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Opinion| We Are Not Like Them

Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl LIX performanceĀ Not Like UsĀ took me back to an experience I had when I was a doctoral student. ā€œProfessor X, I know I have to have a control group before initiating this research investigation, I can’t just study Black males without using white males as my norming population, right?ā€ Professor X stepped back [...]

PVAMU HONORS NATIONAL GARDENING DAY BY GROWING SOLUTIONS TO FOOD INSECURITY

As National Gardening Day approaches on April 14, Prairie View A&M University is proud to spotlight its leadership in sustainable gardening and food security through the expansion of its Foodscaping Project. The collaborative initiative is designed to combat food insecurity while beautifying campus landscapes with edible plants.

PVAMU professor secures nearly $700K in grants to combat violence against women, human trafficking

Temilola Salami, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 4, 2025) – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for prevention. At Prairie View A&M University, that mission is being reinforced through groundbreaking research and action. Dr. Temilola Salami, an associate professor of psychology, has secured nearly $700,000 in [...]

Opinion| NATO’s Proxy War Against Russia

Game over. We knew from the beginning how this was going to end. To anyone growing up behind the Iron Curtain, it was crystal clear that Ukraine had no chance against Russia. Power projection is just one of the reasons. More importantly, how strong is the resolve of the belligerents? For Russia, the conflict is [...]

Opinion| Civil Rights Movement Memphis women, including PVAMU faculty member, made a difference

Memphis has long had legendary women pushing the city forward. Among those is Maxine Smith, who taught at Prairie View A&M University and Florida A&M University before teaching at LeMoyne College in Memphis. Her fire for justice was ignited when in 1957 she was denied admission to graduate school at Memphis State University because she [...]

2025-03-27T10:18:50-05:00March 27, 2025|Faculty News, News, Opinions, PV in the News, Women's History|

PVAMU students shine as finalists in 2025 HBCU Battle of the Brains

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 27, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University students showcased their skills and innovation at the 2025 HBCU Battle of the Brains, held earlier this month in Austin, Texas. Competing against 24 other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the PVAMU team impressed judges and advanced to the top seven finalists in [...]

PVAMU Faculty PROfiles: How Professor Ann Johnson ’91 Inspires the Next Generation of Artists

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 21, 2025) – For Ann Johnson '91, art has always been more than just a creative outlet—it’s a way of life. A longtime art professor at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), Johnson describes art as ā€œfreedom.ā€ ā€œThere is a freedom—a freedom of expression—and a power for others to view and think [...]

Houston Chronicle: Professor Tiffany Thomas Comments on Houston’s next generation of leaders?

"So much of the grooming and nurturing of the next generation of Black politicians is happening quietly," said Tiffany Thomas, a Houston City Council member andĀ assistant professor of community development politics at Prairie View A&M University. "There is something to be said about the quiet time, sitting at the feet of elder statesmen."

Trailblazing Women of PVAMU: Educating, Inspiring, and Shaping Generations

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Prairie View A&M University honors four extraordinary women whose dedication to education has not only transformed ā€œThe Hillā€ but has also inspired countless generations of students. Each of these women has spent decades breaking barriers, leading with excellence, and shaping the future of their fields. From mathematics and architecture [...]

Opinion| Life, not Death

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was fatally wounded. This step into immortality has been retold countless times over the past 60 years in movies, books, and documentaries. The controversies that persist surrounding Malcolm X’s death continue to cast a shadow of suspicion over the leadership of the Nation of Islam (NOI) and our federal [...]