PV Grad Christine Hill: Turning research on hair bias into a tool for workplace change

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Christine Hill is preparing to graduate as part of only the third cohort of Prairie View A&M University's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. The Arlington native is expected to earn her doctorate from PVAMU's College of Business with a perfect 4.0 GPA, becoming the newest addition to her family's

Forbes ranks PVAMU among America’s elite public HBCUs

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 4, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University has been ranked among the nation's top three public Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Forbes' inaugural "Top HBCUs" list. This places PVAMU among an elite group of 20 institutions (10 private and 10 public) recognized for setting graduates up for long-term success.

PV Grad Candace Mike celebrates family legacy, prepares for health care leadership

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – As Prairie View A&M University counts down to University Charter Day this August, PVAMU legacy Candace Mike is preparing to add a new degree to her family’s Panther Pride: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). This August, PVAMU celebrates 150 years since its founding in 1876. As the University marks its

Houston Defender: Meet John Nicklos II, a PVAMU student making an impact beyond The Hill

Current Prairie View A&M University electrical engineering student John Nicklos II is being recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit, creative vision, and commitment to strengthening communities. A leader whose work spans business development, storytelling, the arts and civic engagement, Nicklos has built a career centered on creating opportunities for others while remaining committed to completing his

PV Grad La’Ronda Washington’s doctoral journey through loss, motherhood, resilience

My doctoral journey was never just about earning a degree—it was about learning how to keep going, even when life felt overwhelming. I started my dissertation writing at the same time I became a mother. And no one really prepares you for that kind of balance. While writing, I felt guilty for not being fully present with my baby.

PV Grad Lasonya Dunham Bishop: A Journey Interrupted, Then Reclaimed

Raised in Prairie View, Texas, I have always held a distinctive pride in being a Prairie View A&M graduate. My most significant life lessons were shaped by the sense of community and purpose that was instilled in me as a student here. When I was accepted into the Educational Leadership Ph.D. Program, it was one

PV Grad Jorden Gidrey’s journey to excellence, impact

Jorden Gidrey PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – For Jorden Gidrey, a graduating senior from Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing, the path to becoming a nurse has been defined by resilience, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to growth. As a male nursing student in an underrepresented field, Gidrey is not only stepping into

PV Grad D’Sya Greenwood embodies heart of ‘PV nurse’

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – For D’Sya Greenwood, graduating from Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing represents more than academic achievement—it is the realization of purpose, perseverance, and a deep commitment to serving others. A first-generation college student and the first in her family to enter the medical field, Greenwood’s journey has been marked

PV Grad Rejoice Adekoya’s legacy of impact, service, leadership

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – For Rejoice Adekoya, graduating from Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing represents more than academic achievement—it is the culmination of a journey defined by excellence, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to service. Entering PVAMU as part of the Honors Program, now the Honors College, Rejoice quickly distinguished herself as

Resilience in Focus: PV Grad MyItazaire Crayton’s Journey to the Doctorate

My journey to becoming a doctor has been a marathon of resilience. I balanced my roles as an educator, a leader, and a mother while pushing the boundaries of my own potential. This path was never just about a title; it was about proving what is possible for students labeled “at-risk,” like myself. A

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