaching, research and service. These endowed positions serve as a testament to the Universityā€™s dedication to intellectual growth, cutting-edge research and the cultivation of exceptional talent. Indeed, endowed professors embody the [...]

The Business Journals: These business degrees at PVAMU are designed with the executive in mind

Prairie View A&M University is theĀ second-oldest public institutionĀ of higher education in the state of Texas. It is a historically Black college/university that, since its inception in 1876, has opened its doors to any and every person ā€“ inside and outside of Texas ā€“ seeking a first-class, four-year university experience. The university has more than 50 [...]