Meet Dr. Quincy Moore III, a Professor in the Biology Department and Director of the Honors Program at Prairie View A&M University and the President of the National Association of African American Honors Program. In this episode, he shares about amplifying your personal brand so that you can stand out as a candidate or employee. [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 14, 2023) - Dr. Tammy L. Holmes, a tenured Prairie View A&M University professor, has been honored as a 2023 Black Future Maker through AT&T’s prestigious Dream in Black program. This accolade celebrates visionaries shaping culture, and Holmes stands out for her dedication to connecting students and the Black community with [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 5, 2023) – The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents named two Prairie View A&M University employees as recipients of this year’s Regents Professor and Regents Fellow awards for outstanding performance during 2022-2023. Ananda Amarasekara, Ph.D. Ananda Amarasekara, Ph.D., of PVAMU’s Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences, received [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 28, 2023) – Prairie View A&M University, known internationally for its exceptional faculty and respected researchers, has selected distinguished musician Demetrius Robinson as its new music and choral director. Dr. Robinson is a highly regarded music educator, conductor and composer who has performed with the University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 27, 2023) – Prairie View A&M University Assistant Professor of Chemistry Matthew Minus, Ph.D., was first drawn to the sciences by his curiosity. He always enjoyed building things, so he was intrigued when he learned during his sophomore year in organic chemistry that you could build molecules into drugs. “I knew [...]
Endowed professors hold a distinctive and revered position within the academic landscape of Prairie View A&M University. These distinguished faculty members embody excellence in teaching, research and service. These endowed positions serve as a testament to the University’s dedication to intellectual growth, cutting-edge research and the cultivation of exceptional talent. Indeed, endowed professors embody the [...]
YharNahKeeShah Smith The Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences is deeply saddened by the loss of Ms. YharNahKeeShah Smith (affectionately called Ya-Ya). Ya-Ya was not only a remarkable faculty member but also a friend to many in the College. Her dedication to her role as a theatre professor [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 16, 2023) – In a resounding victory for nutritional science, a team of researchers at Prairie View A&M University has secured a generous $600,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. This funding marks a significant milestone in the battle against worldwide micronutrient deficiencies [...]
Like every year since the founding of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945, October 16 marks World Food Day. This year's theme is 'Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind.' The 2023 World Food Day highlights the dilemma of 2.4 billion people in water-stressed countries and 600 million dependent [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 13, 2023) – On Oct. 14, 2023, a spectacular solar eclipse, often referred to as the "ring of fire," will grace the skies. Prairie View A&M University will be the only HBCU with an on-campus observatory capable of viewing the eclipse. “This is an exciting time to showcase our state-of-the-art solar [...]
