Sh-Shanna Ellington '24, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 2, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University alumna Dr. Sh-Shanna Ellington '24, armed with the “can-do” spirit instilled in her at the University, has been promoted to Superintendent of Police in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). It is a milestone moment not just of personal
My PhD journey was anything but traditional. I began this chapter at the age of 60, after being out of school for 35 years. When I earned my master’s degree in 1986, computers were not yet a part of everyday academic life. I vividly remember submitting punch cards in the computer lab to process data
Angela T. Sanders My journey to earning a Doctor of Philosophy at Prairie View A&M University is a testimony of faith, resilience, and purpose. I was literally born and raised in public housing in Marianna, Arkansas, the sixth of nine children. My mother, Rosie Lee Sanders, a woman of extraordinary courage, returned to
Growing up in Houston, Texas, I always knew I wanted to work in the healthcare field. I once imagined becoming a doctor, but as I entered college, my vision shifted toward nursing, a change that felt natural. During my nursing coursework, one class in particular—Obstetrics and Pediatrics, ignited a passion I did not yet know
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is represented among this year’s Texas A&M University System honorees, with one faculty member and one extension professional selected for prestigious regents-level distinctions. Aliakbar Montazer Haghighi, Ph.D. The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents approved the designation of 17 faculty members
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 7, 2025) – Between fixing AC units with his dad and competing in robotics competitions, Kolade Shofoluwe says he has always been fascinated by technology. Shofoluwe, now pursuing a master’s in computer science at Prairie View A&M University, said, “I’ve always chased the next problem to solve. Cybersecurity stood out to
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PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 7, 2025) – Dr. LaKisha Atkins was drawn to Prairie View A&M University for its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, hailed as “the only one of its kind” in the Gulf Coast region. She was seeking more than just a credential. She wanted to experience the spirit of a Historically
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 21, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is gearing up to celebrate the achievements of an estimated 281 degree candidates during its 114th Summer Commencement Convocation. The ceremony is set to take place Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome). This