PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 8, 2026) – Dr. Beverly King Miller of Prairie View A&M University is recognized as a Faculty Rising Star, an honor that reflects the impact she has made over more than three decades in education. She has never chased awards, instead measuring success through the confidence and accomplishments of her students.
Hurricane Jimena, 2015; Courtesy: NOAA Although Texas is impacted by many extreme weather events, including droughts, severe storms, tornadoes, and flash floods, hurricanes and tropical storms associated with the Atlantic hurricane season remain among the most destructive due to their ability to produce widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and long-lasting economic impacts. Flooding
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 19, 2026) – Researchers at Prairie View A&M University are finding new ways to turn agricultural waste into something useful for farmers, communities, and the environment. The work centers on biochar, a charcoal-like material made from leftover plant matter such as crop residue. Instead of letting agricultural waste burn or go
https://youtu.be/XuL8mU8zSTc?si=WGmSuRfngFWN8LX2 Texas researchers are sending their smart skin prototype into space where it will endure months of exposure on the International Space Station, tested against harsh conditions to better protect space technology in future missions. A team of Texas researchers is building a shield — not just in the lab, but in space. The
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 13, 2026) - This wasn’t a story we set out to tell. It started with a typical visit to the Prairie View A&M University Meat Science Center for Innovation; the kind of stop you make once a week on Fridays, between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., to pick up the
HOUSTON (May 12, 2026) – As health care challenges become increasingly global, Prairie View A&M University is preparing nursing students to lead beyond the boundaries of Texas classrooms and hospitals. Through an international learning experience in the Netherlands, students and faculty from the PVAMU College of Nursing explored health care delivery through a global lens,
HOUSTON – At Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing, this year’s graduating class is helping meet one of health care’s most urgent needs: a well-prepared, highly skilled workforce. The College’s momentum was visible during this spring’s pinning ceremony, where nine male nursing students were pinned ahead of Saturday’s commencement, the largest group of
From corporate success to purpose-driven leadership, Dean Aneika Simmons shares her journey of taking risks, embracing growth, and shaping the next generation of business leaders at Prairie View A&M University. Her story is a powerful reminder that excellence, grit, and vision can open doors anywhere.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 28, 2026) – As drought conditions continue to strain water resources across Texas and beyond, Prairie View A&M University’s Dr. Ali Fares is contributing to global efforts to better understand and address the growing crisis. "Global Drought and Sustainability" by Elsevier Fares, a University Regents Professor and endowed chair
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 14, 2026) – Global engagement starts with perspective, says Dr. Tammy L. Holmes, a Faculty-in-Residence in Prairie View A&M University’s Department of Languages and Communication. Tammy L. Holmes, EdD A global citizen herself, Dr. Holmes defines global engagement as connection, communication, and consciousness – “the belief that we are