More than 40,000 fans stomp and cheer as the 300 members of the Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm band—clad in shimmering white, purple, and gold uniforms—take to the field for the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands at NRG Stadium in Houston. “All the way from Prairie View University, it’s the baddest band in
PVAMU Engineering Complex PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 9, 2026) — Artificial intelligence is reshaping how the nation approaches everything from cybersecurity to advanced manufacturing, and Prairie View A&M University is now receiving $9.9 million to help shape that future. The U.S. Department of War, through the U.S. Army Materiel Command, awarded PVAMU
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 8, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University President Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed.D., will be honored with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Educational Leadership Award during the organization’s 39th Anniversary Gala on Sept. 12 in Washington, D.C. TMCF announced Dr. LeGrande among the honorees for this year’s gala, which brings
In this episode of Behind the Canvas, we sit down with Prairie View A&M University former student, choreographer, and artistic director Harrison Guy as he prepares to bring Dear Prairie View to the stage. From his early journey with PVAMU’s Classic Dance Ensemble to founding Urban Souls Dance Company, Harrison has built a career using
Nightcap is coming to The Hill. Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and Savannah State legend Shannon Sharpe, former All-Pro receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson and seven-time NBA All-Star Joe Johnson announced that Prairie View A&M will be the first stop on Nightcap's HBCU Tour.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 31, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University has named Jim Anderson, vice president of North American Ecosystem at Google Cloud, as its second Presidential Executive-in-Residence, bringing a nationally recognized technology executive to campus to engage students and faculty on artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics, leadership and the future of work.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 31, 2026) – Award-winning poet Nikky Finney is Prairie View A&M University’s Toni Morrison Writing Program’s Writer-in-Residence for this academic year. The acclaimed poet and social justice advocate joins PVAMU’s literary community as the University celebrates its sesquicentennial, bringing decades of experience as a writer, educator and mentor to the
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 28, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University is the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Texas to offer a Master of Science in Data Science and Engineering (MSDSE), launching its inaugural cohort this fall. Housed in the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering’s Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering,
After a week of Panther Camp traditions, connections and preparation, PVAMU’s newest students officially join the Panther family during the University’s 150th anniversary year. Prairie View, Texas | August 20, 2026 For the Class of 2030, the journey to becoming a
The New Student Lighting & Pinning Ceremony serves as the official Rite of Passage into the Prairie View A&M University family. As part of this cherished tradition, members of the incoming class participate in a symbolic ceremony that celebrates new beginnings, academic excellence, leadership, and personal growth.