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Houston Chronicle: Business booms at PVAMU meat market selling goat, beef, other farm-to-table products

Marsha Barnes wasn’t sure she was in the right place when she walked intoĀ Prairie View A&MĀ University’s Meat Science Center, tucked in the back of theĀ HBCU’s 770-acre farm. Two students sat behind a small metal table in a plain entryway, and they pointed to a menu of almost 60 different cuts of beef, goat and pork. [...]

On National Gardening Day, PVAMU researcher tackles hidden danger in fertilizers

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 14, 2025) – As gardeners across the country dig into spring planting for National Gardening Day (April 14), one Prairie View A&M University scientist is looking beneath the surface — literally — to protect the soil, the food we grow, and the environment at large. Gina M. Chiarella, Ph.D. [...]

Empowering the Community During Tax Season: A Conversation with PVAMU Student, Certified IRS Tax Preparer Ramona Morris on 91.3 KPVU

The 2025 Tax Deadline is April 15 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 11, 2025) - Tax season can be an overwhelming time, especially for families and individuals with limited access to affordable tax preparation services. Thanks to Prairie View A&M University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, expert help is closer than many may [...]

More than Land: Cultivating the Future

The Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Farm and Ranch at Prairie View A&M University isn’t just a farm—it’s a powerhouse of innovation, education, and sustainability.

PVAMU launches Master of Science in Nutrition Program to tackle global health challenges

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 7, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR) has introduced a new Master of Science in Nutrition (MS NUTR) Program designed to prepare the next generation of nutrition leaders. Launched this semester, the program equips students with advanced knowledge in nutritional science and public [...]

PVAMU professor secures nearly $700K in grants to combat violence against women, human trafficking

Temilola Salami, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 4, 2025) – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for prevention. At Prairie View A&M University, that mission is being reinforced through groundbreaking research and action. Dr. Temilola Salami, an associate professor of psychology, has secured nearly $700,000 in [...]

Bridging Past and Present: How Graduate Student Evelyn Todd ’21 is Preserving PVAMU’s Legacy

Evelyn Todd ā€˜21 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 3, 2025) – For Evelyn Todd ā€˜21, history isn’t just something to be remembered—it’s something to be protected. As a graduate student in Prairie View A&M University’s Master of Business Administration program, she is turning her passion for storytelling into a powerful force for historical preservation. [...]

PHOTOS: PVAMU breaks ground on new student support services facility

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 31, 2025) – Ā ā€œWe are creating a space that is more than just brick and mortar; we are creating a symbol of our unwavering commitment to nurturing and supporting every student who walks through our doors.ā€ In her first groundbreaking ceremony as Prairie View A&M University’s ninth president, Dr. Tomikia [...]

PVAMU students shine as finalists in 2025 HBCU Battle of the Brains

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 27, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University students showcased their skills and innovation at the 2025 HBCU Battle of the Brains, held earlier this month in Austin, Texas. Competing against 24 other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the PVAMU team impressed judges and advanced to the top seven finalists in [...]

PVAMU prepares to hold groundbreaking ceremony for Teaching & Academic Student Support Services Building

Rendering of PVAMU's Teaching & Academic Student Support Services Building PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is set to break ground on its newest campus addition—the Teaching & Academic Student Support Services Building—on Friday, March 28. Designed to centralize critical student services, this state-of-the-art facility underscores PVAMU’s commitment [...]