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From fiction to nonfiction, PVAMU’s summer reading list offers inspiration, entertainment, life lessons

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 14, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University’s librarians proudly offer a mindfully curated daily reading list for book lovers this summer, focusing on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The University's Summer Reading Book List—spanning genres from powerful memoirs and contemporary fiction to cultural critiques and classic works—is being updated daily [...]

2025-07-10T14:00:29-05:00July 14, 2025|HBCU News, John B. Coleman Library, Latest News, Northwest Houston Center, Staff News, Student News|
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PVAMU HONORS NATIONAL GARDENING DAY BY GROWING SOLUTIONS TO FOOD INSECURITY

As National Gardening Day approaches on April 14, Prairie View A&M University is proud to spotlight its leadership in sustainable gardening and food security through the expansion of its Foodscaping Project. The collaborative initiative is designed to combat food insecurity while beautifying campus landscapes with edible plants.

2025-04-11T16:29:19-05:00April 9, 2025|College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Faculty News, John B. Coleman Library, Press Releases, Research and Innovation, Student Affairs, Wellness in Houston|
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Opinion| Advocate for your Library during National Library Week

National Library Week starts April 6, 2025, and this week, we celebrate how libraries help people find and use information and make sure everyone on campus has access to the resources they need.  Libraries offer more than just books. They provide safe, judgment-free spaces for learning, access to technology, job search assistance, cultural enrichment programs, [...]

2025-04-07T16:05:51-05:00April 7, 2025|John B. Coleman Library, News, Opinions, Staff News|
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Celebrate Women’s History Month at PVAMU with this curated reading list

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 6, 2025) – March marks Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the contributions of women who have shaped history and continue to inspire change. The 2025 national theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” highlights the role of education, leadership, and mentorship in driving progress for all. Prairie [...]

2025-03-06T09:38:10-06:00March 6, 2025|John B. Coleman Library, Latest News, Staff News, Women's History|
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Innovation Secured: PVAMU Opens Patent and Trademark Resource Center

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 26, 2025) - Great ideas have the power to change industries, launch businesses, and shape the future—but without protection, they can easily be copied or taken. Intellectual property (IP) safeguards inventions, brand names, creative works, and trade secrets, ensuring that innovators maintain control over their work. For entrepreneurs, students, and small [...]

2025-02-26T15:39:34-06:00February 26, 2025|Events, HBCU News, John B. Coleman Library, Latest News, Staff News, Student News|
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Celebrating African American Excellence: Browse PVAMU’s 2025 AAHM Reading List

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 5, 2025) - A popular Prairie View A&M University tradition continues as the historic John B. Coleman Library releases its highly anticipated African American History Month reading list. The library, which serves as a hub for academic resources and research, as well as a cultural center that celebrates the rich history [...]

2025-02-05T11:35:12-06:00February 5, 2025|African American History Month, John B. Coleman Library, Latest News, Staff News|
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PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY EXPERTS AVAILABLE FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH INSIGHTS

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (February 3, 2025) - Prairie View A&M University is proud to announce that a distinguished group of faculty members from various disciplines are available to provide expert insights and perspectives for news programs during Black History Month.

2025-02-04T16:47:34-06:00February 3, 2025|Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, College of Juvenile Justice, John B. Coleman Library, Press Releases, R.J.S. Center for Race and Justice|
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Opinion| Libraries were created for the public good

As the 2024 election ushers in a new administration, libraries must advocate strongly for their role as independent, neutral spaces that foster free access to information for all people. In the 2024 legislative sessions, a record number of bills were introduced that threaten library protections and freedom of access. Those include proposals to remove legal [...]

2024-11-13T09:40:32-06:00November 13, 2024|John B. Coleman Library, News, Opinions, Staff News|
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PVAMU librarians curate book list for National Read a Book Day

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 6, 2024) - National Read a Book Day, observed annually on Sept. 6, encourages individuals to engage with literature and recognize the cognitive and emotional benefits of reading. Studies show that reading enhances memory, reduces stress and promotes mental stimulation. It's also a good opportunity to just slow down, pick up [...]

2024-09-06T12:30:18-05:00September 6, 2024|College of Nursing, John B. Coleman Library, Latest News, Northwest Houston Center, Staff News|
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PVAMU celebrates recipients of 2024 Faculty and Staff Awards

PVAMU President Tomikia P. LeGrande (left) and Harriette Howard-Lee Block (right), Associate Professor of Biology and winner of the 2024 Presidential Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Faculty Member PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 29, 2024) - The theme of Prairie View A&M University’s 2024 Faculty and Staff Conference was “A Journey to [...]

2024-08-29T12:00:52-05:00August 29, 2024|Academic Affairs, Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, College of Business, College of Juvenile Justice, Events, Faculty News, John B. Coleman Library, Latest News, Office of the President/Administration, Research and Innovation, Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, School of Architecture, Staff News, The Honors Program|
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