As a young intern at a juvenile facility in Florida, Camille Gibson noticed something deeply troubling: despite having rehearsed test answers with the boys she tutored, many weren’t even attempting to complete their written exams. The reason? They couldn’t read. “Some of them were in 12th grade, about to graduate. What happened?” Those early observations [...]
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 [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 3, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University came alive on Thursday, November 20, as the Office of International Programs hosted its annual International Festival. The Recreation Center became a vibrant hub celebrating global heritage and shared connection. Under the theme “Rooted Together: Different Origins, Same Ground,” the festival invited the campus [...]
Sh-Shanna Ellington '24, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 2, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University alumna Dr. Sh-Shanna Ellington '24, armed with the “can-do” spirit instilled in her at the University, has been promoted to Superintendent of Police in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). It is a milestone moment not just of personal [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 3, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University incoming freshman Noah Ethen Pumphrey’s interest in public health stemmed from gardening. To grow his garden, Pumphrey joined his high school’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter, where he learned about “food deserts” and the importance of access to healthy, affordable food. “I knew [...]
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 [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 19, 2025) – Students, both current and former, fondly refer to Prairie View A&M as “The Hill,” a place where they’ve overcome challenges, grown personally, built lifelong friendships, and crossed the graduation stage reflecting on how far they've come and how high they've climbed. For former student Paul Gerke, reaching the [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 7, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University's fifth TEDxPVAMU event, themed “Dreaming Forward: Building Sustainability,” is now available on the TEDx platform, which reaches nearly 43 million subscribers worldwide. Released just a few weeks ago, the event highlights the University’s ongoing commitment to thought leadership and innovation in sustainability. Held [...]
When Prairie View A&M University Honors Program Director Dr. Quincy C. Moore III posted a group photo of the spring Class of 2025 on LinkedIn, the caption said it all: “The Class of 2025 is ready to impact the world.”
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University has been selected as a recipient of the Texas International Education Fund (TIEF) grant awarded by the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC). This prestigious grant program funds innovative international projects designed to bring global experiences to Texas campuses and expand educational opportunities. Camille [...]
