In my family, education is foundational. Howard University, University of the District of Columbia, South Carolina State University, Alabama A&M University, North Carolina Central University, and now Prairie View A&M University: HBCUs have always been at the forefront of how we pursue further education. From a young age, my parents have always instilled in me [...]
In the latest episode of AWHONN Insights, we explore how Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) are shaping the future of nursing. Featuring guests Dr. Alyssa Harris (Dean at Prairie View A&M University), Cynthia Hearn (UNCF College Success Coach), and Ambrose Price II (UNCF Relationship Manager), the conversation dives [...]
Astronaut Neil Armstrong once said, “Research is creating new knowledge.” Astronomer Carl Sagan stated, “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” At Prairie View A&M University, there are nearly two dozen locations where the limits of knowledge and innovation are being pushed through cutting-edge research.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 6, 2024) - National Read a Book Day, observed annually on Sept. 6, encourages individuals to engage with literature and recognize the cognitive and emotional benefits of reading. Studies show that reading enhances memory, reduces stress and promotes mental stimulation. It's also a good opportunity to just slow down, pick up [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 27, 2024) - As the new academic year begins, Prairie View A&M University is excited to welcome the Class of 2028. Among the incoming 2,000-plus students are five exceptional individuals who bring a wealth of talent, ambition, and dedication to our campus. Their diverse backgrounds and aspirations reflect the spirit of [...]
LaTonya Holman, RN HOUSTON (Aug. 1, 2024) – Jonas Nursing, a leading advocate for doctoral nursing education in the U.S., in partnership with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), has proudly named LaTonya Holman, RN, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing, as [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 18, 2024) - Two leaders in nursing from Prairie View A&M University are making history by being inducted into the first class of 176 Fellows selected for the newly established Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing. Dr. Allyssa Harris, RN, PhD, WHNP-BC, dean and professor in the College of Nursing at [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 30, 2024) – In a night filled with anticipation and excitement this spring semester, Chloe Tolbert and Alexander Kirk emerged as the newly crowned 2024-2025 Miss and Mister Prairie View A&M University. Tolbert, a rising senior from Dallas, became the 92nd Miss PVAMU, while Kirk, a rising senior from Pontiac, Michigan, [...]
By the time Dominick Bibbs entered high school, the episodes of excruciating pain—“crises,” as sickle cell disease patients call them—had increased in frequency from twice a month to twice a week. The pain would target his knees and elbows, sometimes his lower back. At times, it was sharp, stabbing; others, it was a dull, diffused [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 15, 2024) - On the heels of National Nurses Week, Prairie View A&M University’s nursing programs have been named among the top in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report. The MSN Program is No. 5 in Texas and No. 117 in the nation, and the Doctor of Nursing [...]
