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Opinion| The Killing of Sonya Massey

Sadly, here we go again. Another Black life was extinguished at the hands of someone who should not have been in law enforcement. On July 6, 2024, a 36-year-old mother of two, Ms. Sonya Massey, called law enforcement to investigate a possible intruder. What seemed like a routine interaction between a citizen and an officer [...]

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New book featuring criminologists at PVAMU addresses youth violence in Caribbean

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 24, 2024) - The Caribbean is one of the most violent regions in the world, according to World Bank. The number of homicides per person in the Caribbean and Latin America is five times higher than in North America and 10 times higher than in Asia. The Caribbean has been called [...]

PVAMU’s new Agletics initiative combines agriculture, athletics

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 5, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University student-athlete Myles McHaney IV ’24 recently earned a master’s degree in juvenile justice. As the first Agletics ambassador, the PVAMU alumnus is serious about his faith, fitness, and football. His demeanor, achievements, and future goals made him an obvious choice to represent the new [...]

First-Gen Forward: William McPhail Jr. is repurposing sacrifice into triumph

William McPhail Jr. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 17, 2024) - Some people take years to find their purpose, the thing that gives them direction and meaning. But others, like William McPhail Jr., are born with a veil, gifted with the vision to see their destiny from day one. ā€œI have always been interested [...]

Opinion| Empowering Women in Law Enforcement

I have been in public service for over 30 years, and female representation in policing has been a topic of conversation since I engaged in the field. As one of the few women in the early and mid-2000s at my agency, I often would have schools, colleges, and various organizations ask me to come and [...]

PVAMU’s new dean of College of Juvenile Justice to begin role this June

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 [...]

PV Grad Sade S. Vega: A Tribute to a Mother’s Enduring Life and Love

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 5, 2023) - Sade S. Vega remembers her high school commencement ceremony as a joyous and solemn occasion. As she scanned the crowd and saw all the familiar faces smiling back and cheering her name, she couldn't help but notice that one person was missing. "My mother's absence was deeply felt. [...]

ā€˜Road Map to Law School’ paves way for new opportunities for PVAMU students

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 20, 2023) - The Don K. Clark Building Auditorium at Prairie View A&M University was bustling with students and various panelists for the first-ever Center for Careers and Professional Development Road Map to Law School event. Students whispered in anticipation about what to expect and why they needed an occasion like [...]

PVAMU hosts panel discussion on childhood trauma, incarceration, healing

https://www.youtube.com/live/Gf9D3-reOYU?si=YfaagEiKRCfQPRgD Ā  PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 10, 2023) – The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University recently convened a significant panel discussion titled "Living Beyond Childhood Trauma and Incarceration." This event focused on critical issues surrounding childhood trauma, incarceration and the path to healing. The Panelists The panel featured distinguished guests [...]

Securing the Future: PVAMU launches interdisciplinary cybersecurity minor

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 28, 2023) – The world has seen record-high reports of data breaches and identity fraud in recent years, further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the increasing threats in the U.S. and worldwide, Prairie View A&M University has launched an interdisciplinary cybersecurity minor that is open to all majors. [...]