WATCH: Couple of Panthers (The Canadys)
It's a special digital love segment with the Canadys. Watch their love story as part of Prairie View A&M University's Couple of Panthers series.
From Nigeria to Prairie View: PVAMU master’s student hopes to tackle global health equity
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 31, 2025) - Practicing medicine in Nigeria, Uche Stanley Chukwuemeka saw a lot of malaria cases typical for the tropical region. Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread to humans by mosquitoes. Despite its deadly trait, malaria is preventable and curable. Now, Chukwuemeka wants to take his health career to a global
PVAMU’S FALL 2024 GRADUATES PREPARE TO BE INSPIRED BY TWO TRAILBLAZING WOMEN LEADERS AT COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (December 13, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University is proud to announce its 29th Fall Commencement ceremonies, set to celebrate the achievements of its graduates. The events will take place at the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. The building will feature two distinguished speakers who are leaders in their respective fields.
How one PV Grad’s lifelong dream to be an engineer could change the future of AI
Christina Hastings ‘17 In a field with a severe underrepresentation of Black women, Christina Hastings ‘17 is not your typical engineer. While Prairie View A&M University has garnered a reputation as a leading producer of African American engineers, with the success of programs like the five-year BS/MS tract, the field remains largely dominated
PVAMU’s Top 15 Moments of 2024
2024 was a year to remember at Prairie View A&M University—one filled with hits that struck all the right chords. It was marked by groundbreaking achievements, inspiring milestones and transformative initiatives. From welcoming record-breaking numbers in enrollment and doctoral graduates to unveiling innovative spaces like the Solar Lab, and celebrating remarkable faculty, staff and students,
Breaking Cycles, Building Futures: This PV Grad is on a journey to inspire change
From the vibrant streets of Kingston, Jamaica, to the distinguished halls of Prairie View A&M University, soon-to-be Dr. Sh-Shanna Ellington’s story is one of resilience, service, and boundless ambition. This week, she becomes the first in her family to earn a PhD, a milestone that represents more than personal achievement—it’s a beacon of hope for
PV Grads: Akela Woodard-Mardis
Photo credit: @Bailey.Photography_ My name is Akela Woodard-Mardis, and I am a proud alum of Prairie View A&M University. I earned my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2022, and on December 13, 2024, I will graduate from Prairie View A&M with my master’s degree in juvenile justice. My journey has not been
Prairie View A&M, Texas A&M awarded $2.9 million for biomedical research training program
A multidisciplinary team from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and Texas A&M University recently received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to administer an Institutional Research and Academic Career Development program (IRACDA). The $2.9 million IRACDA award is intended to support collaboration between research-intensive colleges and universities and historically mission-driven institutions that educate underrepresented groups. IRACDA programs train biomedical
PVAMU awarded $1.2M grant to expand, diversify educational diagnosticians in Texas
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 16, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University has been awarded a $1,243,372 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs to launch Project iSPREAD-ED: Innovative and Sustainable Practices for Recruiting, Educating, and Diversifying Educational Diagnosticians. The initiative is aimed at increasing the number of highly qualified, culturally
Q&A on mental health with PVAMU’s Visiting Scholar Dr. LaDrea Ingram
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 11, 2024) – Fresh on the heels of World Mental Health Day, Prairie View A&M University visiting scholar Dr. LaDrea Ingram advises practicing self-care and self-love. Currently, Dr. LaDrea Ingram is an associate research scientist in public health at Yale School of Public Health. She joined PVAMU's School of Public and