From The Hill to the Vineyard: Why Martha’s Vineyard is part of PVAMU’s 150-year story

A sesquicentennial celebration connects Prairie View A&M University’s history of educational opportunity with a place shaped by generations of community, achievement, and legacy. Prairie View, Texas | August 11, 2026 Prairie View A&M University’s presence on Martha’s Vineyard during its Sesquicentennial is more than a stop on an anniversary tour. It links two histories

2026-08-11T16:45:28-05:00August 11, 2026|Events, HBCU News, Latest News, Sesquicentennial Celebration|

PVAMU: 150 Years in the Making, From Six Graduates to More Than 87,000 Alumni

As Summer Commencement launches the University's Sesquicentennial celebration, the ceremony reflects a legacy built by generations of Panthers and the promise of those still to come. Prairie View, Texas | August 6, 2026 The applause lasts only a few moments after names are called and degrees are conferred. Families cheer, cameras flash,

Forbes ranks PVAMU among America’s elite public HBCUs

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 4, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University has been ranked among the nation's top three public Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Forbes' inaugural "Top HBCUs" list. This places PVAMU among an elite group of 20 institutions (10 private and 10 public) recognized for setting graduates up for long-term success.

PVAMU announces 2026 football kickoff times

PVPanthers.com PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 26, 2026) – Prairie View A&M Athletics has announced kickoff times for the Panthers' 2026 football season, highlighted by five home contests at Panther Stadium and several key Southwestern Athletic Conference matchups. Under the leadership of second-year head coach Tremaine Jackson, the Panthers will open the 2026 campaign on

2026-06-26T08:03:43-05:00June 26, 2026|Athletics, Events, HBCU News, Latest News, Staff News, Student News|

‘Dear Prairie View’ to bring PVAMU’s 150-year legacy to the stage in historic world premiere

Photo courtesy: performingartshouston.org PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 22, 2026) – As Prairie View A&M University marks its sesquicentennial, its story will be told in a new way through a performance that celebrates the institution's legacy. Dear Prairie View, commissioned by Performing Arts Houston, will make its world premiere Sept. 4–5, 2026, at

PVAMU student-athletes earn SWAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll recognition

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 17, 2026) – Prairie View A&M Athletics continues to demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence as 187 student-athletes were recognized on the 2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Commissioner's Honor Roll. The SWAC Commissioner's Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the

2026-06-17T09:41:09-05:00June 17, 2026|Athletics, HBCU News, Latest News, PV in the News, Student News|

HBCU News: QF forms three new study-abroad partnerships with US universities

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) announced three new study-abroad agreements with American universities during its participation in the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference and Expo, held in Florida, USA. In a statement on Tuesday, QF said that the agreements with Hampton University in Virginia, Xavier University of Louisiana, and Prairie View A&M

2026-06-04T15:57:19-05:00June 4, 2026|HBCU News, International Impact, PV in the News|

Three PVAMU scholars earn prestigious Fulbright research awards

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 2, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University Spring 2025 political science graduate Amya Fedd was completing judicial clerkship work with City of Fort Worth judges when she received the news. She’d been selected for a Fulbright Research Fellowship. Fedd jumped for joy and thanked God; the months of hard work

PVAMU by the Numbers: Research, Innovation & Impact

At Prairie View A&M University, excellence is more than a goal; it’s our foundation. From achieving and strengthening Carnegie R2 status while surpassing the R1 research threshold, to driving more than $50 million in annual research expenditures, PVAMU continues to expand its impact across Texas, the nation, and beyond.

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