Prairie View A&M University has become much more than the place where I earned my doctorate; it has become part of my family's legacy. When my two sons enrolled at PVAMU, they thrived. My oldest son met his fiancée, and my youngest son met his wife. While I was overjoyed for them, I found
As Summer Commencement launches the University's Sesquicentennial celebration, the ceremony reflects a legacy built by generations of Panthers and the promise of those still to come. Prairie View, Texas | August 6, 2026 The applause lasts only a few moments after names are called and degrees are conferred. Families cheer, cameras flash,
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Marvin D. Brailsford ’59 and June Samuel Brailsford ’60 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 5, 2026) – Every day, students, faculty and staff enter the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences carrying the name of a woman whose life reflected the very values she championed:
Members of PVAMU's choir perform in the 1980s. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (August 3, 2026) - For 150 years, music has given voice to the Prairie View A&M University story through chapel services, commencement ceremonies, concert halls, and athletic traditions. As PVAMU commemorates its historic Sesquicentennial Celebration, that tradition will take center stage
Behind every thriving university is a commitment to its greatest asset: its students. Prairie View A&M University is strengthening that commitment with the appointment of two accomplished higher education leaders whose experience, vision, and dedication to student success will help shape the Panther experience for years to come. Effective Sept. 1, 2026, Dr. Fran'Cee Brown-McClure
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 24, 2026) – Since 2001, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program, a merit-based award funded by the U.S. Department of State, has made international study more accessible to students. Recipients of the award receive up to $5,000 to cover eligible program costs and related expenses. The highly competitive national
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 22, 2026) – As artificial intelligence continues to shape the future of education, research, and industry, Prairie View A&M University’s Regents Professor Chair of Water Security, Dr. Ali Fares, is helping recognize the next generation of innovators. Fares was invited to serve as a judge for the inaugural Presidential AI
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 20, 2026) – What if one of tomorrow's fastest-growing technologies could be introduced with spinning tops, flashlights, and hands-on activities? Photography by Kevin Wyre/START HBCU That was the idea behind QuanTime: Quantum Science Workshop for K-12 Educators, in which Prairie View A&M University partnered with Sandia National Laboratories'
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 16, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University’s Dr. Yunxiang Gao has received nearly $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy to support research that could advance future clean energy technologies. Yunxiang Gao, Ph.D. An associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, Gao is leading research focused on carbon
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 15, 2026) – Josiah Moore ‘26 has spent his life climbing hills. From being born prematurely at 32 weeks, to navigating dyslexia and academic challenges, he has met each “hill” with perseverance. But the hill that changed his life most was The Hill — Prairie View A&M University — where he