Faculty PROfiles: Sociology professor finds joy in teaching, joining with ‘Standard-Bearers” of excellence at PVAMU

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 26, 2022) - Prairie View A&M University Assistant Professor of Sociology Dr. Michael D. Royster is no stranger to the classroom, as his educational teaching journey began nearly 28 years ago. “My teaching career began in 1993 in the Texas Public School System, including Houston I.S.D., Royal I.S.D., and Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D.

Faculty PROfiles: Student development in the field of psychology research often begins with conversation, stories

Logan Yelderman, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (August 3, 2021) - Assistant Professor Logan Yelderman, Ph.D., typically begins his classes at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) with a story. They are usually relevant to his lectures in psychology, such as how scorpion venom affects ion channels in the brain or how sharks use mechanoreceptors

Faculty PROfiles: Real-world lessons from a hands-on engineering and legal scholar

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 29, 2021) - Engineer. Attorney. Teacher. Students in Dr. Lealon Martin’s chemical engineering thermodynamics, process modeling and simulation, and senior design classes at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) are getting an assistant professor with an intriguing background and a lot on his plate. And, in his words, they are getting someone

PVAMU’s Beverly Roberts tapped for The Texas A&M University System’s top teaching award

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 20, 2021) - “I haven't been teaching very long,” Beverly Roberts ’72 ’78 said. “I've only been teaching for 49 years.” Beverly Roberts ’72 ’78 It’s that kind of winning attitude that has led Roberts, Prairie View A&M University’s (PVAMU) interim director of Clinical Teaching and Field Experiences, to

Faculty PROfiles: PVAMU biology professor wins presidential award, honoring career in teaching, research, and service

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - Educators have a unique opportunity to shape students’ futures. The best ones not only share knowledge but also inspire, challenge, and spark curiosity to make learning a lifelong journey. When a student encounters an exceptional teacher, it can change his or her life. E. Gloria C. Regisford, Ph.D. Prairie

Faculty PROfiles: Second-generation PVAMU alumna returns to lead the classroom

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (December 1, 2020) - Katina L. Thomas, Ed.D., joined the faculty of Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) in the fall of 2018. It was a full-circle moment for Thomas, who graduated from PVAMU in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies after following in the footsteps of her parents, brother, and

Faculty PROfiles: PVAMU professor, alumna pays it forward through teaching

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (October 9, 2020) - Andrea McDonald, Ph.D., a native Jamaican, never dreamed she would earn a college degree, let alone three. She was born to loving parents, who were teenagers with limited education. Despite her parents’ educational experiences, they taught the idea that having a good education would be most important to

Faculty PROfiles: Mathematics Professor Aliakbar Haghighi prepares students for competitive job market

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (August 28, 2020) - When Aliakbar Montazer Haghighi left his 17-year post at Benedict College in South Carolina (and before that, teaching and researching in Iran, Canada, and California), he knew he wanted to continue his career at a historically black college and university (HBCU). Aliakbar Haghighi, Ph.D. “Having taught

PVAMU Faculty PROfiles: Prof. Hoston helping students, fellow faculty fulfill potentials

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 30, 2020) - While William T. Hoston, Ph.D., only joined Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) last fall, he has wasted no time immersing himself in the community. William T. Hoston, Ph.D. Currently a professor of political science, director of the Mellon Center for Faculty Excellence, and interim associate dean

PVAMU Faculty PROfiles: Prof. Crawford teaches students about importance of African American history

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 29, 2020) - When Malachi D. Crawford, Ph.D., was growing up, he would often sit in his room, near the wall, and write in the air, occasionally turning around to explain a concept to his imaginary students. Since he’d often been kicked out of class for being disruptive, it was more

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