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Inspiring Faculty: Dr. Quincy C. Moore III

What does it mean to lead with purpose in higher education? Dr. Quincy C. Moore III, Dean of the Honors College at Prairie View A&M University, is doing just that: guiding high-achieving students through research, leadership, and transformative learning experiences. As part of our Inspiring Faculty series, get to know the vision behind the Honors [...]

USDA grant to strengthen global agriculture training at PVAMU

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 24, 2026) - On National Agriculture Day, Prairie View A&M University is spotlighting a new investment in student success and the future of agriculture. Ram Ray, Ph.D. Dr. Ram Ray, a professor in PVAMU’s College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, has secured a nearly $600,000 grant from the [...]

PVAMU’s Presidential Scholarship Gala raises nearly $1.1 million in record night

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 23, 2026) - Prairie View A&M University’s 2026 Presidential Scholarship Gala, held Saturday, March 21, delivered an unprecedented evening, raising nearly $1.1 million in support of student scholarships.Hosted at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, the annual gala carried the theme ā€œInvesting in Brilliance,ā€ highlighting the University’s commitment to [...]

PVAMU Day of Giving invites Panthers to turn pride into student impact

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 23, 2026) – At Prairie View A&M University, Panther pride runs deep. For generations, alumni have carried the lessons, traditions, and spirit of ā€œThe Hillā€ into their careers and communities across the world. Now, the University is calling on the Panther family to come together once again, this time to invest [...]

Two trailblazing leaders to address PVAMU’s spring Class of 2026

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 19, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University has announced the distinguished speakers for its 144th Spring Commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 8–9, 2026, in the William ā€œBillyā€ J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome). The ceremonies will celebrate nearly 1,000 undergraduate and graduate candidates in a formal setting, recognizing their academic achievements [...]

ESPN: PVAMU beats Lehigh in First Four, wins first-ever NCAA tournament game

DAYTON, Ohio -- A year ago,Ā Prairie View A&MĀ had bottomed out, winning only five games, its fewest under coach Byron Smith. At the same time,Ā Dontae HorneĀ was "down and depressed," his career having stalled after stops at Texas State and Georgia Southern. He didn't have many options in the portal because of concerns about his grades.

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PVAMU Honors student sets sights on career in law

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 17, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University Honors student Makiya Corde Minney was known as "Dr. Kiya" growing up – she always wanted to be a cardiologist. Makiya Corde Minney That is, until she learned she has emetophobia – an intense fear of vomiting. Since then, taking early college [...]

PVAMU Panthers capture SWAC Championship, advance to NCAA Tournament

PVPanthers.com PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 14, 2026) — The Prairie View A&M Panthers men's basketball team is headed to the national stage as they prepare to face Lehigh Mountain Hawks men's basketball in the opening round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday evening in Dayton. Tipoff is scheduled forĀ 6:40 [...]

PVAMU professor leads outreach to support sustainable farming in the South

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 9, 2026) — As Women’s History Month celebrates the theme ā€œLeading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,ā€ Prairie View A&M University researcher Dr. Therese Pennell is helping farmers across the South adopt more sustainable agricultural practices. Therese Pennell, PhD Dr. Pennell, an associate professor in the Marvin D. [...]