Every semester, I tell my students something that often gets them excited about my course. This course is not about memorizing dates, places, and names. It is about learning how to synthesize historical events to be able to understand the past, live in the present, and predict the future. I make this distinction because history
Carmen R. Carter, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 14, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University’s Dr. Carmen R. Carter, inaugural dean of University College and assistant professor of the practice, has been selected to participate in the 2026 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) through the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Carter
PVAMU Engineering Complex PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 9, 2026) — Artificial intelligence is reshaping how the nation approaches everything from cybersecurity to advanced manufacturing, and Prairie View A&M University is now receiving $9.9 million to help shape that future. The U.S. Department of War, through the U.S. Army Materiel Command, awarded PVAMU
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 28, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University is the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Texas to offer a Master of Science in Data Science and Engineering (MSDSE), launching its inaugural cohort this fall. Housed in the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering’s Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering,
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 22, 2026) – As artificial intelligence continues to shape the future of education, research, and industry, Prairie View A&M University’s Regents Professor Chair of Water Security, Dr. Ali Fares, is helping recognize the next generation of innovators. Fares was invited to serve as a judge for the inaugural Presidential AI
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 16, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University’s Dr. Yunxiang Gao has received nearly $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy to support research that could advance future clean energy technologies. Yunxiang Gao, Ph.D. An associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, Gao is leading research focused on carbon
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 9, 2026) – As temperatures continue to rise, researchers at Prairie View A&M University are working to better understand how extreme heat affects livestock and what can be done to help animals stay healthy. Zaira Estrada-Reyes, Ph.D. Dr. Zaira Estrada-Reyes, research associate professor in the College of Agriculture, Food,
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 2, 2026) — As the aviation industry looks for ways to reduce its environmental impact, researchers at Prairie View A&M University have received a $320,000 grant from Shell Global Solutions to help develop cleaner alternatives to traditional jet fuel. Raghava Kommalapati, Ph.D. Ananda Amarasekara, Ph.D. The
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 25, 2026) — Insect infestations can damage stored agricultural products and reduce their quality. A new research project at Prairie View A&M University aims to help address that challenge by developing environmentally friendly ways to protect food during storage. Sameh Abdelwahed, Ph.D. Supported by a $100,000 grant from the
PVAMU employees interact during the 2025 Faculty and Staff Conference PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 23, 2026) – “At Prairie View A&M University, leadership is not just a title. It is a disposition that shapes how we think, how we serve, and how we inspire one another in support of our mission,” said