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PVAMU reaffirmed as prestigious high research R2 designated institution under new Carnegie Classification standards

  PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has once again secured its place as a distinguished R2 institution (Doctoral University; High Research Activity) under the newly revamped Carnegie Classification system. This reaffirmation highlights PVAMU’s ongoing commitment to research excellence, innovation and academic distinction among higher education institutions nationwide. The [...]

2025-02-26T09:16:45-06:00February 25, 2025|Featured, HBCU News, International Impact, Office of the President/Administration, Research and Innovation, Staff News|
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PVAMU Day at the Capitol: Panthers Advocate for Key Legislative Priorities

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 21, 2025) - On Feb. 18, nearly 100 student leaders, alumni, and representatives from several departments exemplified Prairie View A&M University with pride in Austin for PVAMU Day at the Capitol. The event provided a platform for students and alumni to engage directly with state legislators, advocating for [...]

2025-02-21T16:39:12-06:00February 21, 2025|Alumni News, Events, HBCU News, International Impact, Latest News, Office of the President/Administration, Staff News, Student Legacy, Student News, This Week on The Hill, Videos|
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Speakers Announced for TEDxPVAMU 2025: Dreaming Forward, Building Sustainability

TEDxPVAMU 2025 speakers from left to right: Ali Fares, Ph.D., Brandie Freely ‘07, Bobby J. Smith II ‘11, Ph.D. Second row: Jeremy Peaches ‘15, Shellie C. Dick II ‘97, Whitney Hawkins ‘09 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 13, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is preparing to welcome the future—one bold idea at a [...]

2025-02-13T15:41:48-06:00February 13, 2025|Alumni News, Events, Faculty News, International Impact, Latest News, Staff News, Student Legacy, Student News, The Honors Program|
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Shaping the Future of Tech

Resilience has long driven technological advancements and innovations that shape society throughout American history. While inventors like Garrett Morgan, Alice H. Walker, and Mark Dean had limited access to resources and opportunities, they persevered. As the founder of TechBesties, an organization with a mission to uplift women and allies in tech through inclusive programs, impactful [...]

2025-02-25T16:53:05-06:00February 10, 2025|African American History Month, Alumni News, Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, Excellence Lives Here, HBCU News, International Impact, Latest News, Student News|
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From Nigeria to Prairie View: PVAMU master’s student hopes to tackle global health equity

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 31, 2025) - Practicing medicine in Nigeria, Uche Stanley Chukwuemeka saw a lot of malaria cases typical for the tropical region. Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread to humans by mosquitoes. Despite its deadly trait, malaria is preventable and curable. Now, Chukwuemeka wants to take his health career to a global [...]

2025-01-31T12:07:30-06:00January 31, 2025|First-Gen Forward, Graduate Studies, International Impact, Latest News, School of Public and Allied Health, Student News|
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New research at PVAMU to help build equitable, sustainable future for Gulf Coast region

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 27, 2025) – According to Census records, over 16 million people live in the Gulf of Mexico region, which includes counties in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and western Florida. At the same time, this area is home to multifaceted and complex challenges typically widely triggered by natural disasters. Enter the [...]

2025-01-28T09:45:57-06:00January 27, 2025|Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, collaboration, Faculty News, HBCU News, International Impact, Latest News, Philanthropy, Research and Innovation, Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, School of Architecture|
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PVAMU welcomes Fulbright scholar to business faculty, leadership

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 24, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University recently welcomed Fulbright Specialist Dr. Aneika Simmons to its College of Business (COB) as a full-time professor. Simmons, a Houston native, teaches human resource management, organizational behavior, strategic management and business policy. Aneika Simmons, PhD PVAMU’s certification as a Carnegie-classified R2–High Research [...]

2025-01-24T13:38:52-06:00January 24, 2025|College of Business, Faculty News, HBCU News, International Impact, Latest News, Office of the President/Administration, Staff News|
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PVAMU’s Top 15 Moments of 2024

2024 was a year to remember at Prairie View A&M University—one filled with hits that struck all the right chords. It was marked by groundbreaking achievements, inspiring milestones and transformative initiatives. From welcoming record-breaking numbers in enrollment and doctoral graduates to unveiling innovative spaces like the Solar Lab, and celebrating remarkable faculty, staff and students, [...]

2025-01-07T08:47:37-06:00December 11, 2024|Alumni News, Excellence Lives Here, Faculty News, Graduate Studies, HBCU News, International Impact, Latest News, Leadership, Office of the President/Administration, Philanthropy, Research and Innovation, Staff News, Student Legacy, Student News, The Honors Program, Toni Morrison Writing Program|
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Two at PVAMU honored for ‘significant contributions’ to their fields, state of Texas

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 27, 2024) – Two members of Prairie View A&M University have been honored by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. Ali Fares, Ph.D. The board, which designated 18 faculty members and 13 professionals within the A&M System as Regents Professors and Regents Fellows for their exemplary performance [...]

2024-11-27T11:17:41-06:00November 27, 2024|College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Faculty News, International Impact, Latest News, Research and Innovation, Staff News|
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PVAMU awarded $8 million for cutting-edge AI, big data research project

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 30, 2024) - The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Prairie View A&M University an $8 million grant for a new research project focused on advanced data analysis and artificial intelligence. The project, titled “CREDIT+: Advancing Data Analysis for Mission-Critical Applications in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,” is led by Dr. [...]

2024-10-25T17:46:05-05:00October 30, 2024|Alumni News, Faculty News, HBCU News, International Impact, Latest News, Philanthropy, Research and Innovation, Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, Staff News|
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