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.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 19, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University is giving students a new way to understand what they naturally do best and how those strengths can help them succeed in college, careers and life. PantherStrengths, PVAMU’s name for Gallup’s CliftonStrengths program, is launching with support from a $1.4 million, two-year investment
As Prairie View A&M University marks 150 years, a new generation of student leaders reflects on the legacy they have inherited and the responsibility of shaping what comes next. Prairie View, Texas | August 14, 2026 | Story by Liz Faublas-Wallace A century and a half ago, eight young Black men
Step behind the canvas with Ty Walker '01, the first featured artist and storyteller in our Behind the Canvas series. A filmmaker, director, and creative visionary, Ty is helping bring Prairie View A&M University’s 150-year legacy to life through the Sesquicentennial Documentary, premiering as part of this historic year of celebration. In this episode,