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What one PVAMU senior gained from a summer of research at Harvard

Kaelen Baly PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 16, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University senior Kaelen Baly, a psychology major, spent his summer at Harvard University. Baly was part of the Du Bois Scholars Program, a fully funded nine-to ten-week research internship within the Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative. The Initiative ā€œbelieves [...]

PVAMU launches pilot program to support students with sickle cell disease

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 15, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is stepping into a national leadership role with the launch of the Student Sickle Cell Warrior Project, a groundbreaking pilot program designed to support college students living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The initiative officially begins on Sept. 17, 2025, and will serve as [...]

2025-09-16T08:59:35-05:00September 15, 2025|HBCU News, Latest News, Staff News, Student Affairs, Student News|

Meet the new leaders of PVAMU’s 2025–2026 Student Government Association

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 10, 2025) – At the heart of Prairie View A&M University, a new generation of Panther leadership is rising. Their influence emerges not only from classrooms, but from the rhythms of campus conversations and student life. As they enter their first 100 days in office, the executive branch of the 44th [...]

Opinion| The Importance of African American Studies at PVAMU

There is a popular saying that ā€œthe more things change, the more they stay the same.ā€ Scholars and supporters seeking to ensure the continuance of African American Studies programs in America as it approaches its Golden Jubilee celebration surely have a feeling of Deja’ Vu for the following reason. Due to shifting political winds occurring [...]

PVAMU Panthers secure thrilling season opener victory against TSU Tigers

The Prairie View A&M Panthers emerged victorious in a nail-biting collegiate football opener on August 30, 2025, against the Texas Southern Tigers. Both teams clashed at Shell Energy Stadium, where despite an initial weather delay, conditions cleared for what turned into a dramatic evening match up.

2025-09-02T13:23:47-05:00September 2, 2025|Athletics, Events, HBCU News, Latest News, Staff News, Student News|

She’s from PVAMU; He’s from TSU: A Labor Day Classic love story born of rivalry

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 29, 2025) – When Labor Day Classic weekend wraps up and football fans go home, for some, the friendly rivalry will not stop there. The weeklong celebration, hosted by Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and Texas Southern University (TSU), has long marked the friendly rivalry between Texas’ two iconic Historically Black [...]

Rivalry Meets Research: PVAMU, TSU Launch $2.2M Machine Learning Project

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 28, 2025) – As Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University prepare to face off in this weekend’s Labor Day Classic, the two rivals are also joining forces off the field. Together, they’re leading a $2.2 million research project that uses artificial intelligence to speed up the discovery of new [...]

PVAMU gears up for 2025 Labor Day Classic against TSU

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 18, 2025) – The countdown is on for one of Houston’s most anticipated traditions, the 2025 Labor Day Classic between Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University. The game is set for Saturday, Aug. 30, at Shell Energy Stadium, with Texas Southern serving as this year’s host. This year’s matchup [...]

2025-08-18T12:25:57-05:00August 18, 2025|Athletics, Events, HBCU News, Latest News, Staff News, Student News|

Panther Camp 2025 welcomes new students to PVAMU

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 14, 2025) – The countdown is on for one of Prairie View A&M University’s most anticipated traditions: Panther Camp! From Aug. 18 to 22, incoming freshmen and transfer students will participate in a week designed to jumpstart their college experience, build connections, and embrace Panther pride. Move-In and Check-In Freshman move-in [...]

2025-08-15T13:43:32-05:00August 14, 2025|Events, HBCU News, Latest News, Student News|

PVAMU Campus Life, Unpacked

Prairie View A&M University is a first-class institution, home to ten colleges and schools, offering 39 bachelor’s, 34 master’s, and five doctoral degrees. With nationally acclaimed programs and groundbreaking research that span the globe, even at the undergraduate level, Prairie View A&M doesn’t just offer academic excellence; It sets the standard. Beyond the classroom, there’s [...]

2025-11-21T12:58:25-06:00August 12, 2025|Excellence Lives Here, HBCU News, Latest News, Student Affairs|