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PVAMU student team earns top spot in national autonomous vehicle challenge

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 30, 2025) – The Prairie View A&M University Drone Competition Team has soared to new heights, placing fourth in the 2025 Raytheon Autonomous Vehicle Challenge — a national competition that brought together top engineering students from across the country. From left to right: Isaiah Maxwell, Jacob Range, London Williams, David [...]

PV Grad Ruchika Gupta’s journey to change how the world heals

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 19, 2025) - Looking in the mirror, Ruchika Gupta remembers what she saw—and how she felt: frustrated by health challenges that led to weight gain and constant body pain. She still hears the echoes of recent body-shaming experiences and her own inner critic tearing down her self-confidence. More than anything, she [...]

This PV Grad aims to bring care to underserved communities

Shantal Taylor '25 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 14, 2025) - Prairie View A&M University senior Shantal Taylor has seen the importance of access to care firsthand. Her mother and grandmother both have varicose veins, but while her mother, who received timely care, maintains her mobility, her grandmother is no longer able to walk. [...]

Turning the Tassle: PVAMU Grad Stories

Turning the tassel. It’s a milestone that signifies more than the close of a chapter. The much-anticipated moment marks the courageous beginning of a new one. Whether it’s preschool, high school, or college, graduation is always worth celebrating. But there’s something especially powerful about earning a college degree. It represents years of growth, grit, determination, [...]

PVAMU Produces First-Ever Goldwater Scholars: Juniors Cole and Harville

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 7, 2025) – This year, Prairie View A&M University proudly produced its first two Barry Goldwater Scholars: juniors Anisa Cole and Keeland Harville. Anisa Cole It marks a major milestone for the University, just in its second year of submitting nominations for the prestigious scholarship, both by Dr. Quincy [...]

World-Renowned Architect Sir David Adjaye visits PVAMU for inspiring lecture

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 25, 2025) — The School of Architecture at Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomed Sir David Adjaye OM OBE for a distinguished guest lecture earlier this month. The auditorium of the school’s building was filled with students, faculty, and guests eager to engage with one of the most influential figures [...]

More than Land: Cultivating the Future

The Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Farm and Ranch at Prairie View A&M University isn’t just a farm—it’s a powerhouse of innovation, education, and sustainability.

PVAMU launches Master of Science in Nutrition Program to tackle global health challenges

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 7, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR) has introduced a new Master of Science in Nutrition (MS NUTR) Program designed to prepare the next generation of nutrition leaders. Launched this semester, the program equips students with advanced knowledge in nutritional science and public [...]

Trailblazing Women of PVAMU: Educating, Inspiring, and Shaping Generations

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Prairie View A&M University honors four extraordinary women whose dedication to education has not only transformed ā€œThe Hillā€ but has also inspired countless generations of students. Each of these women has spent decades breaking barriers, leading with excellence, and shaping the future of their fields. From mathematics and architecture [...]

Technology Takes Aviation Innovation to New Heights

Black History MonthĀ highlights achievements and contributions that have shaped history and society. It is a time to reflect on progress, innovation, and the impact of individuals across generations. When youth learn about innovators, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers across industries, it reinforces the belief that they, too, can achieve greatness. Witnessing people excelling in fields like technology, [...]