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This PVAMU alum has taught over 3,000 girls about cosmetic science and has now opened a STEM classroom

https://youtu.be/eecxlTEeZMA?si=W7DDfiOyiinZQx5Y   Kristen Wells-Collins ’15 ‘18 is inspiring young girls to become chemists. Wells-Collins was raised in an under-resourced community in Beaumont, TX, and said she had limited exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), according to her commentary on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” However, Wells-Collins went on to pursue a degree in chemistry at Prairie View A&M University, according [...]

2026-03-23T10:37:13-05:00January 12, 2026|Alumni News, Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, HBCU News, Latest News, PV in the News, Student News, University Advancement|
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Prairie View A&M University: 2025 Year in Review

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 22, 2025) - From historic investments and new academic programs to national student wins and faculty excellence, 2025 was a year that moved Prairie View A&M University forward in powerful ways. Opening Doors: New Programs, Facilities, and Innovation 2025 marked a year of bold launches and forward-looking investments designed to expand [...]

2026-03-23T10:31:00-05:00December 22, 2025|Athletics, Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, Business Affairs, College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, College of Business, College of Juvenile Justice, College of Nursing, Events, Faculty News, Graduate School, HBCU News, International Impact, John B. Coleman Library, Latest News, Office of the President/Administration, Philanthropy, Research and Innovation, Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, School of Architecture, School of Public and Allied Health, Staff News, Strategy and Transformation, Student Affairs, Student News, The Honors Program, University Advancement, University Police Department, Whitlowe R. Green College of Education|
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PVAMU receives $1.98M state grant to support Texas semiconductor workforce

PVAMU Engineering Complex PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 19, 2025) - Prairie View A&M University is expanding its role in one of Texas’ most critical and fast-growing industries. Governor Greg Abbott has awarded the University a $1.98 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant to support a workforce development initiative that prepares students for high-demand [...]

2025-12-19T10:15:12-06:00December 19, 2025|HBCU News, Latest News, Philanthropy, PV in the News, Research and Innovation, Roy G. Perry College of Engineering|
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PVAMU heads to Atlanta for 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 8, 2025) - Fresh off a commanding win on championship weekend, the Prairie View A&M Panthers are officially Atlanta-bound. PVAMU punched its ticket to the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl by defeating Jackson State on Saturday, December 6, in the SWAC Championship, capping an electric afternoon at Veteran Stadium in Jackson, Miss., [...]

2025-12-08T08:46:34-06:00December 8, 2025|Athletics, HBCU News, Latest News, Staff News, Student News|
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PVAMU hosts State of Black Design Conference, celebrating creativity, culture, collaboration

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 19, 2025) – The 2025 State of Black Design (SoBD) conference welcomed a dynamic mix of designers, creatives, students, and industry professionals to Prairie View A&M University this fall in a vibrant celebration of design and culture. Photography by Cory Dixon (@cdixonphotos) Held Oct. 30-Nov. 1, the conference aims [...]

2025-11-18T16:29:35-06:00November 19, 2025|Alumni News, Events, Faculty News, HBCU News, Latest News, School of Architecture, Student News|
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PVAMU Volleyball secures SWAC Regular Season Championship, Football clinches SWAC Western Division Title

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 17, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University capped an exciting weekend of athletics with top-notch performances from both its volleyball and football programs. Lady Panthers Clinch SWAC Regular Season Championship The PVAMU volleyball team clinched the SWAC Regular Season Championship with a three-set sweep over Grambling State on Friday in Louisiana, [...]

2025-11-19T14:22:53-06:00November 17, 2025|Athletics, HBCU News, Latest News, Student News|
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PVAMU’s new scholar-in-residence, Dr. Princess Williams, continues her mission to empower voters

Princess H. Williams, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 3, 2025) – She couldn’t vote yet. So, she registered her entire family. Dr. Princess Williams has been empowering others’ voting rights since high school. Prairie View A&M University’s first Scholar-in-Residence at the Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice is a lifelong political [...]

2025-11-03T11:02:40-06:00November 3, 2025|Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, Faculty News, HBCU News, Latest News, R.J.S. Center for Race and Justice, Staff News|
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PVAMU’s Dean Bartee marks first 100 days with Homecoming announcement to support future educators

RoSusan D. Bartee, Ph.D. The EDU Ledger (Oct. 30, 2025) - Amid the excitement of homecoming festivities at Prairie View A&M University, Dr. RoSusan D. Bartee delivered news that would ripple far beyond the weekend's celebrations: the launch of a transformative student support fund designed to eliminate financial barriers for future educators. The announcement, [...]

2025-10-30T10:38:56-05:00October 30, 2025|Faculty News, HBCU News, Latest News, Philanthropy, PV in the News, Staff News, Whitlowe R. Green College of Education|
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